At the halftime break in the match for third place in the Under-20 World Cup between Ghana and Iraq, the score stands at 2-0 in favor of Ghana, despite Iraq’s earlier dominance in the game. Despite the Asian team’s sharp performance, Ghana managed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Attamah, taking advantage of a corner, opened the scoring with a header that deceived Iraq’s goalkeeper Mohamed Hali (35′). Despite Iraq’s attempts to get back into the game, Ghana extended their lead just before halftime. Ebenezer Assifuah netted a goal, marking his 6th in the tournament and putting him on track to secure the Golden Shoe award.
Ghana’s defense, led by players like Lartey and Attamah, stood firm against the threats posed by Ammar and Mustafa from Iraq. With a 2-0 lead at halftime, Ghana appears to have a firm grip on the bronze medal in the tournament. The second half will determine whether Iraq can mount a comeback or if Ghana will secure the victory and the coveted third-place finish.
