Senegal beat Ghana by 2 goals to one. 30′ Senegal get a freekick on the left wing. Can they be better than Ghana in this department? Good cross, effective defending as it is headed out. The rebound falls to Senegal’s N’doye who tries a beautiful freekick.
Brimah denies him what would have been a goal of the tournament.
28’ Another freekick, another display of weakness – set pieces as a Black Stars misuse another opportunity.
26’ Teranga Lions rattle the post as the Ghana defence heave a heavy sigh of relief.
24’ Freekick is decent by Ghana standards but it doesn’t hit the target. Atsu is cynically brought down. Yellow card.
23’ Ghana on the offensive again as Atsu advertises a neat cross into the box but it is headed out by the more physically built Senegalese. Another cross from the rebound is poorly connected. Crosses won’t be Ghana’s best attacking option
21’ Great Chriatian Atsu miss a glorious opportunity to increase the tally. A great pass from Jordan Ayew to release him but the Everton man’s low placed shot inches just wide.
15 Ghana looking assured on the ball but Senegal press the players by closing in on the Ghanaians quickly. Ghana will be righteous in protecting the lead than increasing it.
14’ Stand in captain Andre Ayew elects himself to take the penalty and he scores. GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ghana are up after 12 minutes against the run of play.
10’ Rahman disposses a Senegalese and runs with it to Andre Ayew. The captain beats his marker and releases Atsu who is brought down from an outstretched hand of Coundoul in post for Senegal. It is a penalty!!!!!!! Referee points to the spot.
9′ Long balls long balls, it is going to be long balls as far as Senegal is concerned.
6’ Diouf’s lame shot around the right edge of Ghana’s box is saved by Razak Braimah. It is a scary opportunity wasted.
5’ No team has shown a desire to sit back. Senegal is doing that pretty well and trying to get the Ghanaians on a counter.
3’ Jonathan Mensah’s through ball is unsuccessful as the pass to Jordan Ayew is shepherded out. Andre Ayew puts his body on the line in a strong low block from a Senegalese shot in their own area. Signs of his penchant for total commitment on national duties.
Ghana playing a 4-1-4-1 formation against 3-5-2 Teranga Lion formation. Andre Ayew leads the attack and the team after an icon-depleted Ghana Black Stars. Essien, Sully, Kevin Prince Boateng and captain Asamoah Gyan are not in this team for various reasons.
1′ Ghana set game underway.
1550 National Anthems for the two countries is played. Ghana first; Senegal follow.
1550 Both teams match onto the field for the pre match formalities.
1545 History will predict a draw. But the fans of each side will wish for more as Ghana Black Stars line up against Senegal’s Taranga Lions.
Pundits are predicting a tournament winner in this Group C that has impressive World Cup team Algeria and rejuvenated South Africa. Home support for Ghana is damp; with a former player Laryea Kingston urging the team to stay off social media after an embarrassing on and off the field performance in Brazil during the World Cup. Ghana needs something to electrify their support base at home. Myjoyonline.com will bring you live update of the match at the Estadio de Mongomo.
