“Ernest Nuamah converts a penalty after Jerome Opoku was fouled in the box, giving Ghana an early lead.”
“Felix Afena-Gyan doubles Ghana's lead with a well-struck free-kick, putting the hosts firmly in control.”
“Omar Colley heads home from a Yaya Bojang assist to complete a stunning Gambia comeback before half-time, leveling the score at 2-2.”
Pivotal“Ebrima Colley fires in from outside the box to give Gambia their first lead of the match at 3-2.”
Pivotal“Ebrima Colley completes his brace with a close-range header on the counter-attack deep into stoppage time, sealing a remarkable 4-2 win.”
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Gambia
Outstanding performance
Gambia•AttackerGhana dominated the ball with 74% possession and carved out early chances, racing into a 2-0 lead through Ernest Nuamah's penalty and a Felix Afena-Gyan free-kick inside the first 33 minutes. But Gambia's ruthless efficiency in front of goal told a different story - just 8 shots produced four goals, while Ghana's 13 attempts yielded only two. Muhammed Badamosi's penalty and Omar Colley's header dragged Gambia level before the break, and after Ebrima Colley's double either side of the hour mark, the visitors completed an astonishing smash-and-grab win in stoppage time. For Ghana, this is a damaging result given their control of the game - 12 corners to 2, and 51 dangerous attacks to 19 - yet they leaked four goals from Gambia's four big chances. Gambia's discipline problems (20 fouls, five bookings) never stopped them punishing every opportunity, a result that will boost their qualifying campaign significantly while leaving Ghana to answer serious defensive questions.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Augustine Boakye's right-footed shot from outside the box for Ghana is blocked. Abdul Fatawu provided the assist.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Joseph Ceesay concedes.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Alagie Saine concedes.
Adama Bojang from Gambia commits a foul.
Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alagie Saine of Gambia.
Felix Afena-Gyan from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ebou Adams from Gambia.
Christopher Bonsu Baah from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Ghana: Christopher Bonsu Baah comes on for Ernest Nuamah.
Felix Afena-Gyan from Ghana misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Benjamin Tetteh provided the assist.
Abdul Fatawu's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Baboucarr Gaye. The attempt was assisted by Augustine Boakye.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Yaya Bojang concedes.
Ghana wins a corner after Mouhamadou Drammeh concedes.
Ghana wins a corner after Joseph Ceesay concedes.
Ernest Nuamah from Ghana misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, hitting it close but to the right. The attempt was assisted by Benjamin Tetteh with a cross.
Substitution for Gambia: Adama Bojang comes on for Muhammed Badamosi.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Baboucarr Gaye from Gambia.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Yaya Bojang concedes.
Foul committed by Muhammed Badamosi of Gambia.
Ibrahim Sulemana from Ghana wins a free kick on the left wing.
Alagie Saine commits a foul for Gambia.
Ernest Nuamah from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Gambia: Sainey Sanyang comes on for Suleiman Camara.
Substitution for Gambia: Mouhamadou Drammeh comes on for Abubakr Barry.
Substitution for Ghana: Augustine Boakye comes on for Kojo Peprah Oppong.
Abubakr Barry from Gambia is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Ernest Nuamah of Ghana.
Ibrahim Sulemana from Ghana attempts a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the right. He was assisted by Ernest Nuamah.
Alagie Saine from Gambia misses the target with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the left after a set piece situation.
Abdul Fatawu's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Kojo Peprah Oppong.
Suleiman Camara from Gambia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kojo Peprah Oppong of Ghana.
Ebrima ColleyYellow CardEbrima Colley from Gambia receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
Goal! Gambia takes the lead 3-2 as Ebrima Colley scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner.
Attempt missed. Ernest Nuamah (Ghana) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes wide to the left. Abdul Fatawu provided the assist.
Ebou AdamsYellow CardEbou Adams from Gambia receives a yellow card.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Suleiman Camara of Gambia.
Ebou Adams from Gambia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Benjamin Tetteh of Ghana.
Benjamin Tetteh from Ghana receives a yellow card for a foul.
