[ 2012-03-11 ]

Ghana draws goalless against South Africa
Ghana played out a goalless draw against South
Africa in the first leg of the final round of
qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

The Black Maidens now have to win the return leg
at home in a fortnight to seal their place in the
finals to be hosted by Azerbaijan later this
year.

Coach of the women's U-17 team, Mas-Ud Didi
Dramani was happy with the performance of the
Black Maidens and believes they hold the advantage
now.

It was game of two halves as Ghana dominated the
second half and kept goalkeeper Katlego Moletsane
very busy in the first 20 minutes after the
break.

“We played well against South Africa but they were
very good tactically and came at us strongly,” he
said after the game at the Sinaba Stadium in
Daveyton on Saturday.

“They gave us a very strong challenge. I am
however impressed with the quality of women's
football on the continent as both sides played
good football – it's just a pity there were no
goals.

“I believe we have an advantage going into the
second leg at home. We know what we must do to win
and ensure we book ourselves a ticket to
Azerbaijan.”

The Black Maidens are chasing one of the three
final slots for places in Azerbaijan 2012.

Qualification to the World Cup will make it a
third successive appearance for Ghana on the world
stage.

Source - Ghana FA

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