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World Cup fundi 11 years ago

Thank you ESPN, nice piece. Makes up for the carefully timed piece in the UK's Daily Telegraph implicating Ghana in match-fixing intentions.

Thank you ESPN, nice piece. Makes up for the carefully timed piece in the UK's Daily Telegraph implicating Ghana in match-fixing intentions.
Daniel. 11 years ago

You've said it all! That's a very good piece. Thank you an insightful writer; thank you ESPN!

You've said it all! That's a very good piece. Thank you an insightful writer; thank you ESPN!
GHFUO, heaven is NOT for fools!! 11 years ago

OUR COACH MADE THE WORST SUBS. NONE OF HIS SUBS HELPED US. AA SHOULD HAVE SUBBED BOYE FOR SUMAILA. BROUGH IN OPARE TO PLAY THE 2. REMOVE MUNTARI WHO WAS CARD PRONE. USE KASA ON THE WING AND AFFUL FOR THE 3. WE WOULD HAVE EASI ...
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OUR COACH MADE THE WORST SUBS. NONE OF HIS SUBS HELPED US. AA SHOULD HAVE SUBBED BOYE FOR SUMAILA. BROUGH IN OPARE TO PLAY THE 2. REMOVE MUNTARI WHO WAS CARD PRONE. USE KASA ON THE WING AND AFFUL FOR THE 3. WE WOULD HAVE EASILY BEATEN GERMANY.
Ghfuo, 30seconds WC blunder! 11 years ago

Why?

Why?
Norgwiz 11 years ago

You really are a writer. Please do me a favour also by publishing your writ-ups here for Ghanaians to learn from. Superb one there.

You really are a writer. Please do me a favour also by publishing your writ-ups here for Ghanaians to learn from. Superb one there.
Ern # Black Stars - Dead team walking 11 years ago

Ghana worked hard, all for nothing. Portugal and USA drew yesterday......USA and Germany will draw on Thursday, meaning Ghana goes home whether we beat Portugal or not.
This will be a severe punishment for 2 things:
1. A sl ...
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Ghana worked hard, all for nothing. Portugal and USA drew yesterday......USA and Germany will draw on Thursday, meaning Ghana goes home whether we beat Portugal or not.
This will be a severe punishment for 2 things:
1. A slow start which allowed USA to win the first game and
2. A selfish moment by Jordan Ayew which resulted in Ghana missing the opportunity to win against Germany
Josh 11 years ago

This is a really good piece.In fact it's as if you picked the information from my brains because it is the same way I feel.The best match so far for the tournament and I know the black stars on their good day will always make ...
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This is a really good piece.In fact it's as if you picked the information from my brains because it is the same way I feel.The best match so far for the tournament and I know the black stars on their good day will always make me feel good to be proud as a Ghanaian.I pray they go far in this tournament.
afa iddi 11 years ago

Your piece is equivalent to sharing your ticket with most readers.
Thank you

Your piece is equivalent to sharing your ticket with most readers.
Thank you
Concerned 11 years ago

This is a must-read article for all who yearn for free competition laced with peace and love in this world. Germany must deepen this by playing competitively when they meet the US in the final group game. GermanyGhana will fo ...
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This is a must-read article for all who yearn for free competition laced with peace and love in this world. Germany must deepen this by playing competitively when they meet the US in the final group game. GermanyGhana will forever have my respect and love should they they reproduce this class act in their respective games.
Edem Lasisi, Atlanta 11 years ago

I have never been so proud of an African team. Go Ghana!!!

I have never been so proud of an African team. Go Ghana!!!

Adwoa Ghana Ba 11 years ago

Thanks ESPN.Love to read over and over. Well done Black Stars. You've made Ghana so proud.We're praying for u all. God bless Black Stars,God Bless Ghana.

Thanks ESPN.Love to read over and over. Well done Black Stars. You've made Ghana so proud.We're praying for u all. God bless Black Stars,God Bless Ghana.
Bright 11 years ago

That tell it all about the hospitality nature of Ghanaians. You need not to be a sibling to enjoy our warmth. We are Ghana, we are proud we are!!!

