Asamoah Gyan (Ghana) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
An introduction to the teams playing at2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ ... 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ ... Portugal Russia Played every four years, the World Cup hosts the top 32 national teams in a month long tournament. He didn't look fully fit to me. "Ronaldo's goal was his first in what was ultimately a disappointing tournament for a player who had scored 51 times in 47 appearances for Real Madrid last season.Ronaldo was given the freedom to roam across the Portugal frontline against the African side and, initially, he was at the centre of their best chances.First, he almost caught out scrambling Ghana goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda with an audacious chip that smacked the crossbar, before his close-range header from Joao Pereira's pinpoint cross was instinctively batted away by Dauda, who turned and roared in delight at the Ghana fans behind his goal.His joy, though, was short-lived, as Ghana conceded an unfortunate opener midway through the half. {WinTeamName} win on away goal after regular time
"Both sides had chances to go through, and they can't blame anyone else but themselves. {WinTeamName} win on penalties ({ScorePenH} - {ScorePenA}) Joao Moutinho fed Miguel Veloso on the left and he delivered a teasing cross that Ghana centre-back Boye deflected into the top corner of his own goal with his thigh.While Portugal's problems have solely been on the pitch, Ghana's preparations were hampered by chaos behind the scene.Midfielders Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng were That was resolved on Wednesday and the Ghana players looked to have put it behind them as they pressed for an equaliser, only for wayward finishing from Christian Atsu and Gyan to prove their undoing.For all their enterprising build-up play, it seemed Ghana would need a moment of magic to get back into the game.
Asamoah Gyan (Ghana) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.João Moutinho (Portugal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.Asamoah Gyan (Ghana) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Attempt missed. World Cup 2014 results page on FlashScore.com offers results, World Cup 2014 standings and match details. Portugal struck back, but the US held on for a famous 3-2 victory en route to the knockout stages and a close run World Cup quarter final with Germany. Portugal team at2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Please sign in to your FIFA.com user account below. That arrived just before the hour as Kwadwo Asamoah curled a stunning cross with the outside of his boot towards the far post, where Gyan was on hand to plant a header into the net.With Germany leading the USA at the time, qualification suddenly became a realistic possibility for Ghana and they came agonisingly close to securing the win they needed when Majeed Waris flicked a header just wide from Gyan's cross.However, Dauda ended his own side's hopes of securing victory when he pawed at a Portugal cross, clearing only as far as Ronaldo, who made no mistake.
This will allow you to make the most of your account with personalization. Group G of the 2014 FIFA World Cup consisted of Germany, Portugal, Ghana and United States.Play began on 16 June and ended on 26 June 2014.
Asamoah Gyan (Ghana) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Complete 2014 FIFA World Cup Results All the scores from the monthlong tournament. This will allow you to make the most of your account with personalization. "It's not fair to blame individuals. I don't think Ghana have enough quality going forward; they're far too reliant on Asamoah Gyan. Assisted by Nani with a cross.Attempt missed. We must now grow and advance so that we don't feel the same in 2016. Nani (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. João Moutinho (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.Attempt missed. You’ll also get exclusive access to FIFA games, contests and prizes.