The first half of the return match in the 2014 World Cup play-offs between Ghana and Egypt saw the Black Stars trailing 1-0. Egypt found the back of the net in the 25th minute through Amr Zaki, following a well-struck free kick by Aboutrika. Goalkeeper Dauda faced criticism for his role in the goal. Although Zaki attempted to score again, Dauda made a magnificent save to keep Ghana in the game.
As of halftime, Ghana was struggling to break through Egypt’s defense, making it challenging to find Ekramy’s goal. However, Ghana still held a significant advantage from the first leg, where they won 6-1. The overall score favored Ghana, putting them in a good position to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. The second half would be crucial for both teams.
