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Good morning and welcome to the live text commentary of the international friendly match between Mexico and Ghana.
The two countries are locking horns today in a warm-up game at the Bank of America Stadium today.
The Black Stars are using the friendly match to prepare for the start of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November.
Head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton is also using the international friendly match to prepare his side for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast.
Ghanaians in the United States are eagerly looking forward to our game against Mexico with great enthusiasm.
#BlackStars | #MEXGHA pic.twitter.com/sss7v8mA4i
— Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 14, 2023
Ahead of kick-off, Ghana’s starting eleven of the game is out.
Arsenal ace Thomas Partey will captain Ghana in the International friendly against Mexico at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday.
The 30-year-old who missed Ghana’s Africa Cup Nations qualifier against Central African Republic and the friendly against Liberia returns after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out for weeks.
Lawrence Ati-Zigi maintains place in post.
Stephan Ambrosius makes his first start for the Black Stars as he is named alongside Nicholas Opoku and Joseph Aidoo in a three-back system that would see Gideon Mensah and Kingsley Schindler play as wing backs.
Elisha Owusu will partner Thomas Partey in central midfield while Mohammed Kudus operate behind Antoine Semenyo.
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?? Our #BlackStars to face Mexico ??#MEXGHA pic.twitter.com/5H37JG6Odu
— ?? Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 15, 2023
We are a little over 30 minutes to the start of the cracking game at the Bank of America Stadium.
Kick off:
1’ We are off at the Bank of America Stadium. It is Mexico vs Ghana.
3’ A very lively but slow start to this international friendly match.
5’ Ghana not doing bad at all in the early stages of the game.
8’ Mexico will come forward with purpose but the Ghana defense stands tall to avert the danger.
14’ A through ball splits the defense of Mexico, Antoine Semenyo cuts the ball back but no one there to connect.
17’ Thomas Partey shown the first yellow card of the game after an elbow to an opposing player.
18’ Mexico takes the free kick but it’s wasted. Ghana regains possession and will try to make something out of this.
20’ Mexico 0-0 Ghana.
23’ A second yellow card is show to Joseph Aidoo. Touch times for the defense of Ghana as they struggle to contain the paver attack of the opposition.
24’ The game is delayed for injured Joseph Aidoo to receive treatment.
27’ Aidoo is not able to continue and will be replaced by Alidu Seidu.
30’ Mexico 0-0 Ghana.
35’ It’s been Mexico enjoying possession in the last five minutes. The Black Stars are now completely being outplayed.
37’ Shaky defending from the Black Stars almost gifts Mexico the first goal of the game. Solid clearance from Stephan Ambrosius to keep the game level.
40’ We are into the final five minutes of the first half. There are been no goals from either side.
43’ The Black Stars are pushing for a strong finish to the first half. Good overall play from the team.
45’ We are doing the minutes of additional time.
45+2’ The referee has whistled to bring the first half to a close. Great game of football at the Bank of America Stadium.
We will be back after 15 minutes with the second half action.
Second Half:
46’ Chris Hughton makes second Black Stars change. Thomas Partey is out and is replaced by Abdul Salis Samed.
48’ The hard tackles are not stopping. It’s one foul after the other as both national teams go at it in search for the opening goal of the game.
50’ Mexico 0-0 Ghana.
52’ Mohammed Kudus goes on a good run but is brought down for a foul.
55’ The Mexico national team now dominating possession.
59’ Goal!!! Hirving Lozano scores to give Mexico the lead.
63’ More changes for Black Stars as Chris Hughton tries to change the game from the bencj.
68’ Inaki Williams is on to replace Antoine Semenyo.
70’ Jordan Ayew is coming on for Kingsley Schindler. He takes the captains armband.
71’ Mexico 2-0 Ghana. A defense splitting pass leaves Ati-Zigi helpless as he concedes the second goal of the night.
74’ The Black Stars of Ghana are struggling to compete at this point. This has not been a good performance for the West Africans.
80’ We are now into the final 10 minutes of the game.
85’ Jordan Ayew has been very good since coming on. Fantastic hold up play from the Crystal Palace winger.
90’ We will do three minutes of additional time.
It’s all over at the Bank of America Stadium. Defeat for Ghana, the first under head coach Chris Hughton.
