U-17 WWC: Ghana beat Argentina on penalties to reach quarter-finals
The Black Maidens of Ghana have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating Argentina 5-4 on penalties in the round of 16 in Morocco. The two sides drew 1-1 after regulation time at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on Wednesday, before Ghana converted all five of their […]
Ghana's U-17 Women's World Cup team secured their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over Argentina in Morocco. The two teams drew 1-1 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on Wednesday, with Jessica Appiah giving Ghana an early lead in the first half. Despite Argentina remaining a threat, Jessica Appiah's goal proved decisive as Ghana converted all five of their penalties to advance to the next round.
However, the victory came at a cost when midfielder Hajara Adam was sent off with 13 minutes left, leaving Ghana vulnerable. Argentina equalized through Mercedes Diz's powerful header but missed their penalty, while Ghana kept their composure to secure the victory. The Black Maidens will now face Japan or Kenya in the quarter-finals as they continue their campaign at the tournament.
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