That tell it all about the hospitality nature of Ghanaians. You need not to be a sibling to enjoy our warmth. We are Ghana, we are proud we are!!!
18 year girl 11 years ago

"Goal na ma fef3"

"Goal na ma fef3"
Kwasi 11 years ago

Ghana usually play well/beautifully, ...but we do not win anything. Is that all we want. I think winning is what matters..

Ghana usually play well/beautifully, ...but we do not win anything. Is that all we want. I think winning is what matters..
Kwaku Ampofo 11 years ago

What do you expect from a team which is heavy with midfielders? Ghanaian players and coaches especially, need to grow or groom strikers of the mold of Opoku Afriyie, Abukari, Acquah and who else. Without strikers don't expect ...
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What do you expect from a team which is heavy with midfielders? Ghanaian players and coaches especially, need to grow or groom strikers of the mold of Opoku Afriyie, Abukari, Acquah and who else. Without strikers don't expect too many goals if they come.
Just Passing By 11 years ago

At least in boxing if you box well/beautifully you stand a great chance of winning on points. If we just want to play well for everyone to look and say "That was nice" then we should put more money into boxing and other judge ...
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At least in boxing if you box well/beautifully you stand a great chance of winning on points. If we just want to play well for everyone to look and say "That was nice" then we should put more money into boxing and other judge-ruled sports.
Ama Badua 11 years ago

I agree. That game gave soccer fans around the world great fun. The Germans' play were just as good to watch as the Ghanaian s'. There was certainly good show of sportsmanship and soccer maturity from either side. There was n ...
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I agree. That game gave soccer fans around the world great fun. The Germans' play were just as good to watch as the Ghanaian s'. There was certainly good show of sportsmanship and soccer maturity from either side. There was no intentional breaking of legs or stepping on feet. The game was just fairly clean. I wish the rest of the coming games will follow after this game. That will make my days of watching!!
KKA 11 years ago

Kudo's to Appiah and all the brave fighters.

Kudo's to Appiah and all the brave fighters.
OGOGLO QUARTER! 11 years ago

Pls, NO BODY SHOULD TELL ME I WAS DRUNK. ..

Pls, NO BODY SHOULD TELL ME I WAS DRUNK. ..
The Stallion 11 years ago

USA 2 - 2 POR. Our destiny is no more in our hands.
We are fucked!

I buzzed, but for wheree???

USA 2 - 2 POR. Our destiny is no more in our hands.
We are fucked!

I buzzed, but for wheree???

° ° ° O G I D I G I D I ° ° ° 11 years ago

more than fucked, i bet all i have germany is goin to play a draw, mark my words.

more than fucked, i bet all i have germany is goin to play a draw, mark my words.
OGOGLO QUARTER! 11 years ago

I GAT TO BUZZZZZZZ, HOW DO WE GET FUCKED LIKE THAT.??? THIS TEAM IS A GOOD SKILLFUL ONE BUT LACKING SOMETHING THAT AA IS NOT ABLE TO GIVE AND THAT IS/WAS WHAT IT TAKES/TOOK USA TO BEAT GHANA. A MISSION OF PURPOSE,

I GAT TO BUZZZZZZZ, HOW DO WE GET FUCKED LIKE THAT.??? THIS TEAM IS A GOOD SKILLFUL ONE BUT LACKING SOMETHING THAT AA IS NOT ABLE TO GIVE AND THAT IS/WAS WHAT IT TAKES/TOOK USA TO BEAT GHANA. A MISSION OF PURPOSE,
aNANE 11 years ago

MANAUS, Brazil – Jurgen Klinsmann immediately dismissed suggestions of a "fixed" result between the United States and Germany that would ensure both teams reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.

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MANAUS, Brazil – Jurgen Klinsmann immediately dismissed suggestions of a "fixed" result between the United States and Germany that would ensure both teams reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.

After conceding a heartbreaking last-minute equalizer to tie Portugal 2-2 on Sunday, the Americans have been left in a situation where a draw against Germany in Recife in Thursday's final group game would clinch qualification.

Yet despite his former position as Germany national team coach and his close friendship with its current boss Joachim Loew, Klinsmann insisted both teams would give 100 percent and try to win the game and therefore top Group G.

