Ghana fails to convert chances vs. Serbia as Group D opener stays scoreless at hour mark

Serbia, Ghana scoreless at the hour mark

PRETORIA, South Africa — Ghana had the lion’s share of chances in the first hour against Serbia in the opening match of Group D at the World Cup, but couldn’t score.

Ghana attacked almost from the start, with Anthony Annan volleying wide after just two minutes.

In the fourth minute, Asamoah Gyan sent a free kick over the crossbar after Prince Tagoe was brought down by defender Nemanja Vidic.

In the 19th, captain John Mensah headed a free kick wide of the far post after Nikola Zigic received a yellow card for fouling Dede Ayew.

The best chance fell to Gyan, who failed to connect with Kevin-Prince Boateng’s floated cross in the 21st minute. A 59th minute header also glanced the post.

Serbia had a couple of chances. Defender Aleksandar Kolarov came closest, but his free kick drifted wide.