Caleb Yirenkyi
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Jan 15, 2006 (20)
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6'0"
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Yirenkyi had one tackle (one won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus England.
Analysis: Yirenkyi covered plenty of ground in midfield, leading Ghana with 10.6 kilometers travelled while competing in 13 duels. He contributed two clearances and a tackle but struggled to retain possession, completing just six of his 11 passes. His energy was evident and he was an important part of Ghana's defensive structure.
Scores stoppage-time winner
Yirenkyi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Panama. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 16th minute.
Analysis: Yirenkyi scored the only goal of Wednesday's 1-0 World Cup win over Panama in stoppage time for his first ever World Cup game, stretching to stab home Brandon Thomas-Asante's low cross after Antoine Semenyo had sparked the move down the left, sending Ghana's bench into delirium and sealing a dramatic opening win. He had picked up the only booking of the first half but recovered to deliver the most important contribution of the match, capping a difficult night for Ghana with the moment that mattered most. Yirenkyi's late heroics give Ghana a perfect start in Group L and they will look to build on this momentum in their next group game.
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