Ghana’s FIFA World Cup journey came to an end in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia at the Kansas City Stadium.
An early strike proved decisive as Néstor Lorenzo’s side successfully penetrated the Ghanaian defense to book their place in the next round.
Midfielder Jhon Arias scored the game’s only goal in the 14th minute, clinically finishing a precise assist from striker Luis Suárez to give the South Americans an early advantage.
Carlos Queiroz’s men failed to register a single shot on target across the entire 90 minutes, consistently struggling to break through the defense of the Colombian side.
Speaking after the final whistle, a frustrated Jordan Ayew reflected on the tactical shortcomings that affected their performance.
The Black Stars captain conceded that the team fell short offensively and highlighted the challenge of adapting to a new system in a short timeframe.
Carlos Queiroz took charge just two months before the tournament began, a factor Ayew believes severely disrupted their attacking rhythm.
Defender Jerome Opoku echoed his captain’s thoughts, noting that while the squad proved they could defend compactly, the inability to threaten the opposition goal placed unsustainable pressure on the back four.
Colombia now advance to the Round of 16, where they are scheduled to face Switzerland on Tuesday, 7 July.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
