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Yirenkyi's Stoppage-Time Goal Secures Ghana Victory
18 Jun
Summary
- Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time to give Ghana a 1-0 win.
- Ghana joined England at the top of Group L with the victory.
- The match featured few clear chances, decided by a late goal.
Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama thanks to a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Yirenkyi converted a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante, settling a match that had few clear-cut chances. This win placed Ghana at the top of Group L, level on points with England.
The first half was largely cagey, with Panama creating a couple of early openings. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi made a save in the second minute, and Panama had a penalty appeal waved away later. Ghana's first real effort on goal came just before halftime.
After the interval, Ghana showed more attacking intent. Despite a few more chances for Panama and a strong defensive effort from Jiovany Ramos, Ghana ultimately found the breakthrough. Thomas-Asante's assist for Yirenkyi's goal proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested game.