"There's no such call," Klinsmann said, when asked how he would respond if Loew telephoned him to request a mutually beneficial tie. "Jogi is doing his job and I'm doing my job. I'm going to do everything to get to the round of 16. That's what I'm going to do. There's no time to have friendship calls. It's about business now."

The U.S. team was close to wrapping up a place in the last 16 and if it could have held on for a few more precious seconds it would go into the last match leading the group and certain of progressing in the tournament.

Now it knows that the following scenario applies. A win against Germany would clinch the top spot and set up a round of 16 showdown with the second-place finisher in Group H – a game that would take place in Porto Alegre on June 30.

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.US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts to Silvestre Varela's equalizer in the 95th minute on Sunday. (AFP)
US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts to Silvestre Varela's equalizer in the 95th minute on Sunday. (AFP)

A draw would give USA and Germany five points each, but the Germans would win the group due to its better goal differential and the U.S. would play the Group H winner, likely Belgium, in Salvador on July 1.

With a defeat, it gets tricky. An American loss to Germany, coupled with a Portugal-Ghana draw, would send Klinsmann's men through in the second spot. A loss to Germany mixed with a Portugal win could be good enough too, as long as the Portuguese did not overhaul the Americans' goal differential advantage (currently +1 compared to -4).

Next is the situation that is for statistics majors only. If the U.S. loses to Germany and Ghana beats Portugal, there is still a chance for the Americans to go through. But that would only happen if the U.S. lost by a single goal and Ghana won by a single goal – and the U.S. at least matched the number of goals Ghana scored in its victory.

The complexity of that situation will only add power to the conspiracy theorists who believe that a Klinsmann/Loew arrangement is inevitable – albeit completely illegal under FIFA regulations.

A German journalist even posed Klinsmann a question based around a situation that occurred in the 1982 World Cup, when West Germany and Austria played to a pre-arranged result that send both those teams to the next stage at the expense of Algeria.

"You are talking about a game that is decades away that is only part of German history and not the history of the United States," Klinsmann replied. "The U.S. knows only how to give everything it has in every game. We have that fighting spirit and that energy and determination to do well in every single game. Our goal is to beat Germany.

"I don't think we are made for draws really, unless it happens like tonight with two late goals in the last seconds. Both teams go into this game and want to win the group. We want to go at Germany and get three points and be in the driver's seat for the round of 16. I am sure we will see in four days a very exciting match in Recife. I think coming now is a lot of respect from our opponents."

Whatever Klinsmann says, plenty of U.S. fans will be rooting for a draw in Recife on Thursday and have their calculators handy just in case
benjamin O.anane 11 years ago

Own goal will occur if they plan a fix match sending one team home at the last second.it happen like a miracle. just hold on.

Own goal will occur if they plan a fix match sending one team home at the last second.it happen like a miracle. just hold on.
ma 11 years ago

I the ghanaian fix the match between Germany because are very good

I the ghanaian fix the match between Germany because are very good
GHFUO, heaven is NOT for fools!! 11 years ago

WAT CAN FIFA POSSIBLY DO? PERHAPS, INFLUENCE THE REF TO MAKE A BAD CALL AGAINST EITHER GERMANY OR USA. GH HAS TO DO THEIR PART BY BEATING PORTUGAL BY AT LEAST 4 NIL. PORTUGAL NDEFENCE IS LEAKING AND GH MUST TAKE ADVANTAGE.

WAT CAN FIFA POSSIBLY DO? PERHAPS, INFLUENCE THE REF TO MAKE A BAD CALL AGAINST EITHER GERMANY OR USA. GH HAS TO DO THEIR PART BY BEATING PORTUGAL BY AT LEAST 4 NIL. PORTUGAL NDEFENCE IS LEAKING AND GH MUST TAKE ADVANTAGE.
° ° ° O G I D I G I D I ° ° ° 11 years ago

if usa plays a draw we need only 2;o win

if usa plays a draw we need only 2;o win
Oteng-California USA 11 years ago

May God reward these team for their dedication. What a team! I feel so God even if they loose. Thank you to Akwasi Appiah. I am optimistic this team is the best in Africa. No doubt. The TV commentators say this every time.

