Ghana/Netherlands Friendly: Akenten, Grusah disagree on performance

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• JLO 10 years ago

  EXCELLENT EXECISE FOR THE BLACK STARS BUT PLEASE CONTINUE TO TAKE NOTES, BUILD THE DEFENCE, STRONG MIDFIELD, STRONG FORWARD WHO WILL DELIVER NOT WHAT WE SAW SATURDAY. THE DUTCH SCORE ONLY ONE GOAL MANY GOALS DID GHANA CAME UP ...
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  EXCELLENT EXECISE FOR THE BLACK STARS BUT PLEASE CONTINUE TO TAKE NOTES, BUILD THE DEFENCE, STRONG MIDFIELD, STRONG FORWARD WHO WILL DELIVER NOT WHAT WE SAW SATURDAY. THE DUTCH SCORE ONLY ONE GOAL MANY GOALS DID GHANA CAME UP WITH

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• Eric Amponsah 10 years ago

  I sincerely agree with comments made so far and I think Coach Kwasi Appiah will certainly take these pieces of advice from Grusah and work on it while encouraging them to have self confidence and perform better. Maybe it was ...
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  I sincerely agree with comments made so far and I think Coach Kwasi Appiah will certainly take these pieces of advice from Grusah and work on it while encouraging them to have self confidence and perform better. Maybe it was tactical on behalf of the players not to get injured and left out of the final selection. If That was the case then kudos because psychologically you are giving your opponents false information so you can surprise them during the real encounter, if not you all better wake up and smell the coffee. Good luck our beloved stars. I will be there to watch you

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• GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

  PATHETIC

  PATHETIC

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• CHEEKY DONY!!!! 10 years ago

  Where are we getting the goals from, when the top scorer plays in UAE against the Ronaldos, Ozils, etc. it will be a miracle if we even get a goal....

  Where are we getting the goals from, when the top scorer plays in UAE against the Ronaldos, Ozils, etc. it will be a miracle if we even get a goal....

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• Front man 10 years ago

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• Kwasi Asante , Providence, R.I. 10 years ago

  I have read all comments at this piece.
  I think Coach Appiah does his mojos differently. Netherlands fielded all their tops to grade their performance. I think Netherlands deserves 2 goals.
  My guess is that all the B.S. pl ...
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  I have read all comments at this piece.
  I think Coach Appiah does his mojos differently. Netherlands fielded all their tops to grade their performance. I think Netherlands deserves 2 goals.
  My guess is that all the B.S. players were cautious to avoid what happened to Akaminko. At least, Coach Appiah should be able to trust Kwarassey as the #1 goalkeeper with his performance against Netherlands.
  I am hoping that Coach Appiah should have the confidence to test his first pick against S. Korea. Gyan should start with a second striker. Muntari should strengthen the midfield with Essien. B.Stars should demonstrate a striking force against the S. Koreans. Coach Appiah has work to do.

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• FORSON 10 years ago

  Complete liars! When did Grunsah learn all that English? You are exposed because everybody knows Grunsah does not speak this English

  Complete liars! When did Grunsah learn all that English? You are exposed because everybody knows Grunsah does not speak this English

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• benjamin O.anane 10 years ago

  Goals are not scored by strikers only,all can score, wait to see the real game bro.

  Goals are not scored by strikers only,all can score, wait to see the real game bro.

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• Ato K. 10 years ago

  It's a sad case that Ghana cannotboast of 2 very prolific strikers in the mold of Bony and Drogba of Ivory Coast. This is the more reason that we should embark on programme to unearth and encourage such talents from both home ...
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  It's a sad case that Ghana cannotboast of 2 very prolific strikers in the mold of Bony and Drogba of Ivory Coast. This is the more reason that we should embark on programme to unearth and encourage such talents from both home and abroad. Thank God we have a strong midfield department who will have to take upon itself a large quota of finding the net in the World Cup.

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• Sarskoberta 10 years ago

  Need we still play Korea?
  I don't think so.
  
