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A solitary Priscilla Okyere goal proved enough for Ghana to overcome a numerical disadvantage and beat Germany in the match for third place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Azerbaijan 2012.
Just
two minutes were on the clock when Vivien Beil found herself in space
in the Africans’ box, but her shot was well parried by Victoria Agyei.
Thereafter, though, there was little noteworthy action until just after
the half-hour, when Fatima Alhassan picked up her second yellow card
within four minutes and, consequently, a red.
Yet despite being a player down, it was Ghana
who took the lead seven minutes before the break. The impressive
Sherifatu Sumaila delivered a pinpoint cross from the right and although
goalkeeper Merle Frohms got a hand to Okyere’s first-time effort, she
couldn’t keep it out.
The Germans dominated
possession after the restart, but they struggled to create meaningful
opportunities against the Ghanaians, who worked tirelessly. Sara Dabritz
did test Agyei with one powerful 25-yard free-kick, but the Ghana 'keeper was up to the challenge.
Ultimately, the Europeans lacked the invention necessary to break down their stubborn opponents, who held on to seize bronze.
The quote
Anouschka Bernhard, Germany coach: "First of all I want to congratulate Ghana. Of course we are very disappointed. We could not take advantage of the fact that we had an extra player. We were not able to create opportunities to score. Therefore we did not deserve to win this match."
Anouschka Bernhard, Germany coach: "First of all I want to congratulate Ghana. Of course we are very disappointed. We could not take advantage of the fact that we had an extra player. We were not able to create opportunities to score. Therefore we did not deserve to win this match."
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