In defeating Serbia 1-0 earlier today Ghana became the first African team to win a World Cup match on the continent.
Though the first half failed to produce any goals, there were chances at either end. Despite early intent from Serbia, it was the Black Stars who looked the more likely team to open the scoring. After the interval, the pattern of the game remained the same until Aleksandar Lukovic was dismissed for a second booking, inviting Ghana to really go for the jugular late on. And the Africans aimed the decisive blow from the penalty spot in the closing stages of the game when Asamoah Gyan thumped high into the net.
This is a huge victory for Ghana, and to think they achieved it without star midfielder Michael Essien. Serbia and Germany were expected to advance, but now the Ghanaians are sitting pretty with three points in their pool. Better yet, they get to play a weak Australia squad next game, and it won’t be until Game 3 that they face the challenging Germans.
