South Korea – Ghana. They broke through the opposing defense, but the Koreans finally lost this match, at the Education City Stadium, against Ghana. Final result: 2-3. The summary of the shock.
16:01 – Anthony Taylor whistles the end of the match at Education City Stadium (2-3)
The score in favor of Ghana does not really reflect the physiognomy of the match. At the end of this World Cup shock, possession of the ball is clearly in favor of the Republic of Korea (61%-39%), which has also created the most situations in front of goal with 6 shots framed against 3 for the Ghanaians. But it is Ghana who won the victory (2-3).
15:59 – Corner in favor of the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. Anthony Taylor whistles a corner kick for Korea Republic from the right side of the lawn at Education City Stadium. Led by the score (2-3) in this 2nd half, the Koreans will try to put their opponent in difficulty with a kick from Lee Kangin.
15:57 – Anthony Taylor whistles a free kick for Korea Republic
90ᵉ. Anthony Taylor has just offered a 10th free kick for the benefit of the Republic of Korea. The Koreans are nonetheless trailing in terms of set pieces as on the scoreboard, with the Ghanaians having a total of 14 free kicks since kick-off. The score is still 2-3 in this game
15:56 – Daniel Amartey injury
90ᵉ. Daniel Amartey (Ghana) got injured in the 90th minute of this game
15:56 – Ghana will clear with a free kick
90ᵉ. Ghana obtains a free kick in its last entrenchments which will allow it to revive and maintain its lead in the score (2-3) in this 2nd half. A relief for the Ghanaians as the end of the match approaches!
15:54 – Free kick in favor of the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. The Republic of Korea benefits from a free kick in the opposing camp which could allow them to go ahead and equalize in this 2nd period. A very interesting situation as we are in the final minutes of this duel.
15:54 – Corner for the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. Anthony Taylor takes a corner kick for Korea Republic from the left side of the lawn at Education City Stadium. Led by the score (2-3) in this 2nd half, the Koreans will try to put their opponent in difficulty with a kick from Lee Kangin.
15:54 – Failed attempt for Ghana
90ᵉ. Ghana’s attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 90th minute of the game.
15:54 – Shot on target for the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. The Republic of Korea think they find the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not end up in the back.
15:53 - Corner for the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. This is probably the opportunity for the Republic of Korea to turn the tide in this meeting, with this corner, their 10th today, which will be struck by Heung Min Son in a few moments, left side. The reminder of the score: 3-2 in favor of Ghana.
15:52 – The referee whistles a free kick for Korea Republic
90ᵉ. Korea Republic have a free kick in the 2nd half, which will be played. Late on the scoreboard, the Koreans are also behind for the moment on set pieces with 8 free kicks against 13 free kicks for their opponents
15:51 – Min-jae Kim is replaced by Kyung-won Kwon at the Koreans
90ᵉ. Min-jae Kim is replaced by Kyung-won Kwon in the 90th minute of play in this South Korea – Ghana.
15:51 – Missed opportunity for Ghana
90ᵉ. Ghana’s attempt is narrowly missed as we reach the 90th minute of the game.
15:51 – Shot on target for the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. Interesting opportunity for the Republic of Korea: the attempt is on target but the opposing goalkeeper watches the grain and can clear.
15:50 – Corner for the Republic of Korea
90ᵉ. Anthony Taylor signals a corner kick for Korea Republic from the right side of the lawn at Education City Stadium. Led by the score (2-3) in this 2nd half, the Koreans will try to put their opponent in difficulty with a kick from Lee Kangin.
15:47 – Gideon Mensah is replaced by Rahman Baba in Ghana
88ᵉ. Anthony Taylor gives his agreement for a substitution: Gideon Mensah leaves the playing area while Rahman Baba comes on for Ghana.
15:46 – Gideon Mensah injury
87ᵉ. Gideon Mensah (Ghana) was injured in the 87th minute in this South Korea – Ghana.
15:45 – Free kick in favor of the Republic of Korea
86ᵉ. Anthony Taylor whistles a 7th free kick in favor of the Republic of Korea. The Koreans are nevertheless led in terms of set pieces as on the scoreboard, the Ghanaians counting a total of 13 free kicks since the start of the meeting. The score is still 2-3 in Al Rayyan
15:42 – Corner in favor of Ghana
83ᵉ. Ghana lands its 5th corner in this match. The opportunity to take off on the scoreboard (2-3)? We are in the 83rd minute at Al Rayyan and it is Daniel-Kofi Kyereh who is about to take this corner kick on the right of the field.
15:42 – Mohammed Kudus is replaced by Alexander Djiku in Ghana
83ᵉ. Mohammed Kudus gives way to Alexander Djiku in the 83rd minute of play in this game.
15:38 – Change for the Republic of Korea
79ᵉ. A new protagonist enters the scene: the Republic of Korea recharges its batteries a little for the rest of the duel.
15:38 – Jordan Ayew is replaced by Kamal-Deen Sulemana in Ghana
79ᵉ. Jordan Ayew gives way to Kamal-Deen Sulemana in the 79th minute of play in this game.
15:38 – Tariq Lamptey is replaced by Denis Odoi for the Ghanaians
78ᵉ. Tariq Lamptey gives way to Denis Odoi in the 78th minute of play in this match.