FIFA U-20 World Cup: Ghana loses first game

Ghana’s Black Satellites suffered a 1-3 loss to their French counterparts in their FIFA U-20 World Cup opener on Friday in Istanbul.

The Satellites went down by three goals within a spate of 14 minutes in the second half with defensive lapses being their bane.

After a barren first half, the French made the pep talks at recess reflect upon resumption of the second half relying on their long passes.

Five minutes past the hour mark, midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia broke the deadlock with a header as he soared above the Ghanaian defenders.

Three minutes later, Yaya Sanogo doubled the lead with a shot through the legs of Ghana goalie Eric Ofori Antwi from close range before Jean Bahebeck scored the third goal on 79 minutes.

The Satellites grab a consolation five minutes from time through substitute Richmond Boakye Yiadom.
Ghana will next play Spain on Monday, June 24 in Istanbul.

Source: GNA