U-20 WWC: Ghana suffer defeat to United States in group opener
The Black Princesses of Ghana were mauled in Alajuela as they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the United States of America in their opening game of the tournament. .
A quick transition and some sleek passes opened up Ghana’s back line before Michelle Cooper connected with her head from a Laney Rouse cross to give the U.S the lead.
Moments later, Jacqueline Owusu was sent off after a VAR check for a foul on Korbin Albert to reduce Ghana’s numbers.
Soon after the red card, Michelle Cooper turned provider as Alyssa Thompson doubled the lead for the USA before half-time.
After the break, Ally Sentnor increased the goal margin to three to deny Ghana any hope of a comeback.
Ghana thought their number was reduced to nine after Cecilia Nyama was sent off but a VAR check overturned the decision to a yellow card.
A series of attacks were launched by the USA but the brilliance of goalkeeper Grace Banwaa kept Ghana in the game as they settled for a 3-0 defeat in the opening game.
In what is a group of death, Ghana’s quest for a knockout phase competition doesn’t come any easier as they face Japan in the next game of Group D on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
