FT: Ghana 1-0 Congo in CHAN Group C opener

Published on: 13 January 2014
FT: Ghana 1-0 Congo in CHAN Group C opener
Ghana

– The Black Stars will go into their remaining group C games brimmed with confidence.

– Ghana begin their quest to win the CHAN tournament on a blistering note with a narrow 1-0 win over Congo.

90 + 3’ – The referee blows the whistle for Full Time.

90 + 2’ – Ghana holding on to their slim lead as they earn a free kick close to Congo area

90 + 1’ – Time running out for Congo

90’ – Good free kick but it went to the far post. The reconnection was weak. Goal kick to the Black Stars.

90’ – Free kick in a very, very dangerous position for Ghana.

89’ – Ghana in a counter-attack position but Congo will recover quickly.

88’ – Great chance for Ghana but the whistle goes against Yahaya Mohammed.

88’ – Throw-in to Ghana.

87’ – Nuru Sulley is down injured. Looks to be in great pain.

86’ – Down strike from Yahaya Mohammed but the shot was too weak to trouble Mouyabi.

85’ – Chance for Ghana as the ball richochet of the bar.

84’ – Time running out for Congo to pull the equalizer with only five minutes left to play.

83’ – Ghana losing the midfield battle against a physical Congo side.

81’ – Congo still pressing hard for the equalizer.

78’ – Ghanaian defender Joshua Tijani is down. riding in pain.

76’ – Congo fans getting a fair share of the spotlight.

75’ – Mohammed Yahaya (Ghana) is cautioned.

75’ – Mohammed Yahaya (Ghana) is cautioned.

75’ – Throw-in to Ghana.

74’ – Long kick rolls over the cross bar.

73’ – Hand ball against Ghana. Free kick in a good position for Congo.

72’ – Congo have been impressive in this second half.

71’ – Congo clear the ball from their area from Yahaya Mohammed's free kick... both teams scrambling for the ball.

70’ – Ghana Substitution: Kennedy Boateng replaces Sulley Mohammed

69’ – Ghana in a position to score second goal but Sulley Mohammed's final effort has been extremely poor.

68’ – Yahaya Mohammed again failed to make use of an opportunity as he fouls Ankira.

67’ – Yahaya Mohammed is caught offside.

66’ – Long surging cross from Congo but Nuru Sulley heads the ball from the danger zone. Ghana still leading 1-0.

65’ – Corner kick to Congo.

63’ – Latif quickly makes an impact but his effort wasted.

62’ – Ghana Substitution: Mohammed Abdul Latif replaces Anobaah Theophilus

61’ – Nice cross from Magnokele but an equally diving save from Stephen Adams.

60’ – Congo Substitution: Kader Bidimbou replaces Rudy Ndey

59’ – Great shot on the run from Obassi.

58’ – Yahaya Mohammed's shot is comfortably dealt with by Mouyabi. Good attempt from the Asante Kotoko versatile player.

57’ – Obassi fouls Tijani Joshua. Free kick to Ghana outside the penalty area.

56’ – Yahaya Mohammed goes down too easily and the referee will turn a blind eye.

55’ – Great pass but Obassi took his eyes off the ball.

54’ – Congo Substitution: Charvely Carim Steeven Mabiala replaces Lorry Nkolo

53’ – Another strike from Nkounkou but the shot was too feeble to trouble Adams.

52’ – Stephen Adams has been the busier of the two goalkeepers.

51’ â€“ An audacious strike from Bhebey but too much under the ball and putting the it over the cross bar.

50’ – Great inter-positional display from Congo but Kwabena Adusei will intercept nicely.

49’ – A good floating cross from Congo but Adams will soar above everybody to grab it.

48’ – Ghana are continuining with their dominance as Adams coolly grabs the ball.

47’ – N'Kodia clears the ball. Throw-in to the Local Black Stars.

47’ – Great chance for Yahaya but goalkeeper Mouyabi comes out of his line to clear.

47’ – N'Kodia clears the ball. Throw-in to the Local Black Stars.

46’ â€“ Free kick to Congo in their own half.

47’ â€“ Great chance for Yahaya but goalkeeper Mouyabi comes out of his line to clear.

47’ â€“ N'Kodia clears the ball. Throw-in to the Local Black Stars.

46’ â€“ Ghana start the second half.

45 + 2’ â€“ The referee brings the first half to an end.

45 + 1’ – Ghana looking calm at the back.

45’ – Congo keeper Mouyabi under pressure but he clears the ball into safety.

