Black Stars lost organisation after Senaya’s injury – Carlos Queiroz

Despite Ghana’s efforts to recover, the Black Stars struggled to break down a disciplined Colombian side that controlled large portions of the game and limited clear scoring opportunities.

Ghana’s hopes of progressing to the Round of 16 were dashed on Friday night when an early strike from Colombian midfielder Jhon Arias proved enough to send the South Americans through to the next stage.

The Portuguese tactician suggested that the disruption created by the unexpected substitution affected Ghana’s defensive balance at a crucial stage of the contest, allowing Colombia to seize control of the match.