The two countries are locking horns today in a warm-up game at the Bank of America Stadium today.
The Black Stars are using the friendly match to prepare for the start of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November.
Head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton is also using the international friendly match to prepare his side for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast.
Ghanaians in the United States are eagerly looking forward to our game against Mexico with great enthusiasm.
#BlackStars | #MEXGHA pic.twitter.com/sss7v8mA4i
— Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 14, 2023
Ahead of kick-off, Ghana’s starting eleven of the game is out.
Arsenal ace Thomas Partey will captain Ghana in the International friendly against Mexico at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday.
The 30-year-old who missed Ghana’s Africa Cup Nations qualifier against Central African Republic and the friendly against Liberia returns after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out for weeks.
Lawrence Ati-Zigi maintains place in post.
Stephan Ambrosius makes his first start for the Black Stars as he is named alongside Nicholas Opoku and Joseph Aidoo in a three-back system that would see Gideon Mensah and Kingsley Schindler play as wing backs.
Elisha Owusu will partner Thomas Partey in central midfield while Mohammed Kudus operate behind Antoine Semenyo.
? ???? ???? ??
?? Our #BlackStars to face Mexico ??#MEXGHA pic.twitter.com/5H37JG6Odu
— ?? Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 15, 2023
We are a little over 30 minutes to the start of the cracking game at the Bank of America Stadium.
Kick off:
1’ We are off at the Bank of America Stadium. It is Mexico vs Ghana.
3’ A very lively but slow start to this international friendly match.
5’ Ghana not doing bad at all in the early stages of the game.
8’ Mexico will come forward with purpose but the Ghana defense stands tall to avert the danger.
14’ A through ball splits the defense of Mexico, Antoine Semenyo cuts the ball back but no one there to connect.
17’ Thomas Partey shown the first yellow card of the game after an elbow to an opposing player.
18’ Mexico takes the free kick but it’s wasted. Ghana regains possession and will try to make something out of this.
20’ Mexico 0-0 Ghana.
23’ A second yellow card is show to Joseph Aidoo. Touch times for the defense of Ghana as they struggle to contain the paver attack of the opposition.
24’ The game is delayed for injured Joseph Aidoo to receive treatment.
27’ Aidoo is not able to continue and will be replaced by Alidu Seidu.
30’ Mexico 0-0 Ghana.
35’ It’s been Mexico enjoying possession in the last five minutes. The Black Stars are now completely being outplayed.
37’ Shaky defending from the Black Stars almost gifts Mexico the first goal of the game. Solid clearance from Stephan Ambrosius to keep the game level.
40’ We are into the final five minutes of the first half. There are been no goals from either side.
43’ The Black Stars are pushing for a strong finish to the first half. Good overall play from the team.
45’ We are doing the minutes of additional time.
45+2’ The referee has whistled to bring the first half to a close. Great game of football at the Bank of America Stadium.
We will be back after 15 minutes with the second half action.
Second Half:
46’ Chris Hughton makes second Black Stars change. Thomas Partey is out and is replaced by Abdul Salis Samed.
48’ The hard tackles are not stopping. It’s one foul after the other as both national teams go at it in search for the opening goal of the game.
50’ Mexico 0-0 Ghana.
52’ Mohammed Kudus goes on a good run but is brought down for a foul.
55’ The Mexico national team now dominating possession.
59’ Goal!!! Hirving Lozano scores to give Mexico the lead.
63’ More changes for Black Stars as Chris Hughton tries to change the game from the bencj.
68’ Inaki Williams is on to replace Antoine Semenyo.
70’ Jordan Ayew is coming on for Kingsley Schindler. He takes the captains armband.
71’ Mexico 2-0 Ghana. A defense splitting pass leaves Ati-Zigi helpless as he concedes the second goal of the night.
74’ The Black Stars of Ghana are struggling to compete at this point. This has not been a good performance for the West Africans.
80’ We are now into the final 10 minutes of the game.
85’ Jordan Ayew has been very good since coming on. Fantastic hold up play from the Crystal Palace winger.
90’ We will do three minutes of additional time.
It’s all over at the Bank of America Stadium. Defeat for Ghana, the first under head coach Chris Hughton.