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The Black Stars of Ghana put on what could be described as the worst defending by the national team in over a decade on Wednesday dawn during the first half of the friendly match against the USA.
In the friendly match played at the Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, Ghana struggled to play proper football.
The Black Stars despite seeing a lot of the ball conceded the first goal in the 10th minute when youngster Giovanni Reyna was allowed to go on a good run as defenders appeared to watch on.
The Borussia Dortmund talent eventually burst into the Black Stars area and smashed home from close range when he capitalized on a loose ball after a blocked shot.
Just 9 minutes later, Ghana defender Baba Rahman gave away a penalty when the pressure on the Black Stars defense got to him.
From 12 yards, USA captain Christian Pulisic fired his shot down the middle of the goal and succeeded in finding the back of the net to double the lead for his side.
Thanks to two more goals from Folarin Balogun and Giovanni Reyna who finished the game with a brace, the US secured a delightful 4-0 win in front of the home fans.
In truth, the USA could have scored more in the second half but decided to take their foot off the gas after the break.
For Ghana, the Black Stars lost the game due to the disastrous showing and the non-progressive type of game they played.
Pressure is now on Ghana coach Chris Hughton ahead of the start of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November.
In the friendly match played at the Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, Ghana struggled to play proper football.
The Black Stars despite seeing a lot of the ball conceded the first goal in the 10th minute when youngster Giovanni Reyna was allowed to go on a good run as defenders appeared to watch on.
The Borussia Dortmund talent eventually burst into the Black Stars area and smashed home from close range when he capitalized on a loose ball after a blocked shot.
Just 9 minutes later, Ghana defender Baba Rahman gave away a penalty when the pressure on the Black Stars defense got to him.
From 12 yards, USA captain Christian Pulisic fired his shot down the middle of the goal and succeeded in finding the back of the net to double the lead for his side.
Thanks to two more goals from Folarin Balogun and Giovanni Reyna who finished the game with a brace, the US secured a delightful 4-0 win in front of the home fans.
In truth, the USA could have scored more in the second half but decided to take their foot off the gas after the break.
For Ghana, the Black Stars lost the game due to the disastrous showing and the non-progressive type of game they played.
Pressure is now on Ghana coach Chris Hughton ahead of the start of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November.