  Why can't we isolate our training regiment behind closed doors while we sojourn in America?
  
  I think our boys have already passed their practicals. They need to be in the clas ...
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  Need we still play Korea?
  I don't think so.
  
  Why can't we isolate our training regiment behind closed doors while we sojourn in America?
  
  I think our boys have already passed their practicals. They need to be in the classroom to learn about soccer dynamism and its accompanied mechanisms.
  We're not gonna get anything from Playing with Korea other than injuries and exposure to our landlords, the inquisitive Americans who are turning every stone on earth to beat Ghana.
  Its to our own good if we make the Rotterdam fiesta the last of the series so we could concentrate on strategies, self confidence, albeit in what the experts say: "The Drawing Board.
  Beats Me.

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• The Stallion 10 years ago

  I think say you hit the jackpot and ron to Ghana dey enjoy alone. Talk true, my buroda. You hit the pot?
  
  Like you said, the Korean game is not necessary. This Holland game caused more harm than good: Akaminko is gone.
  
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  I think say you hit the jackpot and ron to Ghana dey enjoy alone. Talk true, my buroda. You hit the pot?
  
  Like you said, the Korean game is not necessary. This Holland game caused more harm than good: Akaminko is gone.
  
  Why not call Pram Pram Mighty Royals and test the boots of our strikers, instead of Korea?
  
  The V-Power is working now. Mr. N, I dey begi you. Make you no kili meee ooo!!!

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• KojoLee/DRAA@2014Brazil-W/C 10 years ago

  Prufasa Sarskoquake, You were right, I thought the same thing this morning, why risking to play another friendly again. Now the defence is another wahala facing the walatulization.
  
  I cannot daff this time, hmmmm.

  Prufasa Sarskoquake, You were right, I thought the same thing this morning, why risking to play another friendly again. Now the defence is another wahala facing the walatulization.
  
  I cannot daff this time, hmmmm.

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• OGOGLO QUARTER! 10 years ago

  WE ARE IN THE VALLEY OF NO RETURN. ...

  WE ARE IN THE VALLEY OF NO RETURN. ...

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• AMERICA LOVER 10 years ago

  Osee ayeeeee!!!!!! AA has name the 23 men squad. He has dropped Accam and schllup.

  Osee ayeeeee!!!!!! AA has name the 23 men squad. He has dropped Accam and schllup.

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• star 10 years ago

  Kwasi Appiah is just not serious.he is living 100 years behind time.Check his body language. I think Max Konadu will be better

  Kwasi Appiah is just not serious.he is living 100 years behind time.Check his body language. I think Max Konadu will be better

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• Mama Tula 10 years ago

  I fully agree with my Akenteng,Grusah. The coach should ask the forwards to try goals from a distance instead of trying to dribble five to six man defence wall to put the ball in te net.
  QWhen you have a defence such as that ...
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  I fully agree with my Akenteng,Grusah. The coach should ask the forwards to try goals from a distance instead of trying to dribble five to six man defence wall to put the ball in te net.
  QWhen you have a defence such as that was displayed on Saturday by the Dutch team. We all wish our boys God's guidance and His blessings. Good Luck Black Stars.

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• Yaya Boni 10 years ago

  ..in the dressing room. He also forgot to stick his SSNIT pension card in his arm band. These two things were on his mind that is why he failed to click. Kwasi Appiah should make sure that he has his walking stick with him al ...
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  ..in the dressing room. He also forgot to stick his SSNIT pension card in his arm band. These two things were on his mind that is why he failed to click. Kwasi Appiah should make sure that he has his walking stick with him always on the field!

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• GHFUO, RIP MAYA ANGELOU! 10 years ago

  2 SHOTS ON GOAL IN OVER 90 MINUTES? U ARE VERY PATHETIC. AA MUST QUIT THE JOB OR FAKE AN ILNESS TO SAVE HIMSELF FROM IMPENDING DOOM N UTTER DISGRACE IN BRASIL. MUAAHAHAHAAAAA!

