Ghana produced a resolute defensive display to hold England to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup group match on Tuesday, a result that moves the Black Stars closer to the Round of 32. England dominated possession but were repeatedly frustrated by a well-organised Ghanaian defence.
The Black Stars defended resolutely, with England not managing a shot on target until the 57th minute. Both Ghana and England finished on four points, with England top of the group on goal difference and Ghana second. The draw moves Ghana a step closer to qualifying for the Round of 32.
Ghana’s final Group L game against Croatia is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, kicking off at 9:00 PM GMT at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, according to the Ghana Football Association’s fixture list.
Ghana felt aggrieved over two incidents in England’s penalty area. In the 67th minute, striker Prince Adu collided with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after being played through on goal, but the referee awarded a free kick to England. Later, in the 79th minute, England defender Ezri Konsa challenged Adu in the box but no penalty was given. VAR did not intervene in either case. Post-match analysis suggested England were fortunate, with one former referee assessing that the Konsa challenge was a foul.