Consecutive Goals Conceded to Mohamed Salisu and Mohamed Kudus
In the second match of Group H in the 2022 Qatar World Cup between South Korea and Ghana, Ghana's Mohammed Salisu is celebrating with his teammates after scoring a goal. Photo by AP Yonhap News
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The South Korean national team lost control of the match to Ghana in the first half after conceding a painful opening goal and an additional goal.
On the 28th (Korean time), the South Korean team ended the first half 0-2 against Ghana in the second match of Group H in the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup group stage, held at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
The early part of the match was dominated by South Korea. Korea increased ball possession and continuously threatened Ghana's goal. However, the lack of finishing prevented shots from materializing into goals.
Failing to capitalize on opportunities, South Korea faced a crisis. Amid a tense battle of nerves, Ghana secured a set piece on the left flank in the 24th minute of the first half. As the cross came in near the touchline, Mohamed Salisu (Southampton) pushed it in directly, scoring a goal.
On the afternoon of the 28th (local time), the Group H second match between South Korea and Ghana was held at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, during the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage. South Korea's Jung Woo-young is committing a foul against Ghana's Kudus. [Image source=Yonhap News]
Then, in the 34th minute of the first half, Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) delivered a cross from the left side, which Mohamed Kudus (Ajax) redirected with a header, shaking the South Korean net.
South Korea immediately launched a counterattack. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Son Heung-min broke through Ghana's defense and headed toward the penalty box but was blocked by tight marking. Before the half ended, Jung Woo-young also took a powerful long-range shot, but lacked finishing.
Ultimately, the South Korean national team ended the first half trailing Ghana 0-2.
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