  2 SHOTS ON GOAL IN OVER 90 MINUTES? U ARE VERY PATHETIC. AA MUST QUIT THE JOB OR FAKE AN ILNESS TO SAVE HIMSELF FROM IMPENDING DOOM N UTTER DISGRACE IN BRASIL. MUAAHAHAHAAAAA!

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• belvis 10 years ago

  GHFUO, This website has given you the opportunity to say whatever you want.

  GHFUO, This website has given you the opportunity to say whatever you want.

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• GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

  wat about u?...90 minutes and 1 OVER THE BAR BY KPB TO SHOW FOR? STSY HOME N WATCH THE GAME ON TV. GH MUST BOYCOTT TO SAVE EMBARSSMNT OF MAGNETIC PROPORTIONS!

  wat about u?...90 minutes and 1 OVER THE BAR BY KPB TO SHOW FOR? STSY HOME N WATCH THE GAME ON TV. GH MUST BOYCOTT TO SAVE EMBARSSMNT OF MAGNETIC PROPORTIONS!

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• The Stallion 10 years ago

  Even with our team C or D, we should be able to fire more than 5 shots on target, if we say we are ready for the WC. I'm not saying we should have won the game.
  I lie?

  Even with our team C or D, we should be able to fire more than 5 shots on target, if we say we are ready for the WC. I'm not saying we should have won the game.
  I lie?

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• Onipa Bone 10 years ago

  You like truth too much. Why you too no talk lie lie small?

  You like truth too much. Why you too no talk lie lie small?

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• edwinopepe 10 years ago

  GHANA PLAYED LIKE KIDS ON A SCHOOL FIELD PLAYGROUND. THEY SUCKED..THEY CANNOT BEAT THE USA PLAYING LIKE THAT..

  GHANA PLAYED LIKE KIDS ON A SCHOOL FIELD PLAYGROUND. THEY SUCKED..THEY CANNOT BEAT THE USA PLAYING LIKE THAT..

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• belvis 10 years ago

  watch your mouth

  watch your mouth

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• GHFUO, RIP MAYA ANGELOU! 10 years ago

  PLANE CRASH OF MAGNETIC PROPORTIONS!

  PLANE CRASH OF MAGNETIC PROPORTIONS!

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• CHEEKY DONY!!!! 10 years ago

  Definitely disaster with occur at the highest proportion. With these pieces of crap, it will be a miracle if we score a goal!!!

  Definitely disaster with occur at the highest proportion. With these pieces of crap, it will be a miracle if we score a goal!!!

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• Antwi 10 years ago

  The last time we played these people they beat us by 4to and we had all our starters including S.Appiah,Olele,Vorsah,Amoah.This time around we managed to minimize the damage with our reserves led by old man Essen.I think it r ...
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  The last time we played these people they beat us by 4to and we had all our starters including S.Appiah,Olele,Vorsah,Amoah.This time around we managed to minimize the damage with our reserves led by old man Essen.I think it really was the Netherlanders who need to be down at their performance.My only complaint is the fact that Accam has been cut in favor of Jordan.I mean it shouldn't take a genius to see that Accam is ten times better than Jordan.

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• anokwale 10 years ago

  This was an improvement. However, with regards to the Accam v. Jordan issue. I agree that Jordan should not be on the team but whether we like it or not, not taking both the Ayews would create team dissension. In managemen ...
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  This was an improvement. However, with regards to the Accam v. Jordan issue. I agree that Jordan should not be on the team but whether we like it or not, not taking both the Ayews would create team dissension. In management you sometimes have to think about the locker room. Schulp and Accam will have other opportunities. They are not part of the team fabric just yet. He has to keep the locker room together.

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• GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

  SO IF JORDAN IS NOT CALLED TO THE TEAM, DEDE WONT PLAY? N VICE VERSA? EVEN IF WE KNOW THEY DONT WARRANT A CALL UP? THIS ISA FARCE...

