Ghana 0-0 Panama at halftime: Panama creates several chances, Ghana escapes a controversial penalty call, both teams have only one shot on target

On June 17, Beijing time, a crucial Group L match of the World Cup began, as Ghana took on Panama. After the first half, the teams were locked at 0-0.

Just two minutes into the game, Panama caused danger when Waterman's shot from close range was denied by Ati-Zigi.

In the 16th minute, Ilenki was booked for a tactical foul.

In the 35th minute, Cristian Martínez went down in the penalty area, but the referee made no call and refused to award a penalty.

In the 37th minute, Giovanni Ramos took a shot but narrowly missed the target.

In the 43rd minute, Ghana goalkeeper Ati-Zigi suffered an injury but managed to get up and continue playing.

After five minutes of added time, the teams entered halftime with a 0-0 scoreline. Ghana had only one shot and none on target in the first half, while Panama had three shots with one on target.

[Lineups]

Ghana starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: 1-Ati-Zigi

Defenders: 26-Seidu, 4-Ajeti, 18-Opoku, 14-Gideon Mensah

Defensive midfielders: 3-Ilenki, 15-Owusu

Midfielders: 24-Nuwama, 9-Jordan Ayew, 11-Semenyo

Forward: 22-Sulemana

Substitutes: 12-Joseph Anan, 16-Benjamin Asare, 2-Seidu, 6-Mumin, 17-Rahman Baba, 21-Peplah Opong, 23-Lucassen, 8-Kwasi Sibo, 20-Boakye, 7-Fatawu, 10-Thomas-Asante, 13-Bonsu Ba, 19-Inaki Williams, 25-Prince Adu

Panama starting XI (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: 22-Mosquera

Defenders: 3-Jose Cordoba, 13-Giovanni Ramos, 16-Andrade

Midfielders: 2-Blackman, 14-Carlos Harvey, 6-Cristian Martinez, 23-Murillo

Attacking midfielders: 7-Jose Luis Rodriguez, 11-Barcenas

Forward: 18-Cecil Waterman

Substitutes: 1-Mejia, 12-Cesar Samudio, 4-Escobar, 5-Fariña, 15-Eric Davis, 25-Roderick Miller, 26-Jorge Gutierrez, 8-Carrasquilla, 10-Ismael Diaz, 19-Alberto Quintero, 20-Godoy, 21-Cesar Yanis, 9-Tomas Rodriguez, 17-Fajardo, 24-Londono