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Game over!
The game ends at the Seoul World Cup! In a tight match, South Korea defeats Ghana 1-0, with the only goal scored by Lee Tae-Seok, in this International Friendly. Thank you for following the game with us in real time.
Key moments
Another change for the South Korean team. Lee Kang-In leaves the field and is replaced by Eom Ji-Sung for South Korea. The home team is trying to slow down the game with the substitution. Ghana is having difficulty creating chances in the match.
The game becomes bogged down by Ghana's marking. Jonas Adjetey fouls Cho Gue-Sung of the South Korean national team. The Ghanaian team tightens its marking in the friendly match to try and react in the game.
More changes for South Korea. Kim Tae-Hyeon replaces Park Jin-Seob in the South Korean national team. The home team makes another change in the friendly match and is looking for a second goal to increase their lead.
SOUTH KOREA MISSES PENALTY!
In the play, Hawng Hee-Chan shoots with his right foot towards the corner, but goalkeeper Benjamin Asare makes a good save and prevents the second goal for the South Koreans in the friendly match. Following that, Kim Tae-Hyeon replaces Park Jin-Seob in the South Korean team.
PENALTY FOR SOUTH KOREA!
PENALTY FOR SOUTH KOREA! Hwang Hee-Chan is fouled by Caleb Yirenkyi in the friendly match, and the referee awards a penalty to the South Korean team. South Korea has a great chance to extend their lead against Ghana.
Yellow card for Ghana. Alidu Seidu commits a hard foul and is shown a yellow card by the referee in this friendly match. Alidu Seidu is now on a yellow card suspension and risks being sent off if he receives a second yellow.
GOAL FOR SOUTH KOREA!
Lee Tae-Seok opens the scoring in the friendly match. On a play down the left flank, Tae-Seok heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, finding the back of the net past goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. South Korea takes the lead in the match.
Substitution for South Korea. Oh Hyeon-Gyu and Son Heung-Min leave the field and are replaced by Cho Gue-Sung and Hwang Hee-Chan in the South Korean national team for the friendly match. More changes for the home team.
South Korea resumes its pressure in the friendly match. In the play, Son Heung-Min passes to Lee Kang-In, who controls the ball outside the right side of the area. Kang-In shoots with his left foot inside the area, and the ball deflects off the Ghanaian defense.
South Korea attempts to open the scoring. In the play, Oh Hyeon-Gyu tries a shot with his right foot from outside the area, but goalkeeper Benjamin Asare makes a good save and prevents the opening goal for the South Korean team.
2º/45'
The second half begins with changes. Jens Castrop and Kwon Hyeok-Kyu leave the field and are replaced by Seo Min-Woo and Kim Jin-Gyu in the South Korean national team. For now, South Korea and Ghana remain at 0-0 in the International Friendly.
End of the first half
It's over! The first half of the Seoul World Cup is over. For now, South Korea and Ghana remain at 0-0 in this International Friendly. We'll be back shortly to follow the second half of this great match.
Ghana presses again but runs into the South Korean defense. In the play, Kamaldeen Sulemana attempts a shot with his right foot from the left side, but the ball deflects off the South Korean defense. The best chance was for South Korea.
Almost a GOAL for South Korea. In the play, Son Heung-Min crosses the ball into the area and passes to Kwon Hyoek-Kyu. Hyoek-Kyu heads the ball high, but goalkeeper Benjamin Asare makes a good save and prevents the opening goal for the South Koreans.
Almost a GOAL for Ghana. In the play, Kamaldeen Sulemana attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the area, but goalkeeper Song Bum-Keun makes a good save and prevents the opening goal for the Ghanaian team in the friendly match.
Gideon Mensah fouls Lee Kang-In, stopping South Korea's play. The game remains very disjointed in this friendly match, with both teams struggling to create chances. So far, neither goalkeeper has made a save.
South Korea maintains pressure in the match and tries to prevent plays from the Ghanaian team. Christopher Bonsu Baah is thwarted by Lee Tae-Seok's marking and misses an opportunity to create a play in the friendly match. The game becomes bogged down.
South Korea tries to take control of the match. Seol Young-Woo fouls Kojo Peprah Oppong, disrupting a Ghanaian attack. South Korea tightens its marking again in the friendly match, but struggles to create opportunities.
Ghana tightens its marking and makes the game choppy. Kwasi Sibo fouls Lee Kang-In, interrupting a South Korean attack in the friendly match. South Korea is having difficulty creating chances and is struggling with the marking.
