Ghana gains 2nd round as Germany tops group

Mesut Oezil scored on a left-footed blast from outside the area Wednesday to give Germany a 1-0 win over Ghana and first place in Group D at the World Cup.
Jun 23, 2010, 10:27 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Ghana
Germany
  • KO
  • HT
  • 60
  • 64
  • 67
  • 73
  • 81
  • 82
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

95'
As for Ghana, I've never seen such delight in defeat. Not only have they qualified, but they have avoided England. Not that the USA will be any easier, in the interests of political correctness.
94'
Comment from Charles Kichere on Facebook: <i>Big up Ghana. More than 53 African countries are supporting you.</i>
94'
The players embrace at the end of the game, safe in the knowledge that they will be playing in the last 16 this weekend. The <i>Soccernet</i> office is now bracing itself for the old enemy - as Germany face England on Sunday afternoon.
Match Stats
GHAGER
Possession
45%
5545
55%
Shots on Goal
5
6
Shot Attempts
17
13
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
4
7
Saves
6
3