Late penalty gives Ghana 1-0 win over Serbia

A penalty by Asamoah Gyan five minutes from time gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Serbia and Africa its first victory of the World Cup finals on Sunday.

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By (Reuters)

Published: Sun 13 Jun 2010, 9:55 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:09 AM

Gyan hit an unstoppable spot kick after Serbian substitute Zdravko Kuzmanovic handled inside the box in the 85th minute.

Eleven minutes earlier Serbian defender Aleksandar Lukovic was sent off for a second yellow card, the third dismissal of the finals so far. Ghana top Group D with three points ahead of the second game in the group between Germany and Australia in Durban later on Sunday.

(Reuters)

Published: Sun 13 Jun 2010, 9:55 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:09 AM

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