Ghana tries to open the scoring. On a play down the right flank, Christopher Bonsu Baah attempts a shot with his left foot, but the ball deflects off the South Korean defense. The Ghanaian team is applying pressure in the opening minutes of the match.
1º/00' - The game begins!
The game starts at the Seoul World Cup. The ball is rolling for the first half between South Korea and Ghana, in this International Friendly. Follow the live broadcast of this great match with us on the VAVEL portal.
Ghana's Lineup
Ghana announces its official team lineup to face South Korea: Benjamin Asare, Jonas Adjei, Alidu Seidu, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Gideon Mensah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kwasi Sibo, Prince Owusu, Christopher Baah, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Prince Adu.
South Korea's Lineup
South Korea announces its official team lineup to face Ghana: Song Bum-Keun, Cho Yu-Min, Kim Min-Jae, Seol Young-Woo, Lee Tae-Seok, Lee Kang-in, Park Jin-Seop, Jens Castrop, Son Heung-Min, Kwon Hyeok-Kyu, Oh Hyun-Gyu.
Assists
South Korea's Assists
Kang-in: 2 assists in 5 games
Heung-Min: 1 assist in 5 games
Jae-Sung: 1 assist in 4 games
Kang-in: 2 assists in 5 games
Heung-Min: 1 assist in 5 games
Jae-Sung: 1 assist in 4 games
Ghana's Assists
Ayew: 2 assists in 2 games
Francis: 1 assist in 3 games
Annan: 1 assist in 1 game
Top Scorers
South Korea's Top Scorers
Heung-Min: 3 goals in 5 games
Oh Hyun-Gyu: 2 goals in 4 games
Dong-Gyeong: 1 goal in 4 games
Heung-Min: 3 goals in 5 games
Oh Hyun-Gyu: 2 goals in 4 games
Dong-Gyeong: 1 goal in 4 games
Ghana's Top Scorers
Thomas-Asante: 1 goal in 3 games
Simpson: 1 goal in 2 games
Ayew: 1 goal in 2 games
Recent matches of Ghana
Japan 2-0 Ghana - November 14, 2025 - International Friendly
Ghana 1-0 Comoros - October 12, 2025 - CAF Qualifiers
Central African Republic 0-5 Ghana - October 8, 2025 - Qualifiers CAF
Ghana 1-0 Mali - September 8, 2025 - Qualifiers - CAF
Chad 1-1 Ghana - September 4, 2025 - Qualifiers - CAF
Ghana 1-0 Comoros - October 12, 2025 - CAF Qualifiers
Central African Republic 0-5 Ghana - October 8, 2025 - Qualifiers CAF
Ghana 1-0 Mali - September 8, 2025 - Qualifiers - CAF
Chad 1-1 Ghana - September 4, 2025 - Qualifiers - CAF
Recent matches of South Korea
South Korea 2-0 Bolivia - November 14, 2025 - International Friendly
South Korea 2-0 Paraguay - October 14, 2025 - International Friendly
South Korea 0-5 Brazil - October 10, 2025 - International Friendly
Mexico 2-2 South Korea - September 9, 2025 - International Friendly
United States 0-2 South Korea - September 6, 2025 - International Friendly
South Korea 2-0 Paraguay - October 14, 2025 - International Friendly
South Korea 0-5 Brazil - October 10, 2025 - International Friendly
Mexico 2-2 South Korea - September 9, 2025 - International Friendly
United States 0-2 South Korea - September 6, 2025 - International Friendly
Recent matches
South Korea 2-3 Ghana - November 28, 2022 - World Cup
Ghana 4-0 South Korea - June 9, 2014 - International friendly
South Korea 2-1 Ghana - June 7, 2011 - International friendly
South Korea 1-3 Ghana - October 8, 2006 - International friendly
South Korea 1-3 Ghana - June 4, 2006 - International friendly
Ghana 4-0 South Korea - June 9, 2014 - International friendly
South Korea 2-1 Ghana - June 7, 2011 - International friendly
South Korea 1-3 Ghana - October 8, 2006 - International friendly
South Korea 1-3 Ghana - June 4, 2006 - International friendly
Welcome!
South Korea and Ghana face each other on Tuesday (18), at 06:00 am, at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The match is valid for the International Friendly. Join us for live coverage of this great match on the VAVEL website.
