Croatia vs Ghana: We wanted to win, not settle for a draw - Thomas-Asante
Brandon Thomas-Asante, a Black Stars forward, dismissed suggestions after Ghana's defeat against Croatia that Ghana approached their final FIFA World Cup Group L match without the desire to win. He stated, "I think part of it is to do with the fact that it speaks to the ambition in the squad - we wanted to win today." He also rejected any suggestion that the Black Stars were content with merely preserving their place in the knockout phase, stressing that the mentality within the camp has always been to compete for victory in every match.
The disappointment in the dressing room after the match reflected the squad's ambition to finish the group campaign on a high and maintain momentum from earlier performances against Panama and England. Ghana entered the Croatia encounter with qualification already guaranteed after collecting four points from their opening two matches, including a late victory over Panama and a hard-fought draw against England. Although they had already secured progression under the expanded 48-team World Cup format, the Black Stars sought to finish top of Group L and carry maximum confidence into the knockout stage. Thomas-Asante said the players responded positively after falling behind, throwing numbers forward in search of an equalizer before eventually finding a breakthrough.
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Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante addressed suggestions about Ghana's approach to their final FIFA World Cup group match against Croatia. He
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