Football Focus Highlight

Ghana Supporting teams of relief after Asamoah Gyan scored a victory over Serbia, Sunday (13/06/2010), by a penalty. The goal was once again made Gyan as Ghana's first goal scorer in World Cup finals.

Four years ago, Gyan 20-year-old became the first player to provide goals for his country in the final round. It happened on the second match of Ghana in Group E against the Republic of allowance Ceska.

Gyan scored in the RheinEnergie Stadium will always be remembered for Ghana, the first time qualifying for the World Cup. The goal was not only a first for Ghana, but also very fast. Gyan strikes within 68 seconds after kick-off. Really fast indeed.



In the duel versus Serbia last night, Gyan had to wait up to 84 minutes to record its prime goal of "The Black Stars" at the World Cup in 2010. That came after Aleksandar Lukovic touching the ball with his hands in the penalty box.

Gyan deserved to be man of the match in the game. Throughout the game, Rennes striker several times to give a threat to the goalkeeper Vladimir Stojković. Players 24 years had been terrorizing the Serbs through the fourth minute free kick. In minute 21, his header hit the right pole.

Gyan misfortune repeated in the second half. In minute 60, a header with just re-struck the pole and exit. Two minutes of injury time, kick back mentally wicket boundary.

Ghana costume always gives strength to Gyan. Here his goal to increase productivity. In 32 international matches, as high as 181 players were already making 20 goals.

Joint team of "Black Stars", Gyan can remove all of his ability well. Movement is very wild in the penalty box. Kick too hard. Posture makes it easier to fight in the air, competing with such a tall defender-defender Nemanja Vidic.

This is in contrast to his appearance in the club scene. When defending Udinese, Gyan often get injured. It happened after Udinese loaned to Serie B club, Modena, at 2004-2006. Injury again ensnare his career after he moved to Rennes in 2008.

Because of an injury also, Gyan could only follow the 2010 World Cup qualifier four times. Fortunately, he recovered before the African Nations Cup this year and he managed to bring his team to the final. Unfortunately, the ultimate party, Ghana defeated by defending champions Egypt, who in fact did not qualify for the World Cup.