Coach Chris Hughton has hinted that the Bank of America Stadium favored Mexico in Ghana’s 2:0 Loss on Sunday, 15th October, 2023.
In a press conference following the game, Chris Hughton revealed that they knew they were going to face a team that have been playing in ‘better’ football pitches for long. He believes that the Bank of America Stadium favoured Mexico over Ghana.
Bank Of America Stadium Favored Mexico In Ghana’s 2-0 loss – Chris Hughton
“I think we knew we were up against a very good Mexican team playing at home on a surface that they are used to so we knew it was going to be a tough opposition” he said.
Ghana experienced a major setback when Joseph Aidoo was substituted in the 28th minute due to injury, with Clermont Foot’s Alidu Seidu stepping in.
Ghana adopted a three-defender formation that worked effectively for most of the first half, leading to a goalless draw at halftime.
In the second half, stand-in captain Thomas Partey was replaced by Salis Abdul Samed.
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PSV Eindhoven star Hirving Lozano opened the scoring in the 57th minute, marking the game’s first goal.
Mexico extended their lead in the 72nd minute through Atuna, who capitalized on a counter-attack.
Chris Hughton introduced more offensive power, including Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah, and Inaki Williams, making tactical changes following the second goal.
However, Ghana struggled to penetrate Mexico’s high defensive line. Atuna capitalized on an error in the 72nd minute to secure the second goal and the victory for Mexico.
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Bank Of America Stadium Favored Mexico In Ghana’s 2-0 loss – Chris Hughton
Here are some reactions following Chris Hughton’s comment
Nhyiraba Yaw
If u cnt carry ur load, u blame it on the rag ampa. No tactics, no formation, ur boys were jxt playing the ball bin bin like that, u are lucky u conceded only two goals ,they could’ve scored u 5
Suhaibu Iddrisu
I won’t waste my night again on the 17th to witness another defeat. There is no way that type of play can win a match against any serious team. The best results you can get against any serious team is a draw.
Eddy Abanah
This the problem with all ghanaian coaches.They will never admit that the team is not good and work towards strengthening it.After they r beaten they will always want to push the blame on others
Ibrahim El-Rufai
They should be playing against countries they’re on the same level with countries like Guyana, Suriname, Saõ Tome, Eritrea, Virgin islands and etc and stop disgracing we the fans
Shadrack Atta Kusi
Even if neutral ground koraa we go still collect, check history , is like this current Blackstars de3 they don’t want goals, they only wanna showcase their talents, you dribble one, dribble past two ooh then Ghana mmaa awu ama wo