World Cup 2014 : Portugal and Ghana both exit FIFA World Cup
BRASíLIA, Jun. 26, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : Portugal defeated Ghana by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday afternoon at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.
Portugal dominated the first half as a result of the unfortunate own goal scored by defender John Boye in the 31st minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Portugueses further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Ronaldo with just 10 minutes remaining in regulation time.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1966)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966) Fourth Place (2006)
Ghana at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2006)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Portugal
2:1
Ghana
2:1 (1:0)
- 26 June 2014
- 13:00
- Brasília
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Germany | 7 |
 United States | 4 |
| Portugal | 4 |
| Ghana | 1 |
Matches
World Cup History
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