Football in Ghana

Burak Yılmaz brace lifts Galatasaray over Honved in friendly

Published by Hurriyet on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 16:07

Galatasaray beat Hungary’s Honved 2-1, thanks to two goals from Burak Yılmaz on July 27.

The Turkish Super League runner-up found two goals through in a friendly game in Budapest, but allowed a last-minute goal from a freekick. The win came three days after Galatasaray had a frustrating 3-1 defeat to Rapid Vienna.

USA Beats Ghana in World Cup, Dempsey Scores Fastest Goal

Published by Novinite on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 09:24

The United States won their opening match in Group G of the World Cup, beating Ghana 2:1 in Natal.

Clint Dempsey scored the fastest goal of the tournament, after just 29 seconds of play. Ghana managed to put up a good display and didn't crumble after conceding early. Eventually in the 82nd minute, Andre Ayew equalized after a neat back heel pass from Asamoah Gyan.