Ghana – Uruguay

Ghana does not look like an outsider against Uruguay

Ghana will play a crucial match against Uruguay on Friday, 2 December. The game has very important tournament significance. There are also some emotional intrigues. Ghana, from a tournament point of view, will settle for a draw. Uruguay are bound to win. An important point is that the game is seen as revenge for 2010. Ghana lost to Uruguay in the quarterfinals when Luis Suárez knocked the ball over the goal line. For the Africans, it is an extremely crucial encounter. The Ghana national team made a very pleasant impression in their first matches. Somewhere the players lack organization and discipline, but they have enough talent and skills in attack. Ghana played decently against Portugal, scoring two goals. The Koreans managed to score three goals. At the moment, Otto Addo's charges are the most spectacular team at the World Cup with a goal difference of 5-5. There are no problems with character either. The Africans did not break down when they conceded two goals in a row to South Korea. The team now have a good mix of young stars and experienced players. In particular, brothers Ayew and Parti have integrated intelligently into the squad with rising star Kudus. The young forward scored a double against South Korea. Uruguay are the exact opposite of Ghana. At the moment, one of the strongest South American teams is perhaps the biggest disappointment of the tournament. The older generations of Suárez and Cavani are long past their peak. At the World Cup in Qatar, the players are no longer at a high level. Luis Suárez objectively looks the weak link in the national team. The player is overweight. The coaching staff put the star in reserve for the second match. A certain lucidity in the attack occurred in the second half of the meeting with Portugal. The South American team even created two scoring chances. At the same time, after two games - no goals. At the same time, the squad looks stronger in name than Ghana's, but the organization of the attack raises questions. The coach, even at the World Cup, is looking for options. Ghana should move away from their trademark game in the next match. It will be a match with an emphasis on defense. It is logical that Uruguay should attack more. Diego Alonso's side have tremendous difficulties in positional attacking. The bookmakers' odds are a bit surprising. Ghana go into the line as the clear outsider against an opponent that has shown almost nothing in attack in two matches. It is logical to assume that the Africans can at least avoid a devastating defeat. A win by one goal is the realistic maximum for Uruguay. The team will be stalwart in defending a minimal advantage, should it emerge.