
Audio By Carbonatix
Coach Milovan Rajevac lamented the goal conceded by Ghana to Germany in the final Group D game but insists the Black Stars deserved their place in the round of 16.Despite losing 1-0 to the Germans at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg Wednesday evening, the Black Stars secured their place in knockout phase on goal difference thanks to Australia's 2-1 victory over Serbia.Ghana, the continent’s last real hope, controlled the first half failed to take the lead and back from recess, rather fell behind to a 60th minute Mesut Oezil strike."Germany are an excellent team, but at the end of the day, we deserve to be in the next round," Rajevac said after the game.Though happy to reach the knockout phase with an upcoming game against United States, Rajevac was not pleased with the manner the Black Stars conceded the only goal of the match."We were tactically very disciplined, but we can’t be conceding a goal like that. They’re a good team, and they took advantage of the situation, but at the end of the day, it’s worked out well for us."But the Ghana coach is now hoping that his side improve their finishing going into Saturday's game and score from open play with all two goals so far recorded by the team coming from the spot."I hope we’ll have the support of most of the South African people now. I hope we’ll benefit from the tremendous support here in South Africa. We created some great chances and were a shade unlucky with our finishing – perhaps we lacked focus."I hope we start scoring goals. I’m not thinking about the USA yet, we want to celebrate today’s achievement first."Source: Ghanafa.org
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s leading businesses honoured at 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
23 minutes -
All set for Joe Mettle’s Praise Reloaded 2026 at Accra Sports Stadium
1 hour -
Litina Travel’s Made-in-Ghana World Cup Expo draws hundreds in Boston
2 hours -
A time for everything: A case against mixing spirituality with work performance
3 hours -
Ghana’s crisis-to-recovery journey holds key lessons for Africa – BoG Governor
3 hours -
NCCE crowns the Constitution Week celebration with a competition
4 hours -
Northern Ghana receives life-saving dialysis machines, but urgently needs personnel
4 hours -
Ghana assumes leadership of RMU board, pledges reforms
4 hours -
World Cup 2026: Nine African nations reach knockout stage as Tunisia bows out
4 hours -
China commends Ghana for pursuing energy self-reliance
4 hours -
PSWU urges Fair Wages Commission to expedite payment of agreed allowances
4 hours -
Mahama demands strict quality checks before road payments
5 hours -
Dr Abu Sakara Foster enskinned as Kakulasewura of Mankuma
5 hours -
Mahama urges residents to constantly check their blood pressure
5 hours -
Croatia vs Ghana: We wanted to win, not settle for a draw — Thomas-Asante
6 hours