Wasteful Colombia overcome toothless Ghana to reach World Cup last-16
Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16...
✨ Key Highlights
Colombia has secured their spot in the World Cup last-16 after a narrow 1-0 victory over a lacklustre Ghana on Friday.
- Colombia dominated possession and created numerous chances but only managed to score one goal.
- Key goalscorer was Jhon Arias, assisted by substitute Luis Suarez.
- The match was marked by **Ghana's** inability to register a single shot on target, showcasing a toothless attack.
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