44’ – Unfortunate for Congo because the assistant referee got it wrong this time around. Clearly onside.

44’ – Chance for Congo but Bhebey is flagged offside.

43’ – Ghana goalkeeper Stephen Adams growing in confidence.

42’ – Congo enjoying possession at the moment.

41’ – The Congo bench livid with the lost opportunity. The score should be reading 1-1. But at the moment Ghana have their noses in front.

40’ – The ball hit the upright but Moubhio failed to connect. It was easier to score than to miss. How could he miss that?

39’ – The ball is clear on the line. Ghana saved by the bell.

38’ – Tight one for Congo. Nkolo powers a strike but Stephen Adams paried with his leg. That should have been the equalizer.

37’ – Godfred Saka's attempted cross failed to land properly. Congo in charge now.

36’ – Mohammed Sulley is brought down cynically but the referee will have none of that.

35’ – Congo earns another corner kick but easy catch for Stephen Adams

35’ – Unfortunate for Congo to concede but Ghana deserve it up pressing for the opener.

34’ – Theophilus Anoobah's feeble strike is wickedly deflected into the net.

34’ – Anobaah Theophilus (Ghana) scores!

33’ – The drive has been blocked. Ghana earns throw-in.

32’ – Free kick to Congo in a good position.

31’ – Sulley Mohammed shepherds the ball nicely but the final delivery is poor.

30’ – Ghana not given their opponent much to play.

29’ – Both teams are struggling to break each other down.

28’ – This game has attracted many top dignitaries including CAF boss Issah Hayatou and Danny Jordan.

27’ – Both coaches on their feet.

26’ – Ghana enjoying the chunk of possession with 55%.

25’ – Ghana lurking dangerously but Anoobah fails to connect.

24’ – The ball eludes everybody as they are caught ball watching.

23’ – Corner kick for Ghana.

21’ – Congo will react quickly but they have been stopped in their tracks.

20’ – Andzouana used his body to prevent Ghana from scoring.

20’ – Congo defense boiling but Mohammed's shot is blocked.

19’ – Sulley Mohammed missed the ball completely after being challenged.

18’ – Yahaya Mohammed turns his marker inside-out but he's been robbed off the ball. Selfish on

that occasion.

17’ – Congo look promising anytime they surge forward with Nkounkou the huge threat.

16’ – It's been a fairly balanced game so far.

15’ – An audacious strike fro Sulley Mohammed but that could not trouble Mouyabi.

14’ – Unlucky touch from Nuru Sulley which nearly beat the Congolese goalkeeper. Poor defending from Congo.

13’ – Yahaya Mohammed is caught just outside the penalty box. That could have easily passed for a penalty. Ball in a promising position.

12’ – Ghana seem to be enjoying support from the South African fans.

11’ – Congo pressing forward but Stephen Adams grabs the ball acrobatically. Congo looking dangerous.

10’ – The pace of the game rising quicker and quicker.

9’ – Great shot from Yahaya Mohammed but another great piece of goalkeeping from Mouyabi.

8’ – Yellow card for Congo's Moubhio. He brought down Richard Mpong close to the penalty box.

8’ – Boris Moubhibo Ngonga (Congo) is cautioned.

7’ – An incisive cross nearly beat goalkeeper Mouyabi but Moubhio brilliantly clears it into safety.

6’ – The Ghanaian defense under pressure but they weather the storm.

5’ – First corner kick of the game. Unfortunate deflection which could have been dangerous for the Black Stars.

4’ – Congo growing in confidence but Mpong fails to go past Andzouana

3’ – Obassi nearly put Congo in front with 20-yard screamer. He pulled off his marker...Great chance for Congo.

2’ – The Black Stars enjoying possession against a physically looking Congo side.

1’ – Ghana earn first throw-in close to the Congo area but has been wasted.

1’ – Congo gets us underway.

– But they kept themselves busy with high-profile friendly matches against Ivory Coast (a two-legged tie), Mali and Libya.

– The Local Black Stars had a free pass to the finals after their opponents for the qualifiers Benin withdrew.

– Ghana'a starting line up: Adams, Adusei, N Sulley, Tijani, Saka, Owusu, Opoku, Mpong, Anoorbah, Y Mohammed, S Mohammed.

– Congo are making their debut at the tournament.

– Ghana are chasing their first title after finishing second in the inaugural tournament in 2009 but failed to progress from the Group stage.

– Welcome to today's live coverage of the 2014 CHAN match between Ghana and Congo.

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