A whole continent celebrated the 1:0 victory over Serbia. Ghana was the first African team who could take 3 points from an European nation. Asamoah Gyan scored a penalty goal after Kuzmanovic handled the ball. Now Ghana has the chance the qualify for the round of the last 16. If they win against Australia they reach the eight final at an early stage, this would be a great success for Ghana and also for Africa.
Everything's different for Australia. The "Socceroos" need 3 points to keep the chance of the eight final alive. They lost their first game in the World-Cup very clear with 4:0 against Germany. Statistically the advantage is on the side of Australia. Australia played six times against Ghana. Four times Australia won only one Time Ghana could win. But if you think about the terrible accomplishment from Australia against Germany it will be a tuff game for the "Socceroos".
Group D: Ghana - Australia
Date: 19.6.2010, 16:00 CET
Stadium: Royal Bafokeng-Stadium, Rustenburg
Referee: Roberto Rossetti (ITA)
Ghana:
Goalkeeper: Richard Kingson
Defenders: John Mensah, John Pantsil, Hans Sarpei, Isaac Vorsah
Midfielders: Kevin Prince Boateng, Anthony Annan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Asamoah Gyan
Forwards: Andre Ayew, Prince Tagoe
Coach: Milovan Rajevac
Injured: -
Booked: -
Australia:
Goalkeeper: Mark Schwarzer
Defenders: Graig Moore, Lucas Neill, Tim Cahil, Scott Chipperfield
Midfielders: Jason Culina, Brett Emerton, Vince Grella, Luke Wilkshire
Forwards: Carl Valeri, Richard Garcia
Coach: Pim Verbeek
Injured: -
Booked: -
I think it will be a tuff game for Australia. Not only because of the pressure also because of the fans. Most of the fans will support the African team and so there will be an acoustic advantage for Ghana. Referee of this game will be the Italian Roberto Rossetti.
Last meeting: 23.5.2008, friendly, Australia 1 : 0 Ghana
Wins Ghana: 1
Wins Australia: 4
Draw: 1
Ghana had an perfect start in the World-Cup at their own continent. I think that Ghana will use the self-confidence the win against Australia an reach the eight final.
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