It was the much-needed win for Ghanaians who were largely sitting on tenterhooks for the final quarter of the game.
And from the reactions, after the South Koreans netted a quickfire double between the 58th and 61st minutes, something had to definitely happen.
Kudus rose to the occasion, found himself at the end of a Gideon Mensah cross and curled the ball past the goalkeeper to restore Ghana’s lead and eventually sealed the game for Black Stars.
The 68th-minute winner triggered a thunderous celebration across the country and on social media.
Despite late attempts from the Koreans, the game ended 3-2 with Ghana earning a vital win in Group H.
Alban Bagbin
The jubilation started right from Ghana’s legislative arm where the Speaker, Alban Bagbin was caught on camera dancing to one of the goals on the day from his office.
The ecstatic Speaker punched the air while clad in his Black Star jersey in the company of other officials of the House.
Asamoah Gyan runs
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan was on punditry duty at SuperSports TV.
However, the ethics of being on a live set could not suppress his excitement when the deciding goal was scored.
No one loves the Black Stars more than @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 🤣🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/LNcaa8ICwr
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 28, 2022
Filled with elation, the former skipper run out of the set in jubilation shouting atop his voice.
His iconic goal celebration was his response when asked about his reaction to some moments of the game.
My Legend>>>> pic.twitter.com/ky3XrDkoOt
— xd (@edkxbby) November 28, 2022
Fans in clean-up mode
Now, supporters of Japan's national team have been earning praise in Qatar for their zeal toward cleanliness after each game.
🇬🇭 Ghana fans cleaning up after beating Korea at the Education City Stadium. 👏🏿 #MGLQatar2022 pic.twitter.com/X8u8dVHH8y
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) November 28, 2022
This win seems to have presented Ghanaian fans with the opportunity to emulate this off-pitch tradition.
While many celebrated the win at full-time, other fans were seen moving boxes around to collect the waste left by their colleagues.
Party time in Doha🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/BAgzQWJeFh
— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) November 28, 2022
South Korea's Son not in selfie mood
Another interesting sight came from an official from the Ghana dressing room posing for a selfie.
The subject Son Heung-min was almost in tears after his team lost at full-time.
🎥The hilarious moment a Ghanaian coach took a selfie with Son Heung-min after the match.
😅A True #BlackStars Moment #FIFAWorldCup|#GHA|#KORGHApic.twitter.com/WLQ48vRAkk— FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) November 28, 2022
Otto Addo’s side will now face Uruguay in their last game looking to secure qualification to the next stage of the competition.
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