- A great 45 minutes of football for the neutrals that had plenty of action and bite to enjoy. Uruguay have put in their best performance of the tournament and are well deserving of their lead, despite Ghana’s Andre Ayew missing a penalty. Otto Addo needs to inspire his team to change the narrative in the second half, or Ghana will go out of the World Cup.
- Ghana XI: Ati Zigi, Alidu, Daniel Amartey, Salisu, Rahman, Partey, Abdul Samed, Kudus, Jordan Ayew (Sulemana, 46′), Andre Ayew (Bukari, 46′), Williams.
- Uruguay XI: Rochet, Varela, Gimenez, Coates, Olivera, Pellistri, Valverde, Bentancur (Vecino, 34′), de Arrascaeta, Nunez, Suarez.
Ghana fans are in disbelief at what they saw from their team in the first half. They thought Uruguay would be a walkover, a revenge of sorts, but they are two goals behind. “We lost our focus after the penalty miss. We were playing so well until that moment. If we get a goal early in the second half, then we have a chance,” Benard Amoaning said. “We have to be careful and not get caught out while looking for a goal. The half-time team talk will be very important. The players need to come out motivated and believing they can win,” he added.
