Monday’s goal fest at the 2022 World Cup continued with Ghana’s 3-2 victory over South Korea in Al Rayyan as the Black Stars bridged a two-goal gap to take a massive win.
Mohammed Salisu and Mohammed Kudus scored first-half goals to give Ghana a 2-0 lead, but South Korea scored two at half-time thanks to K-League star Gae-Song Cho.
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Kudus responded by completing his brace from an Inaki Williams pass to set up a last 20 minutes from the stands that didn’t score but didn’t disappoint the neutrals either.
Ghana are now in two games with five goals and will look to a difficult last day against Uruguay for a chance to secure a play-off spot. South Korea is left with one point and gets Portugal.
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Ghana is capable of anything as South Korea’s hopes falter
Group H has looked brutal since the World Cup draw was completed and these teams have shown desperation after failing in their opening matches.
However, Ghana needed the win even more than South Korea as it was thwarted by Portugal and a smart penalty win from incumbent Cristiano Ronaldo in a 3-2 loss and their fire was on display from Moment #1.
However, in 180 minutes we learned that Ghana’s explosive attack was necessary because her defense could succeed or fail. South Korea outplayed the Black Stars 14–7 and had almost 60 percent possession of the ball as Heung-min Son and Ko failed to reach the end of the third cross to make it 3–3 (and there were plenty of chances).
The Ghana may find themselves in another game like this or on either side of a 3-0 game in this tournament, the Black Stars are still learning from each other at both ends of the field. One thing is for sure: there will be expected goals in all their matches.
Gue Sung Cho was a force for South Korea on the losing side and will give Taeguk
The Warriors are looking forward to meeting Portugal, a team that has already proven its punching ability. But is a Portugal game really necessary? We’ll find out later on Monday.
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Mohammed Salisu goal video: Ghana takes the lead
🇬🇭 VICTORY OF GHANA!
⚽️ Salisu Abdul Karim uses the rebound in the box and sends it into the net.#KOR 0-1 #HHA#ElMundialLoEsTodo #KORvsGHA pic.twitter.com/WO57app6yg
— Telemundo Sports (@TelemundoSports) November 28, 2022
Mohammed Kudus goal video: More danger from crosses
🇬🇭 WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUS? ⚽️
🔥 Ghana widens the gap, will the Republic of Korea be able to react? 😱#KOR 0-2 #HHA#ElMundialLoEsTodo #KORvsGHA pic.twitter.com/6CdIZEbGzv
— Telemundo Sports (@TelemundoSports) November 28, 2022
Goo Sung Cho Goal Video: K-League Star Strikes Back
😱 ALREADY LINKED THIS KOREAAAAA!
🔥 CHO GUE-SON! Mark your take and match the match.#KOR 2-2 #HHA#ElMundialLoEsTodo #KORvsGHA pic.twitter.com/6oy9jkkGu0
— Telemundo Sports (@TelemundoSports) November 28, 2022
⚽️ KOREA START COUNTING!
🇰🇷 Ji Kye-sung scores for the Korean national team, great result! 🔥#KOR 1-2 #HHA#ElMundialLoEsTodo #KORvsGHA pic.twitter.com/JDLgbn9bq3
— Telemundo Sports (@TelemundoSports) November 28, 2022
Mohammed Kudus goal video: More danger from crosses
🔥 GOODOOOO! GREAT PARTY!! 🚨
👊 Doublet Crack @AFCAjax and returns Ghana to leadership.#KOR 2-3 #HHA#ElMundialLoEsTodo #KORvsGHA pic.twitter.com/MptDWEGleA
— Telemundo Sports (@TelemundoSports) November 28, 2022
How to watch South Korea vs Ghana live, stream link and start time
Kick off: 8:00 AM ET – Monday, November 28th.
Stadium: Educational City Stadium, Al Rayyan
TV channels in Spanish: Telemundo
Broadcast in Spanish: peacock (all 64 matches)
Key storylines, players to keep an eye on
Clearly, Heung Min Sung is the main player in South Korea and on the other side of the field they need Kim Min Jae to keep the defense together. It will be interesting to see if South Korea launches a few more of their playmakers in this clash as they look to take the game to Ghana. With Uruguay, they played very strongly for a draw in order to set themselves up for this game.
For Ghana, it will be very similar to how they played against Portugal, but they will look less open in counter-attacks on defense. They will sit back and counterattack, and the key to success is moving Mohammed Kudus forward. Both Ghana and South Korea will see this as a game they need to win to have a chance of finishing in the bottom 16, but Ghana could get a draw and then create a potential winner to take the whole game against Uruguay in the Group H final.
South Korea Quick Facts
Current FIFA World Ranking: 28
World Cup titles: 0
World Championship appearances: 10
How they qualified: Automatically qualified from the AFC.
Coach: Paulo Bento
Key Players: Heung Min Song, Kim Yong Gwon, Hwang In Bum, Jung Woo Young.
Quick facts about Ghana
Current FIFA World Ranking: 61
World Cup titles: 0
World Championship appearances: 4
How they qualified: Automatically qualified from CAF via playoffs.
Coach: Otto Addo
Key Players: Daniel Amarti, André Ayew, Thomas Partey.
The World Cup tables are expected to be very intriguing as the group stage unfolds in Qatar.
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With teams now struggling to get into the top 2 to reach the last 16, goal difference will make a big difference and the next few days will be a very tight game.
If you need a reminder about the group stage tiebreakers, here’s everything to help you determine the two teams that will advance and the two that will go home from the extended group.
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Below are the World Championship tables for all eight groups, as fans from all over the world will be keeping a close eye on this position, trying to figure out what permutations their team needs to advance.
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Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H
Group A table
1. Ecuador – 4 points (+2 GS)
2. Netherlands – 4 points (+2)
3. Senegal – 3 points (0)
4. Qatar – 0 (-4) – REMOVED
Matches played
Recap/Highlights: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Recap/Highlights: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor
Summary/Highlights: Qatar 1-3 Senegal – Al Tumama Stadium, Al Khor
Recap/Highlights: Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan
Remaining matches
Tuesday, November 29: Netherlands – Qatar – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 10:00.
Tuesday, November 29: Ecuador – Senegal – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10:00.
Group B table
1. England – 4 points (+4 GS)
2. Iran – 3 points (-2)
3. USA – 2 points (0)
4. Wales – 1 point (-2)
Matches played
Recap/Highlights: England 6-2 Iran – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan
Recap/Highlights: USA 1-1 Wales – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
Recap/Highlights: Wales 0-2 Iran – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
Recap/Highlights: England 0-0 USA – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Remaining matches
Tuesday, November 29: Wales – England – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 14:00.
Tuesday, November 29: Iran – USA – Al-Tumama Stadium, Al-Khor – 14:00.
Group C table
1. Poland – 4 points (+2)
2. Saudi Arabia – 3 points (+1 GS)
3. Argentina – 3 points (+1)
4. Mexico – 1 point (-2)
Matches played
Recap/Highlights: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
Results: Mexico – Poland 0:0 – Stadium 974, Doha
Source: soccer.nbcsports.com