Ghana won a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canada’s largest city into a frenzy and settling an otherwise attritional battle. Both sides largely struggled to generate chances in the first half after Panama striker Cecilio Waterma’s second minute attempt was steered away by outstretched Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi.
Liverpool forward, Luis Diaz, dedicated his goal against Luton Town to his kidnapped father on Sunday. Diaz was named in the Reds’ squad for the first time since the incident.
Luis Diaz will decide whether he wants to be involved in Liverpool’s Premier League match against Luton after the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.