  SO IF JORDAN IS NOT CALLED TO THE TEAM, DEDE WONT PLAY? N VICE VERSA? EVEN IF WE KNOW THEY DONT WARRANT A CALL UP? THIS ISA FARCE...

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• koffi parker 10 years ago

  i\If the guy is not good why including him,Ghana Black Stars is for ths ayews for sentimental reasons.Ghana Black Stars will still be there after they are long gone,now I know why Akwasi A needed 26 intead of 23,sitting on te ...
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  i\If the guy is not good why including him,Ghana Black Stars is for ths ayews for sentimental reasons.Ghana Black Stars will still be there after they are long gone,now I know why Akwasi A needed 26 intead of 23,sitting on te bench collecting bonus

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• Ern 10 years ago

  Gh Fuo, thanks you for a very sensible comment. Anokwale, I usually see a lot of sense in your comments, however in this case, the excuse you are trying to make for AA is pathetic! If Jordan is not good enough to be in the te ...
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  Gh Fuo, thanks you for a very sensible comment. Anokwale, I usually see a lot of sense in your comments, however in this case, the excuse you are trying to make for AA is pathetic! If Jordan is not good enough to be in the team, he should not be put in just because his brother will throw a tantrum. Damnit! If Dede won't play because of Jordan, then I prefer they both go home! AA has succumbed to intimidation by Andre and Jordan based on previous behaviour!

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• mugu1 10 years ago

  Louis van Gaal in an interview claimed the stars are far better team than 2010

  Louis van Gaal in an interview claimed the stars are far better team than 2010

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• Jiew 10 years ago

  I am not happy at all after watching the video. I know it second team but should have done better. Ghana were like baby as someone indicated. It is not easy at all. AA encourage your team though to perform better next time.

  I am not happy at all after watching the video. I know it second team but should have done better. Ghana were like baby as someone indicated. It is not easy at all. AA encourage your team though to perform better next time.

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• Zorro 10 years ago

  AA is not up to task

  AA is not up to task

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• GHANA FIRST 10 years ago

  If you do not withdraw this silly statement and apologise I bet you Ghana will not go beyond the priliminaries
  I love my country and so I see it as my responsibility to pray for the Black Stars everyday.Infact what I am seri ...
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  If you do not withdraw this silly statement and apologise I bet you Ghana will not go beyond the priliminaries
  I love my country and so I see it as my responsibility to pray for the Black Stars everyday.Infact what I am seriously working on is for the Black Stars to beat Germany.I have had so much confidence in this that I believe strongly Germany will bow to Ghana.If another person is praying and you are paying him this amount then let me say we must also get our own
  I am sorry to say it is very big foolish to say this here.More than 10million people are praying or at least wishing Ghna Black Stars success
  Do you take for granted our prayers and some sellected few this amount?No wonder nothig succeed in Ghana.
  Withdraw this dirty statement and apologise immediately please.If you think it i that prayers that have madeBlack Stars qualify continue if you do not thinkso then do the wise thing

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• OwusuP 10 years ago

  There are players whose presence in a match enhances performance and sharpens strategy and one of those players is David Accam.I am VERY disappointed that the coaching staff couldn't see in David what the majority of Ghanaian ...
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  There are players whose presence in a match enhances performance and sharpens strategy and one of those players is David Accam.I am VERY disappointed that the coaching staff couldn't see in David what the majority of Ghanaians and Swedes see in this kid.Not only is Accam versatile but interchanges very smoothly at a speed quite amazing.What Accam can do on the field can not be duplicated by either Essien or Jordan.Pair him with Dede to help Gyan and Waris and we would have had a force to be recon with in the front.I sincerely hope Appiah knows what he is doing because we will ask again for his justification of Jordan's inclusion while Accam was cut.

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• the truth 10 years ago

  ghana couldnt creat any clear cut chance. when the blackstars are playing against tested opposition i also worry how and where we will score.
  its quite worrying.

  ghana couldnt creat any clear cut chance. when the blackstars are playing against tested opposition i also worry how and where we will score.
  its quite worrying.

