Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare delivered one of the standout moments of the match when he brilliantly saved a penalty from Wolverhampton Wanderers’ captain, Hwang Hee-chan, in Tuesday’s international friendly between Ghana and South Korea.
The penalty, awarded midway through the first half, offered the Koreans a golden opportunity to extend their dominance. However, Asare dived superbly to his left to keep out Hwang’s powerful strike, drawing applause from both sets of supporters.
Despite the inspirational save, the Black Stars struggled to find their rhythm and were ultimately defeated 1-0. The only goal of the match came late in the first half when the Korean attack capitalised on a defensive lapse to break the deadlock.
Ghana pushed for an equaliser after the interval, introducing fresh legs and increasing their intensity, but the Korean defence remained resolute. Asare continued to impress, making several key interventions to keep the scoreline respectable.
The match formed part of Ghana’s ongoing preparations for upcoming international assignments, with technical handlers expected to review the team’s performance as they continue fine-tuning their strategy.
