Asamoah Gyan got past Per Mertesacker to put Ghana 2-1 ahead
FIFA have paid glowing tribute to one of the most unforgettable matches in recent World Cup history, Ghana’s pulsating 2-2 draw with eventual champions Germany at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
More than a decade later, the clash at Estadio Castelao still resonates as a shining example of drama, quality, and fearless football from the African giants.
In a special throwback feature shared across their official platforms, FIFA hailed the Black Stars for their bold, high-energy display against one of the tournament’s heavyweights.
Ghana not only matched Germany stride for stride in Fortaleza’s scorching heat, they went toe-to-toe and came within minutes of a famous victory.
The match saw Germany take a 51st-minute lead through Mario Götze, whose awkward header-knee combination just beat goalkeeper Fatau Dauda.
But Ghana responded with ferocious intensity. Just three minutes later, Andre Ayew soared to meet Harrison Afful’s pinpoint cross, heading home to send the crowd into raptures.
Nine minutes after that, Asamoah Gyan capitalized on a rare Philipp Lahm error, latching onto a brilliant Sulley Muntari through ball to fire the Black Stars into a 2-1 lead.
Gyan’s goal not only gave Ghana the lead but also brought him level with Cameroonian legend Roger Milla as the joint-top African scorer at the World Cup with five goals, a record Gyan would surpass in the next group match against Portugal, making him the continent’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament to this day.
But Germany, brimming with talent and led by Joachim Löw, weren’t finished. The introduction of veteran Miroslav Klose changed the tide.
With his very first touch, Klose poked home from close range following a flick-on from Benedikt Höwedes in the 71st minute, a goal that made him joint top-scorer in World Cup history alongside Brazil’s Ronaldo with 15 goals.
Klose will eventually score against Ronaldo’s Brazil in their 7-1 loss against Germany in the semi-finals, to become the leading scorer of the World Cup
The remainder of the match was a fierce end-to-end battle. Toni Kroos and Thomas Müller threatened for Germany, but Ghana held firm. Christian Atsu and Gyan came close to snatching a winner as the Black Stars refused to back down.
The final whistle was met with exhaustion, applause, and respect, neither side deserved to lose, and the football world recognised that something special had unfolded.
Watch highlights of the game below:
🔙 Throwback to a thrilling 2-2 draw against the eventual World Champions, Germany at the 2014 World Cup. 🏆⚔️#BlackStars | @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/QHZgf6ibzX
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