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• CHEEKY DONY!!!! 10 years ago

  When Grusah speaks please listen, he is one of the best football brains...

  When Grusah speaks please listen, he is one of the best football brains...

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• the truth 10 years ago

  Ghana lacks the cutting edge in attack and organisation in defence. the days when John mensah and Vorsah used to organise the defence are over.
  Look at the stars now. as for Essien he is finished.

  Ghana lacks the cutting edge in attack and organisation in defence. the days when John mensah and Vorsah used to organise the defence are over.
  Look at the stars now. as for Essien he is finished.

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• Zorro 10 years ago

  fool, no dirty words need to be posted

  fool, no dirty words need to be posted

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• mugu yaro 10 years ago

  the truth,do you have personal problem with mr. Essien? the guy is not finish as your statement and i don't think that you watched the game yesterday and if you did then you should know that mr. Essien performance was far fro ...
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  the truth,do you have personal problem with mr. Essien? the guy is not finish as your statement and i don't think that you watched the game yesterday and if you did then you should know that mr. Essien performance was far from finish.thanks

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• the truth 10 years ago

  Mada fuka

  Mada fuka

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• Peeboat 10 years ago

  They lack confidence

  They lack confidence

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• GC/USA 10 years ago

  NO!!!!!. MR. APPIAH IS LEARNING FROM THE PLAYERS. ONE CAN CLEARLY SEE FROM THE MATCH YESTERDAY THAT THE TEAM PERFORMANCE WAS INDIVIDUAL TALENT AND NOT A COACHING PERFORMANCE. THE PERFORMANCE DURING THE FIRST 45 MINUTES WAS NO ...
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  NO!!!!!. MR. APPIAH IS LEARNING FROM THE PLAYERS. ONE CAN CLEARLY SEE FROM THE MATCH YESTERDAY THAT THE TEAM PERFORMANCE WAS INDIVIDUAL TALENT AND NOT A COACHING PERFORMANCE. THE PERFORMANCE DURING THE FIRST 45 MINUTES WAS NOT DIFFERENT FROM THE SECOND HALF. GRUSAH'S ASSESSMENT IS ON TARGET. THESE GUYS ARE GOING TO WIN OR LOSE THROUGH THEIR OWN EFFORTS AND NOT DUE TO MR. APPIAH STRATEGY. HE HAS NONE. A COACH BY NAME.

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• STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 10 years ago

  WE ALL ARE WAITING TO SEE HOW KOREANS MATCH WILL END,EVERY ONE IS STILL SAD,MAY BE JOHN MENSAH CAN TRY NEXT MATCH TO SEE

  WE ALL ARE WAITING TO SEE HOW KOREANS MATCH WILL END,EVERY ONE IS STILL SAD,MAY BE JOHN MENSAH CAN TRY NEXT MATCH TO SEE

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• obundua 10 years ago

  A half-fit john mensah is always reliable than most of our defenders who always present leaky defence.

  A half-fit john mensah is always reliable than most of our defenders who always present leaky defence.

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• K Ato 10 years ago

  Counting on what we saw yesterday, Ghana Black Stars are in for the beating by the teams in our group. Whether we like it or not, that’s how it seems.
  
  We played for 90 minutes with not a single shot on target.
  
  Our mid ...
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  Counting on what we saw yesterday, Ghana Black Stars are in for the beating by the teams in our group. Whether we like it or not, that’s how it seems.
  
  We played for 90 minutes with not a single shot on target.
  
  Our mid-field was poor and Michael Essien appeared to be a spent force. His passes were either intercepted or aimless and he was disposed of the ball so easily.
  
  It was during the second half when P Boateng and A Ayew came on that we were able to spend a few minutes in the opponent’s half. Yet there was no chance to get a shot on target.
  
  The defence was woeful. Kwarasay was probably the only world cup material at the back. He is the only one we can probably trust on current form, to deliver in Brazil.
  