Alagie Saine from Gambia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Benjamin Tetteh of Ghana commits a foul.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Ibou Touray concedes.
Foul committed by Alagie Saine from Gambia.
Felix Afena-Gyan from Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Gambia: Ebrima Colley comes on for Abdoulie Sanyang due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Abdoulie Sanyang from Gambia.
Ibrahim Sulemana's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Felix Afena-Gyan.
Foul committed by Abubakr Barry of Gambia.
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Suleiman Camara from Gambia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kojo Peprah Oppong of Ghana.
Abdul Fatawu's left-footed shot from the right side of the box for Ghana is blocked.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Omar Colley concedes.
Attempt saved. Abdoulie Sanyang from Gambia has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Benjamin Asare from Ghana.
Felix Afena-Gyan's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ernest Nuamah.
Ghana is awarded a corner after Alagie Saine concedes.
Foul committed by Muhammed Badamosi of Gambia.
Ibrahim Sulemana from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the match tied at 2-2 between Ghana and Gambia.
Substitution for Ghana: Ibrahim Sulemana comes on for Kwasi Sibo.
Substitution for Ghana: Benjamin Tetteh comes on for Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Delay in the match in Ghana.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
First half ends with the score tied at 2-2 between Ghana and Gambia.
Ghana wins a corner after Alagie Saine concedes.
Abubakr Barry from Gambia commits a handball.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Suleiman Camara of Gambia.
Ghana wins a corner after Joseph Ceesay concedes.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
assist: Yaya Bojang
Goal! The score is now 2-2 between Ghana and Gambia. Omar Colley scores for Gambia with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Yaya Bojang's headed pass.
Brandon Thomas-Asante commits a foul for Ghana.
Omar Colley from Gambia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yaya Bojang from Gambia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Brandon Thomas-Asante commits a foul for Ghana.
Caleb Yirenkyi of Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alagie Saine of Gambia.
Goal! Muhammed Badamosi scores for Gambia with a right-footed shot to the high center of the goal. The match score is now Ghana 2, Gambia 1.
Yaya BojangYellow CardYaya Bojang from Gambia receives a yellow card.
Kojo Peprah OppongYellow CardKojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana receives a yellow card.
Penalty awarded to Gambia as Abdoulie Sanyang is fouled in the penalty area.
Gideon Mensah of Ghana concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Goal! Felix Afena-Gyan scores for Ghana with a right-footed shot from a free kick into the bottom right corner. The score is now 2-0 in favor of Ghana against Gambia.
Felix Afena-Gyan from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Yaya Bojang from Gambia.
Suleiman Camara's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Abdoulie Sanyang provided the assist.
Gambia is awarded a corner after Jerome Opoku concedes.
Corner awarded to Gambia after a concession by Jonas Adjetey.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Goal! Ernest Nuamah scores for Ghana with a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The score is now Ghana 1, Gambia 0.
Penalty awarded to Ghana as Jerome Opoku is fouled in the penalty area.
Muhammed Badamosi of Gambia concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jerome Opoku from Ghana.
Attempt saved. Felix Afena-Gyan's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Baboucarr Gaye. The shot was assisted by Ernest Nuamah with a through ball.
Ghana wins a corner after Baboucarr Gaye concedes.
Suleiman Camara from Gambia commits a foul.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Abubakr Barry from Gambia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brandon Thomas-Asante of Ghana.
Foul committed by Ebou Adams of Gambia.
Ernest Nuamah from Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Felix Afena-Gyan is caught offside for Ghana.
Attempt missed. Alagie Saine from Gambia takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the right.
Suleiman Camara from Gambia commits a foul.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yaya Bojang of Gambia.
Ernest Nuamah from Ghana wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Abdoulie Sanyang from Gambia is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Gideon Mensah of Ghana.
Muhammed Badamosi from Gambia commits a foul.
Kwasi Sibo from Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
First half begins.
Ghana host Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium desperate to bounce back after a humbling 2-0 opening defeat to Ivory Coast left them bottom of Group C. Gambia arrive full of confidence following a battling 2-1 win over Somalia, hoping to make it two wins from two.
