Day 9: Czech Republic vs. Ghana

Ghana 2 -- Czech Republic 0

#3 ASAMOAH GYAN (Ghana) 2'
#11 SULLEY MUNTARI (Ghana) 82'

What a game! This was the upset that was missing from the World Cup so far. This is where David slew Goliath. Ghana started off by recording the fastest goal of this tournament as Gyan was picked out by Stephen Appiah, which was then shot low and hard to give the Black Stars the lead in just the second minute. From then on, the Czech Republic seemed to be shook up as they tried to push the equaliser. Ghana were playing at a frantic pace that was hard for the Czechs to keep up with as they went after every ball, loose or on possession, there was no letting up for the Czechs as the Ghanians choked the Czech dreams for an attack. The second half saw a rare bizarre moment as Ghana were awarded a penalty and Gyan netted it in but it was disallowed as the referee was showing a red card to Ujfalusi and then showed Gyan a yellow for prematurely taking the kick, the subsequent kick hit the post and the Czechs were spared some blushed. That was not to last too long though as Ghana's consistent efforts were rewarded by another goal as Gyan fed Muntari who blasted past the keeper.

An amazing game this was since Ghana was really putting in all the effort. Frustration and anger showed on the Czech's face but they could not channel that energy constructively and now Group E has really opened up as no team is assured a place in the second round. This has made this an extremely interesting group since a win for Ghana meant that the hopes and chances of the US also remain afloat.