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06/23 17:22 CDT England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite
flurry-filled final minutes
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final
minutes
By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) --- England dominated possession but came up empty on
several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the
World Cup.
Both teams won their opening matches, with Ghana beating Panama 1-0 and England
defeating Croatia 4-2. Now both still have work to do in Group L before
securing a spot in the knockout round.
England, which has not lost to an African country at the World Cup in nine
meetings, outshot Ghana 19-1 but failed capitalize on multiple chances in the
closing minutes.
England lost to France in the quarterfinals at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Ghana hasn't made it to the knockout round since reaching the quarterfinals at
the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The Three Lions had a chance to take the lead in the 86th minute when Nico
O'Reilly's header hit the crossbar. Harry Kane gathered the rebound but
couldn't get enough on it with his left foot and shot high.
Ghana's best chance came in the 78th minute came when Abdul Fatawu outfought
England midfielder Eberechi Eze for the ball and raced down the sideline. He
fed the ball to Prince Adu, but he was challenged from behind by Ezri Konsa
before he could get off a shot. Adu wanted a foul but didn't get it.
In the first half, England had 60% of the possession but only five attempts on
goal, with Kane missing inside the box just before the end of the half.
Ghana picked up the pace in the second half, getting a chance in the 50th
minute when Marvin Senaya got a touch in the box, but couldn't quite get much
behind a header as it was blocked by the England defense.
England will play its final group match against Panama on Saturday in East
Rutherford, New Jersey. Ghana will take on Panama on Saturday in Philadelphia.
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