TORONTO - Caleb Yirenkyi delivered a dramatic stoppage-time winner Wednesday, securing a 1-0 victory for Ghana over Panama in World Cup Group L. The result provides the African nation with three critical points as they chase a first knockout stage appearance since 2010.
The decisive moment arrived in the 95th minute. Thomas-Asante bypassed defender Jose Cordoba and delivered a pass into the box, where the 20-year-old Yirenkyi finished decisively. Panama committed all available players forward for a late free kick but failed to find an equalizer.
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi made a crucial save on Cecilio Waterman’s early strike before exiting at halftime due to injury. Benjamin Asare replaced him and preserved the clean sheet. Ghana next faces Group L leaders England, while Panama takes on Croatia.