Ghana became the first African team to win a game at the 2006 World Cup Finals when they beat the Czech republic in Cologne.

The game couldn't have started better for the West Africans, when a failure in the Czech Republic defence allowed Asamoah Gyan to chest the ball into his stride and fire to the left of the usually reliable Petr Cech; with less than two minutes on the clock.

Ghana continued to pose Czech Republic problems and then there was high drama in the 65th minute.

Tomas Ujfalusi tripped Matthew Amoah in the penalty area and Ghana were awarded a penalty.

Before the kick was taken, two Ghana players ran after the referee to protest that the player should be sent off. Horatio Elizondo sheepishly went over to Ujfalusi and showed him the red card, then turned around and booked Asamoah Gyan for taking the penalty before he was ready.

Gyan took the penalty again, sent Cech the wrong way but the ball cannoned off the post.

Petr Cech played out of skin to keep Ghana from scoring as they continued to push forward seeking the second goal that would wrap up the game.

Eventually, Czech Republic folded to the pressure as the Ghanians split their defence with swift movement on the right, Gyan releasing Sulley Muntari to score with his left foot; with just eight minutes to go.

Richard Kingston made two fine saves in the final seconds of injury time, to keep the deperate Czech Republic from scoring.

Final Score:
Czech Republic 0 - Ghana 2