Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Antoine Semenyo’s dream ending to Ghana vs Panama

Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Antoine Semenyo’s dream ending to Ghana vs Panama

class="wp-block-paragraph">Antoine Semenyo completed all 90 minutes in Ghana’s FIFA World Cup group stage opener against Panama on Wednesday night.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Ghana kicked off their World Cup campaign with a dramatic, last-gasp 1-0 victory over Panama in a tense Group L encounter in Toronto, monopolising possession for vast stretches but repeatedly thwarted by a disciplined and meticulously organised rearguard.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">While Thomas Christiansen’s side defended resolutely and threatened on the counter-attack – forcing Ghanaian goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi into a couple of sharp saves – the match appeared overwhelmingly destined to conclude in a frustrating, goalless stalemate.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">However, the definitive breakthrough arrived five minutes into second-half stoppage time, shattering Panama’s stubborn resistance at the absolute death.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Reeling from late pressure, the Central Americans failed to track a brilliant burst from Brandon Thomas-Asante down the left, who carved open the penalty box and slid a perfectly weighted ball across the face of the six-yard box.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">FC Nordsjælland’s rising 20-year-old midfield prodigy, Caleb Yirenkyi, timed his run flawlessly to bundle the ball home from close range, securing a vital three points for Carlos Queiroz’s men and sending the traveling Ghanaian support into raptures.

Antoine Semenyo match statistics vs Panama

class="wp-block-paragraph">90 Minutes37 Touches19 Accurate Passes86% Pass Accuracy4 Touches In Opposition Box2 Recoveries2 Aerial Duels Won2 Ground Duels Won2 Passes Into Final Third1 Tackle1 Was Fouled1 Accurate Long Ball

class="wp-block-paragraph">Data courtesy of FotMob.