May God reward these team for their dedication. What a team! I feel so God even if they loose. Thank you to Akwasi Appiah. I am optimistic this team is the best in Africa. No doubt. The TV commentators say this every time.
PITO 11 years ago

We must beat Portugal like Crazy. We CAN because Portugal is a poor team. They have little bite. Appiah must play attcking formation now. 4-4-2. We Kwadwo Asamoh coming from midfield to join the attack more often.
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We must beat Portugal like Crazy. We CAN because Portugal is a poor team. They have little bite. Appiah must play attcking formation now. 4-4-2. We Kwadwo Asamoh coming from midfield to join the attack more often.
Germany vs USA, one of these teams will score a late goal.
Francis Adomako - Akomeah 11 years ago

An appeal for the rest of the world realm of football to give due respect for Africa football,particularly Ghana.Ghana team displayed what I termed as "Football made in Ghana" and I believe I'm not far from right.I think Ghan ...
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An appeal for the rest of the world realm of football to give due respect for Africa football,particularly Ghana.Ghana team displayed what I termed as "Football made in Ghana" and I believe I'm not far from right.I think Ghana football has great football lessons to teach the world.The team has a blended players of both senior and young stars.I suggest FIFA would partner with Africa teams to help upgrade these stars so as to enjoy great meals of football matches like that of Ghana verses Germany in Brazil 2014.

Francis Adomako - Akomeah 11 years ago

Football,we believe is a game played to create fun and togetherness between human hood.The joy it produces has even attracted the interest of our women who now play great and good football in the highest level.The Brazil 2014 ...
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Football,we believe is a game played to create fun and togetherness between human hood.The joy it produces has even attracted the interest of our women who now play great and good football in the highest level.The Brazil 2014must live up to expectation,that is,we must see deservable teams qualify to play in the tournament.In this respect,we humbly appeal to the German team to give us a true reflection of their best-self in their last Group G match with USA on Thursday 26th June.This would help sustain the enthusiasm football need to feed the world.Hope our humble appeal shall be rendered to the Germans .We hope they will comply to avoid disgrace as they did to Algeria team from Africa in Germany 2006.we live to watch.
Keke 11 years ago

Are we not out already? Even if we score Portugal 3-0 and Germany defeats USA, the head to head between us and USA is to their advantage because they beat us. Someone should tell me I am wrong. We may play for pride.

Are we not out already? Even if we score Portugal 3-0 and Germany defeats USA, the head to head between us and USA is to their advantage because they beat us. Someone should tell me I am wrong. We may play for pride.
KK 11 years ago

I believe they would consider goal differential before head to head scores.

I believe they would consider goal differential before head to head scores.
That is right 11 years ago

Goal to Goal comes before head to head

Goal to Goal comes before head to head
Adwoa Ghana Ba 11 years ago

Oh dear Lord help Ghana Blacks To qualify.We're eager to see them go ahead. Amen.

Oh dear Lord help Ghana Blacks To qualify.We're eager to see them go ahead. Amen.
Dr. B USA 11 years ago

That game was something else. A game that nobody won yet it was classy, energetic, skillful and just beautiful. You are right to say words are not enough. Good luck Ghana and good luck Germany. You made football fans all arou ...
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That game was something else. A game that nobody won yet it was classy, energetic, skillful and just beautiful. You are right to say words are not enough. Good luck Ghana and good luck Germany. You made football fans all around the world proud. A class act of 45 minutes in football!
Kwadwo, UK 11 years ago

Thank you Sir. I have been reading it over and over. Good job

Thank you Sir. I have been reading it over and over. Good job
Pastor logoligi 11 years ago

Germans are like family to Ghana. We inter- marry, We respect Germans and they respect us, we love drinking just like us- As a matter of fact we love Germans!!

Germans are like family to Ghana. We inter- marry, We respect Germans and they respect us, we love drinking just like us- As a matter of fact we love Germans!!
Pastor logoligi 11 years ago

germans love to drink just like Ghanians. We love you Germans!!

germans love to drink just like Ghanians. We love you Germans!!
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