Ghana starts well in opening Group D encounter with Serbia; no goals after 30 minutes

Serbia, Ghana 0-0 after 30 minutes

PRETORIA, South Africa — Ghana dominated the first 30 minutes against Serbia in their World Cup opener Sunday in Group D, but was unable to 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 was cautioned for fouling Dede Ayew.

The best chance of the first half hour was by Gyan, who failed to connect with Kevin-Prince Boateng’s floating cross.

Defender Aleksandar Kolarov came closest for Serbia, but his free kick drifted wide.