Ghana’s fast rising 22 year old sensation Mohammed Kudus showed exactly why he is one of the most sought after youngsters in the game as he delivered a masterclass on Monday evening to gift his side an important 2-3 win over South Korea to keep alive the Black Stars’ hopes of progressing to the Round of 16 in the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup.In the match played at the Education City Stadium, Kudus’ brace, which were the first goals for the youngster on the World Cup stage, ensured Ghana overcame a late charge from the Asian country to record their first win in Group H after falling to defeat against Portugal in the opener.𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 ✔️ 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡 ! 🕺🏽🔥 🇰🇷 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗞𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔 2️⃣-3️⃣ 𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔 🇬🇭#BlackStars | #FIFAWorldCup| #TeamGhana | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/mqLv9HpR7y— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 28, 2022 It is a game where Ghana looked in cruise control judging by the half time break as they led 0-2 after weathering an early storm from the South Koreans.However, two quick goals from Cho Gue-Sung in the space of three minutes, turned the encounter into a contest once again in the remaining half an hour where Kudus ended up emerging as the match winner with his second goal that gifted Ghana a memorable victory.That first World Cup goal feeling for Mohammed Kudus.Rising star 💫 pic.twitter.com/lHaCibmWoJ— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 28, 2022 The opening exchanges of the game however belonged to South Korea with the Paulo Bento coached side getting seven corners in the opening twenty minutes.But for all their domination which lacked an end product, it the Black Stars who got the all-important opener as Mohammed Salisu poked the ball into the back of the net to give Ghana the lead very much against the run of play in the 23rd minute after a first class in-swinging delivery by Jordan Ayew.The Southampton man reacting quickly after the Taegur Warriors had failed to deal with the free kick awarded to them, allowing Salisu to sweep the ball home.24’ 𝗚⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️𝗔𝗟! Mohammed Salisu opens the scoring for Ghana ! GET IN 🕺🏽🇰🇷 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗞𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔 0️⃣-1️⃣ 𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔 🇬🇭#BlackStars | #FIFAWorldCup | #TeamGhana | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/UT5MVve5RP— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 28, 2022 With the change in tide, Ghana needed only ten minutes to double their advantage as Kudus bagged his first World Cup goal with a glancing header following yet another exquisite cross by Ayew to give the Black Stars a 0-2 lead at the break.Trailing by two goals at the break, South Korea started the second half with great intent, as Cho Gue-sung registered his country’s first shot on target of the World Cup, forcing Lawrence Ati-Zigi into a smart save with a forceful header.##NAJAVA_MECA_6843412##That proved to be a springboard for the sensational Cho, who turned the game on its head with two goals in three minutes. First, the 24-year-old nodded home from substitute Lee Kang-in’s superb delivery, and just moments later, he towered over the Ghana defence to power a header into the back of the net.Just as it seemed that Ghana were on the ropes, an enthralling contest produced another dramatic plot twist when Kudus restored his side’s advantage. Iñaki Williams failed to make any real connection with Gideon Mensah’s low cross, but Kudus made no mistake with a composed left-footed finish.Mohammed Kudus is the first Black Stars player to bag a brace in a single World Cup game🌟. pic.twitter.com/iLdGmubeKg— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_) November 28, 2022 After being level for just seven minutes, South Korea again found themselves searching for an equaliser. Lee’s menacing free-kick was saved, while Kim Jin-su had a scuffed effort cleared off the line. Ghana had to survive ten minutes of added time, during which Cho was denied a hat-trick by Ati-Zigi, to secure three crucial points. As for South Korea, they have now failed to win all 11 of their second group games at a World Cup, and they are left with just one point to their name after two matches.Monday, Nov 28th16:00: (2.55) S.Korea (2.95) Ghana (3.05) H19:00: (1.50) Brazil (4.10) Switzerland (7.00) G22:00: (2.10) Portugal (3.20) Uruguay (3.80) H
