Ghana finds its form to advance
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January 30, 2012, Monday
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GHANA found traces of its best form at the African Cup of Nations as impressive goals by Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew led it to a 2-0 win over Mali on Saturday and to the brink of the quarterfinals.
Ghana was held for an hour by a defensive Mali before breaking through in a battle of Group D's favorites in Gabon.
Ghana's victory sealed Botswana's elimination, while the Black Stars, Mali and Guinea will all battle for two quarterfinal places in the final round of matches.
Ghana stamped its authority with a strong finish against Mali, while Botswana was put in its place with a 1-6 hammering by Guinea in the first game. Ghana needs just a draw against Guinea to win the group.
Ghana was held for an hour by a defensive Mali before breaking through in a battle of Group D's favorites in Gabon.
Ghana's victory sealed Botswana's elimination, while the Black Stars, Mali and Guinea will all battle for two quarterfinal places in the final round of matches.
Ghana stamped its authority with a strong finish against Mali, while Botswana was put in its place with a 1-6 hammering by Guinea in the first game. Ghana needs just a draw against Guinea to win the group.
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