Match 2 of day 9
We now move on to the second match of the day, South Korea vs Ghana at 4 pm (13:00 GMT) at Education City Stadium.
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South Korea XI: Seunggyu, Jinsu, Minjae, Moonhwan, Younggwon, Wooyoung, Hwang Inbeom, Son, Changhoon, Wooyeong, Guesung.
Who to watch out for in South Korea’ team
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min – last season’s Premier League Golden Boot winner – has become the face of South Korean football.
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However, that face was covered with a mask during the match against Uruguay following a fracture under Son’s left eye and a last-minute clearance to play.
Ghana XI: Ati Zigi, Lamptey, Salisu, Mensah, Amartey, Partey, Kudus , Samed, Jordan J. Ayew, A. Ayew, Williams.
In opening matches, South Korea drew 0-0 against Uruguay; Ghana lost to Portugal 3-2.
Who to watch out for in Ghana’s team
Ghana captain Andre Ayew scored the team’s first goal – and the first of any African team – of the tournament, a feat followed by Osman Bukari scoring in the 89th minute against Portugal.
Kick-off
We’re under way here at Education City Stadium.
1 min: South Korea 0-0 Ghana
South Korea start strong
Just like their game against Uruguay, South Korea’s play has been brisk here. They look dangerous in transition.
6 mins: South Korea 0-0 Ghana
GOAL!
Salisu scores for Ghana completely against the run of play!
Jordan Ayew plays a dangerous free-kick into the box and in the ensuing scramble, the 23-year-old Salisu turns and scores instinctively.
23 mins: South Korea 0-1 Ghana
The game has turned on its head
Ghana score with their first shot on target. The goal has filled them with confidence and they’ve come alive here.
Football huh?
28 mins: South Korea 0-1 Ghana
GOAL!
Kudus doubles the lead for Ghana!
Jordan Ayew with his second assist of the game. His superb cross in from the left is deftly headed home by the Ajax man.
The first goal came against the run of play but the Black Stars have fully deserved this one.
34 mins: South Korea 0-2 Ghana
A lot of love on social media for ‘starboy’ Kudus
Kudos to Kudus who continues excellent form for club and country
Mohammed Kudus scores his seventh goal in 20 appearances for the Black Stars.
He has been excellent for Ajax this season, and the 22-year-old looks like the real deal.
Half-time: South Korea 0-2 Ghana
Ghana go into the break in the lead.
Half-time: South Korea 0-2 Ghana
Second half under way!
All to do for South Korea here.
46 mins: South Korea 0-2 Ghana
Jordan Ayew has been key for Ghana so far
Jo Guesung scores for South Korea.
Substitute Kangin makes an instant impact and his ball in from the left is expertly headed in by Guesung.
Game on!
57 mins: South Korea 1-2 Ghana
GOAL!
Guesung equalises for South Korea!
Left back Jinsu’s cross is powerfully headed home by South Korea’s number nine for his second goal. Wow!
60 mins: South Korea 2-2 Ghana
Do call it a comeback!
This World Cup delivers again.
Another lovely cross and header from Guesung. The stadium erupts with raw passion from the South Korean fans.
Incredible!
Absolute scenes inside the stadium as South Korea gets onto the score sheet with two goals in succession.
The Taegeuk Warriors’ fans are hugging, pulling and jumping on top of each other as they celebrate their team’s comeback.
For perhaps the first time in the game, the Ghanaian camp looks perplexed.
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GOAL!
Kudus scores again.
Mensah makes an overlapping run down the left and his low cross is missed by Williams but Kudus is on hand to stroke home.
68 mins: South Korea 2-3 Ghana
It’s that man again
A superstar in the making! 2014 was when James Rodríguez announced himself on the international stage, Mbappe in 2018 – is it Kudus’s turn?
The Black Stars lost 3-2 in their first game and now they’re up 3-2. They’re pure box office.
It’s the first time they’ve scored three goals in a World Cup.
71 mins: South Korea 2-3 Ghana
Breaking records…
…and South Korea’s World Cup dream.
Kudus has been unstoppable today.
10 minutes of injury time!
Spare a thought for the Ghanaian fans whose heart rate must be through the roof here!
South Korea are camping out in the Ghana half.
90+2 mins: South Korea 2-3 Ghana
Full-time!
South Korea 2-3 Ghana!
Red card for Bento
South Korea coach Paulo Bento receives a red card. He’s livid with the referee for blowing the whistle before South Korea have the chance to take the corner they’d won.
Absolute scenes here!
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