Australia draw with Ghana
Sunday, 20 June 2010
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP): Ten-man Australia held on for a 1-1 draw with Ghana Saturday at the World Cup.
Australia, which lost Harry Kewell to a straight red card in the 24th minute, took the lead in the 11th. Forward Brett Holman slotted in a rebound after Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson had saved a free kick from Mark Bresciano.
Kewell, who led Australia's attack, was sent off for blocking a shot from Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah on the line with his upper arm.
Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan converted the ensuing penalty in the 25th for his second goal - and second penalty - of the tournament.
Ghana nearly went ahead two minutes later when Prince Tagoe's close-range shot went just wide. Then, just before halftime, forward Kevin-Prince Boateng made a run down the right and sent his shot toward the far post, but Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer tipped the shot behind for a corner.
Australia, which lost Harry Kewell to a straight red card in the 24th minute, took the lead in the 11th. Forward Brett Holman slotted in a rebound after Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson had saved a free kick from Mark Bresciano.
Kewell, who led Australia's attack, was sent off for blocking a shot from Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah on the line with his upper arm.
Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan converted the ensuing penalty in the 25th for his second goal - and second penalty - of the tournament.
Ghana nearly went ahead two minutes later when Prince Tagoe's close-range shot went just wide. Then, just before halftime, forward Kevin-Prince Boateng made a run down the right and sent his shot toward the far post, but Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer tipped the shot behind for a corner.