How Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener

Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians into a frenzy. Ghana played without Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain and was denied a World Cup visa by Canadian authorities. Veteran coach Carlos Queiroz became only the second coach to appear in five consecutive World Cups.