PLAYER RATING: 2015 AFCON Qualifier - Ghana 3-1 Guinea

Published on: 15 October 2014
PLAYER RATING: 2015 AFCON Qualifier - Ghana 3-1 Guinea
Asamoah Gyan scored again for Ghana

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Asamoah Gyan perpetuated his Ghana scoring run by netting the opener and setting up a penalty as the Black Stars edged Guinea's Syli Nationale 3-1 in the 2015 AFCON qualifier at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Udinese star Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu climbed off the bench at the dying embers to seal the win for Maxwell Konadu's side.

TOP OF THE MATCH: Baba Abdul Rahman

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Stephen Adams  5/10 Adams must take the blame for poor positioning in the Guinean equaliser. After two routine saves, the Aduana Stars keeper gave Ghana a headache when he rushed forward and allowed a ball go into his net. He was also slow in initiating attacks. He made a couple of routine saves though. Still leaving question marks around Ghana's goalkeeping credentials.

Harrison Afful 6.5/10 Impressively offensively but was exposed at the back anytime he went forward. The Guinean wingers exploited the void with their pace and thrill. Dexterous and intelligent. Was a delight to watch going forward.

Baba Rahman 8/10 Top of the match performer. What an evening to remember for the Augsburg youngster. He set up Agyemang-Badu's goal that ended the game as a contest in the last minute. Nearly got Ghana back in front in the early stages of the second-half. His curly effort from the edge of the area beat the Guinean keeper but missed narrowly.

Awal Mohammed 5.5/10 Not very compacq in his role. His partnership with Jonathan Mensah was not that good as the cohesion failed to show.

Jonathan Mensah 5.5/10 Made a couple of impressive clearances but was left exposed at some points at either halves.

Rabiu Mohammed 6.5/10 The Kuban Krasnodar man replaced Agyemang-Badu in the line-up that drew against the same side on Saturday. He occasionally slid back to join the defence for rearguard action. One of such interventions denied a goal-mouth chance. He created a glorious chance for himself but his power was not enough to beat the keeper.

Solomon Asante 7/10 The pocket-size winger returned to the team after the 2013 AFCON, taking the place of Everton winger Christian Atsu. He was slippery on the flanks and caused problems for the Guinean defence. He made a good statement about his daftness when his pass cut open the Guinean defence, finding Jordan who set up Gyan for the opener. Mesmerising the opposition defenders. Covered distance

Kwadwo Asamoah 6.5/10 On his 70th Ghana cap, the Juventus man was full of energy but always lacked the cutting edge with his setpiece delivery. He had the energy to charged forward but also expertly controlled the middle and cooled the pressure down.

Asamoah Gyan 7/10 Scored his 45th international goal in the Black Stars shirt, cooling rolling the ball into the unguarded net from close range. Ghana's second was also from his sweat as he won a penalty which was converted by Gyan.

Jordan Ayew 6/10 Selfless once more. The Lorient attacker had all the chance to claim glory but he instead passed to Gyan who completed his back-to-back scoring run against the Syli Nationale.

Andre Ayew 7/10 Run into space well. Bombed forward with glee. Came close to restoring Ghana's lead with a 43rd minute effort. Converted a spot kick in the second-half that restored Ghana's lead. Replaced by Agyemang-Badu who scored the third goal.

SUBSTITUTES

Wakaso Mubarak 5.5/10

Agyemang-Badu 6/10

Edwin Gyimah 5.5/10

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