The senior national team, the Black Stars today continued their winning streak over the Asians by beating the Red Devils of South Korea 3-1 in Seoul on Sunday. Striker Asamoah Gyan and Midfielder Michael Essien scored for the Black Stars in Ghana’s final Asia tour game. Both sides ended the first half goalless.
The second half produced a four-goal thriller with the Black Stars hitting the Koreans three times against one from the home team. Ghana opened the scoring in the 50th minute through Asamoah Gyan who connected with the head a Laryea Kingson cross from the right. Eight minutes later, Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien scored the second.
South Korea rallied back to pull one back through D. Hyun in the 63rd minute. With three minutes to end regulation time, Asamoah Gyan hit a brace, scoring Ghana’s third goal to seal a 3-1 victory for the Black Stars.
The Black Stars first beat Japan 1-0 in Yokohama on Wednesday. Ghana, who scored all the goals in the second half looked the better side in both halves, with a team which also featured Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari and Michael Essien. The game was the second for the Black Stars in four days.
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