Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match
Summary
Ghana won 1-0 against Panama in a rainy World Cup Group L match in Toronto, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a late goal in stoppage time. The game had little action in the first half but became more intense in the second, ending with a brief fight before the final whistle.Key Facts
- Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time.
- The match took place in rainy conditions in Toronto.
- Panama controlled most of the first half; Ghana had more control after halftime.
- Ghana’s goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi was injured and replaced at halftime by Benjamin Asare.
- Ghana did not attempt any shots in the first half, a rare occurrence in this World Cup.
- Ghana’s midfielder Thomas Partey missed the match due to visa issues linked to pending legal charges in the UK; he denies the accusations.
- Earlier, England beat Croatia 4-2 in the same group.
- Both teams will play again on Tuesday: Ghana vs. England in the US, Panama vs. Croatia in Toronto.
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