Ghana become the first nation in 40years to have both scored and conceded at least five goals after their opening matches of a specific World Cup. It should be noted that Hungary and Scotland were the most recent nations to do so and this was in 1982.
Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus: It is a good feeling. We wanted the three points and we got them. Everyone was absolutely on top of their game today. They came back to 2-2, we had to come up with more energy and it happened.
“I want to thank all my team-mates, it’s a team game and they all played a part in my performance. The cross in from Jordan [Ayew] and the cut-back from Inaki [Williams]. Big up to everyone because everyone played a part.”
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On the Uruguay game: We’re fully confident. We came in with the same mentality, we’ll go in with 100%.”
Didier Drogba on Ghana’s win againt South Korea: Ghana is a big nation of football. They don’t have the big names like Micheal Essien and that generation, they had a difficult African Cup of Nations a few months ago, they really needed a good start here, lost to Portugal but I really liked their reaction today. [Former Ivory Coast Striker on BBC One]
Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp decides to part ways with the club at the end of the season following a successful career.
Not only Jurgen Klopp but also assistant managers Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz and development coach Vitor Matos will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
Lijnders, keen to pursue his own career in management.
Manchester United secured a crucial away victory against Everton on Sunday, thanks to a stunning goal from Alejandro Garnacho. The 18-year-old winger scored an acrobatic bicycle kick to open the scoring in the first half, and United held on to secure all three points. Other goals came from Marcus Rashford who scored from the spot and Anthony Martial who sealed the third goal to secure United’s three points against Everton.
Garnacho’s Goal of the Season Contender
Garnacho’s goal was an absolute beauty, and it is sure to be a contender for Goal of the Season. The youngster received the ball on the edge of the box and, with his back to goal, he contorted his body to unleash a stunning overhead kick that flew into the top corner of the net.
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United’s Defensive Resilience
United’s defense was also impressive in the match. They kept Everton at bay for most of the game, and they were able to see out the victory without conceding. This was a much-needed win for United, who have been struggling for consistency this season.
Garnacho’s Emergence
Garnacho’s performance was one of the brightest spots for United in the match. The youngster has been on the fringes of the first team this season, but he showed his potential with a goal and an overall impressive performance.
Ten Hag’s Tactical Prowess
United manager Erik ten Hag also deserves credit for the win. He has made some big changes to the team since he took over in the summer, and those changes are starting to bear fruit. Ten Hag’s tactics were spot on against Everton, and he was able to get the best out of his players.
Ten Hag on Kobbie Mainoo’s debut
“We have to develop players. Kids have to deserve it. It was painful for us when he got a bad injury in pre-season but now he’s back”.
“He’s a good boy, very mature. He showed it today. I like him”.
Mainoo is also one of the talented young players who shone and he just came from an injury but managed to put a very impressive display against Everton.
Overall, it was a very good performance from Manchester United. They got the win, they played some good football, and they showed their defensive resilience. Garnacho’s goal was the icing on the cake, and it is sure to be a moment that the youngster will remember for years to come.
Key Points
Manchester United won 3-0 against Everton.
Alejandro Garnacho scored a stunning goal.
United’s defense was impressive.
Garnacho’s performance was one of the brightest spots for United.