Ghana gaffer believes South Korea were more potent upfront than his side, hence the narrow 1-0 loss in their international friendly match on Tuesday at Seoul World Stadium.
South Korea handed Ghana a narrow 1-0 defeat in the 2025 Kirin Cup today. The Black Stars worked hard throughout the match but could not find a goal to change the result.
Ghana had a big chance to take the lead when Benjamin Asare saved a penalty to keep the team in the game. His quick reaction gave hope to the players and fans.
Prince Adu Kwabena found the net later in the match, and Ghana celebrated what looked like a good goal. The joy did not last long because the referee ruled it offside, and the score remained unchanged.
South Korea took their chance and scored the only goal of the match. Ghana tried to push for an equalizer, but the defense of South Korea stayed strong until the final whistle.
“First of all, congratulations to South Korea. I think it was a good game from both sides. They were more clinical on their chances they had”. Addo said when speaking at the pos-match presser.
“I think we had good ball possession but also a lot of chances we created which we couldn’t use. The difference was that they used their chances even though they missed a penalty. I think the game was kind of even.
“I think it was good to watch, a very, very dangerous South Korea from set-pieces, corners and also crosses, incisive crosses, which also led to the first goal. We also had our chances. Good pressing moments where we could have, when we won the ball, scored. But also, good counter-situations. They were more clinical and that’s why I think South Korea won.” the Black Stars manager concluded.
The result means Ghana lost both of their games in the Kirin Cup. The Black Stars were also defeated 2-0 by Japan earlier in the tournament, ending their campaign without a win.
