Ghana's Road to World Cup Quarter-Finals, June 2010

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Ghanaian fans came out to support the Black Stars in their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign in South Africa's soccer stadiums.
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Ghana's quest began in a June 13 game with Serbia in Pretoria...
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...Where Asamoah Gyan converted a penalty just six minutes from time to set up a 1-0 victory.
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In Ghana's next encounter, with Australia at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, Gyan equalized from the penalty spot to set up a 1-1 draw. He is seen celebrating his goal.
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Asamoah Gyan, left, was again in the spotlight in their third first-round match, against Germany. Here he is challenged by Arne Friedrich during their clash at Soccer City, Soweto...
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While Philipp Lahm of Germany was challenged by Kwadwo Asamoah. Despite losing 1-0 to Germany, Ghana qualified for the next round...
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... Sparking a celebration by Ghanaian defender John Pantsil of his team's progression beyond the preliminaries to face the United States.
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Kevin Prince Boateng of Ghana scored the Black Stars' first goal early in the match against the U.S. in the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.
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Asamoah Gyan, left, scored the winning goal early in extra time to set up a 2-1 victory, which he celebrated with Kevin Prince Boateng...
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... Vindicating the confidence of the Black Stars' fans.