Ghana stopped a five-game losing streak in FIFA World Cup games with a 3-2 victory over South Korea, owing to Mohammed Salisu’s opening and two goals from Mohammed Kudus.
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With Portugal playing Uruguay later in the day, both South Korea and Ghana understood that a win would considerably increase their respective chances of reaching the Round of 16, but the Black Stars were fully aware that a loss would end their World Cup. South Korea dominated the first 20 minutes, using slick passing and terrific movement to put their opponents under pressure, but without producing many clear-cut opportunities.
With momentum on their side, Ghana needed only ten minutes to double their lead, as Kudus glanced Jordan Ayew’s accurate cross past Kim Seung-gyu.
South Korea went into the second half trailing by two goals, but Cho Gue-sung registered his country’s first shot on goal of the World Cup, forcing Lawrence Ati-Zigi into a smart save with a forceful header.
South Korea, on the other hand, has now failed to win all 11 of their second-group games at a World Cup, and they have only one point after two games.