  We were very poor in all parts of the game. Unless there’s a change in approach and introduction of pace in our game, we shall undoubtedly be the weakest link in the group.

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• Onipa Bone 10 years ago

  Ato we Ghanaians like only lies. Your truthful piece isn't appreciated. Even when the truth hits us in Brazil with disgrace, we will tell everyone we won the world cup!

  Ato we Ghanaians like only lies. Your truthful piece isn't appreciated. Even when the truth hits us in Brazil with disgrace, we will tell everyone we won the world cup!

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• Alhassan Gangu 10 years ago

  We said we wanted a Ghanaian coach, we'll we have one, why the complaint? A.A. has no clue period. We all knew what was coming looking at the qualifying series. The qualification was done by the boys and not AA.

  We said we wanted a Ghanaian coach, we'll we have one, why the complaint? A.A. has no clue period. We all knew what was coming looking at the qualifying series. The qualification was done by the boys and not AA.

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• Sigma, London 10 years ago

  I know it was a trial match that's why Ned fielded all their top players (and also recently England v Peru), so why are we field 2nd class players? The first eleven should always play and randomly brought in a 2nd team player ...
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  I know it was a trial match that's why Ned fielded all their top players (and also recently England v Peru), so why are we field 2nd class players? The first eleven should always play and randomly brought in a 2nd team player. HOW CAN WE BE LOSING ALL MATCHES!! It is too degrading.

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• KOFI YESU 10 years ago

  THERE IS NO DISAGREEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STARS BET OTI AND ALHAJI BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN. BOTH OF THEM ARE JUST EXPRESSING THEIR POINTS OF VIEW.

  THERE IS NO DISAGREEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STARS BET OTI AND ALHAJI BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN. BOTH OF THEM ARE JUST EXPRESSING THEIR POINTS OF VIEW.

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• ko 10 years ago

  i do agree with Alhaji Grusa on this, it seem there wasn't any attacking plan

  i do agree with Alhaji Grusa on this, it seem there wasn't any attacking plan

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• Charles Buckman 10 years ago

  Thank you Alhaji, The forward Line!!!!!

  Thank you Alhaji, The forward Line!!!!!

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• District Level Referee 10 years ago

  I don't accept excuses... they should have won the game or at worst tied. I wonder how far BS will go in Brazil? Our defence is as weak and porous as you can have it. Close marking and watch out for penalties from reckless in ...
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  I don't accept excuses... they should have won the game or at worst tied. I wonder how far BS will go in Brazil? Our defence is as weak and porous as you can have it. Close marking and watch out for penalties from reckless infringement of the 11 penal offences in the penalty area. Penalty is too cheap to concede

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• Whatever 10 years ago

  The problem is in the defence, its not resolute and tidy. Some of the defenders don't even play to the whistle. Our main strike-force which we didn't use, are capable of tearing apart any defence in the world even without a c ...
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  The problem is in the defence, its not resolute and tidy. Some of the defenders don't even play to the whistle. Our main strike-force which we didn't use, are capable of tearing apart any defence in the world even without a coaches' guidance so the attack is not the problem. The problem lies in the attitude of the backline when the match starts.

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• obundua 10 years ago

  We have known for a fact that our defence has not been solid for some time now.what did we do about this? Nothing.
  We have just failed to address the issue and we may pay dearly for this.

  We have known for a fact that our defence has not been solid for some time now.what did we do about this? Nothing.
  We have just failed to address the issue and we may pay dearly for this.

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• benjamin O.anane 10 years ago

  After the 4-1 defeat by netherlands prior 2010 world cup we did excel not this one nil defeat, after all they are ruining runners up,not a bad team.
  A bad team conceed more goal.
  Go Black Stars.

  After the 4-1 defeat by netherlands prior 2010 world cup we did excel not this one nil defeat, after all they are ruining runners up,not a bad team.
  A bad team conceed more goal.
  Go Black Stars.

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