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Referee brings game to a close 2-1 for Ghana120' Corner for US; dangerous moments for the Stars; Howard the US goalkeeper is in to try his luck. But the Stars defend well.116' Muntari comes in for Inkoom108' Free-kick for US Inkoom tugs the pants of Donovan. Kick taken but Kingson punches it wide.The Black Stars begin the second half. Inkoom makes a run on the right but his cross cleared by Bocanegra.First half of extra time is over96' Corner taken; a great header from Bocanegra but whisks wide96' US gets a chance after a glancing header from Dempsey to but a shot from Feilhaber takes a ricochet of Ayew for a corner.93' Goal from Asamoah Gyan!!!! Great left foot Its a goal!!!!! The Americans bring first half of extra time underwayUS exhausts substitution; Altidore out Gomez in Referee brings regulation time to an end. Extra time we go.90' Corner kick for Ghana; taken by Kwadwo Asamoah, Gyan gets his head to it but goes wide.89' Dede Ayew yellow carded after tripping Altidore; he misses next match.80' Great chance for Altidore, brought down by John Mensah in the vital area but he manages to get a toe to the ball but whisks just wide.77' Forced substitution as Kelvin limps off for Stephen Appiah75' Bradley fluffs an opportunity after breaching the offside trap, but credit to Kingson who had it covered.65' Asamoah Gyan beats his man brought down but referee waves play on.
The US on the break Altidore one-on-one with Kingson but the goalkeeper intercepts quite well.61' Donovan converts. It's a GOAL!!!!60' US wins a penalty after Jonathan Mensah fouls Dempsey again in the vital area.59' US appeal for penalty after a late challenge on Dempsy by Jonathan Mensah but the referee waves play on.57' Dede make a superb run on the right gets in a cross but cleared by Bocanegra.55' Great challenge from John Mensah earns the US a corner; taken but headed away53' Dempsey makes his run on the right, nervy moments from the Ghana defence but cleared to safety.51' Prince Boateng beats his marker on the right but goes for glory; his efforts goes wide.45' Kingson pulls another superb save from a goal bound chip from the substitute Feilhaber. US brings the second half underway The US makes their second substitution taking Findley out and bringing on Feilhaber.The players come out from the dug-out getting ready for the second half.47' Referee brings first half to an end 42' Great run from Dede Ayew finds Prince Boateng who does the step overs and caps with a cheeky back heel for Kwadwo Asamoah who shoots wide.36' Kwadwo Asamoah in pain after a cluttering challenge from Bocanegra in front of goal to prevent the Ghana star from netting Ghana's second goal.34' Great chance for US but Kingson comes up with a superb save from a Findley shot at close range30' Ricardo Clarke out for Edu25' Ghana wins a corner after an Inkoom cross is headed by Bradley22' Kingson pulls a great save from a Bradley cross on the left; Donovan lurking to connect but Kingson to the rescue of Ghana.15' Ayew brought down on the edge of the 18 yard box; free-kick given. Gyan curls one in but parried away by Howard6’ Cluttering challenge on Boateng earns Clark a yellow5’ Kelvin Prince Boateng puts the Stars in front after a rampaging run from midfield beat his markers and slots the ball at the blind side of Howard.3’ Inkoom strikes from 25 yards after being picked up by Gyan but too feeble to Howard.1’ Landon Donovan whips in an immaculate cross after casual display by Adu Sarpei on the left but no American man to connect.Game on the stars bring game underwayThe Black Stars exchange pleasantries with the US.They line up for the respective national anthems; first the US and that of Ghana follows.The two teams get ready to file onto the pitch from the dug-out.
The Ghana Black Stars, with Africa’s dreams resting on her shoulders play the United States of America in a crunch round of 16 game of the ongoing World Cup tournament.The American’s seek revenge after a painful 1-2 loss to the Black Stars four year ago in Germany which led to her first round exit.The two clash at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenberg South Africa at 18:30 GMT with each country hoping to meet Uruguay who have already booked a quarter final place after beating South Korea early in the day.
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