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0 By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, June 2, GNA – The Black Stars of Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium, with a late strike from Luis Koumas rescuing a point for the hosts.
Ghana looked set for victory after Caleb Yirenkyi struck in the 66th minute, but Koumas scored deep into stoppage time in the 94th minute to deny the visitors a win.
Wales threatened early in the contest, with Daniel James testing Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who produced a fine save in the opening stages. James came close again shortly after, but his effort hit the crossbar, much to the relief of the Ghana defence.
Ghana had a massive chance to take the lead before the break when Jordan Ayew capitalised on a mistake by Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow, but the forward was unable to convert.
Coach Carlos Queiroz made changes in the second half, and Ghana improved markedly, creating more openings as they took greater control of the game.
Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, tapping in from close range after Darlow failed to hold onto the ball.
Ghana continued to press forward, with Jerome Opoku heading on target three minutes later, only for Darlow to make a crucial save.
Wales pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages and eventually found it in dramatic fashion, as Koumas netted in the 94th minute to level the score.
Ghana are drawn in Group L for the World Cup, where they will begin their campaign against Panama in Toronto before facing England and Croatia in Boston and Philadelphia, respectively.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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