Caleb Yirenkyi
Coventry CityCB
Box-to-Box
Jan 15, 2006 (20)
Right
6'0"
Plays 79 minutes Friday
Yirenkyi had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Colombia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.
Analysis: Yirenkyi concluded his World Cup campaign on Friday after playing 79 minutes, creating one chance and completing two passes into the final third in a match where Ghana struggled to generate sustained attacking pressure. Despite the quiet finish, he leaves the tournament with a goal to his name, having started three of Ghana's four games and contributing eight duels won, two tackles, two clearances, and three interceptions.
Plays full game
Yirenkyi had one tackle (one won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus England.
Analysis: Yirenkyi covered plenty of ground in midfield, leading Ghana with 10.6 kilometers travelled while competing in 13 duels. He contributed two clearances and a tackle but struggled to retain possession, completing just six of his 11 passes. His energy was evident and he was an important part of Ghana's defensive structure.
Scores stoppage-time winner
Yirenkyi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Panama. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 16th minute.
Analysis: Yirenkyi scored the only goal of Wednesday's 1-0 World Cup win over Panama in stoppage time for his first ever World Cup game, stretching to stab home Brandon Thomas-Asante's low cross after Antoine Semenyo had sparked the move down the left, sending Ghana's bench into delirium and sealing a dramatic opening win. He had picked up the only booking of the first half but recovered to deliver the most important contribution of the match, capping a difficult night for Ghana with the moment that mattered most. Yirenkyi's late heroics give Ghana a perfect start in Group L and they will look to build on this momentum in their next group game.
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