Match report
Ghana Stuns South Korea 3-2 in World Cup Clash
South Korea
2–3
FT
Ghana
Nov 28, 2022
In a pulsating encounter at the FIFA World Cup, Ghana stunned South Korea with an impressive comeback. Despite trailing early, South Korea managed to equalize but ultimately couldn't hold off Ghana's relentless attack.
Key Facts
- • Ghana scored first through M. Salisu in the 24th minute.
- • M. Kudus of Ghana doubled their lead with an assist from Jordan Ayew at the 34th minute.
- • Cho Gue-Sung of South Korea pulled one back for his team in the 58th minute, assisted by Lee Kang-In.
- • South Korea equalized just three minutes later through another goal from Cho Gue-Sung, with an assist from Kim Jin-Su.
- • M. Kudus scored his second and Ghana's third goal at the 68th minute, securing their victory.
Lineups
South Korea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kim Seung-Gyu (G)
- 15 Kim Moon-Hwan (D)
- 4 Kim Min-Jae (D)
- 19 Kim Young-Gwon (M)
- 3 Kim Jin-Su (D)
- 6 Hwang In-Beom (D)
- 5 Jung Woo-Young (M)
- 22 Kwon Chang-Hoon (M)
- 25 Jeong Woo-Yeong (M)
- 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
- 9 Cho Gue-Sung (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Na Sang-Ho
- 18 Lee Kang-In
- 16 Hwang Ui-Jo
- 20 Kwon Kyung-Won
- 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo
- 14 Hong Chul
- 12 Song Bum-Keun
- 8 Paik Seung-Ho
- 13 Son Jun-Ho
- 10 Lee Jae-Sung
- 26 Song Min-Kyu
- 23 Kim Tae-Hwan
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
- 24 Cho Yu-Min
- 2 Yoon Jong-Gyu
Ghana
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Ati-Zigi (G)
- 2 T. Lamptey (D)
- 18 D. Amartey (D)
- 4 M. Salisu (M)
- 14 G. Mensah (D)
- 5 T. Partey (M)
- 21 S. Abdul Samed (D)
- 20 M. Kudus (M)
- 10 A. Ayew (M)
- 9 J. Ayew (M)
- 19 I. Williams (F)
Substitutes
- 3 D. Odoi
- 8 D. Kyereh
- 22 K. Sulemana
- 23 A. Djiku
- 17 A. Baba
- 6 E. Owusu
- 26 A. Seidu
- 25 A. Semenyo
- 16 A. Nurudeen
- 15 J. Aidoo
- 7 I. Fatawu
- 24 K. Sowah
- 11 O. Bukari
- 12 I. Danlad
- 13 D. Afriyie
Timeline
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21' Ghana Card · Yellow CardDaniel Amartey
Off the ball foul
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24' Ghana Goal · Normal GoalM. Salisu
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27' South Korea Card · Yellow CardJung Woo-Young
Foul
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34' Ghana Goal · Normal GoalM. Kudus · Assist: Jordan Ayew
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46' South Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: Na Sang-Ho
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57' South Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Kwon Chang-Hoon · On: Lee Kang-In
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58' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalCho Gue-Sung · Assist: Lee Kang-In
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61' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalCho Gue-Sung · Assist: Kim Jin-Su
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68' Ghana Goal · Normal GoalM. Kudus · Assist: I. Williams
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73' Ghana Card · Yellow CardT. Lamptey
Foul
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77' South Korea Card · Yellow CardYoung-Gwon Kim
Foul
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78' Ghana subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Lamptey · On: D. Odoi
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78' Ghana subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Ayew · On: D. Kyereh
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78' Ghana subst · Substitution 3Off: Jordan Ayew · On: K. Sulemana
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79' South Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Jung Woo-Young · On: Hwang Ui-Jo
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83' Ghana subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kudus · On: A. Djiku
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88' Ghana subst · Substitution 5Off: Gideon Mensah · On: A. R. Baba
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90'+2 South Korea subst · Substitution 4Off: Kim Min-Jae · On: Kwon Kyung-Won
Match Stats
| Stat | South Korea | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 7 |
| Corners | 12 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 528 | 320 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 455 | 254 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ghana took a quick lead in the match with early goals from M. Salisu and M. Kudus, putting pressure on South Korea.
- ▸ South Korea showed incredible resilience by equalizing through two successive goals from Cho Gue-Sung within three minutes, turning the momentum in their favor briefly.
- ▸ M. Kudus' second goal for Ghana at the 68th minute was critical, as it re-established Ghana's lead and ultimately secured their victory.