The first leg of the 2014 World cup qualifying play-off match between Black Stars and the Pharoahs of Egypt has ended with Ghana winning 'massively'.
The Black Stars thrashed the Egyptian side by 6:1, taking a huge step towards reaching the World Cup finals in Brazil 2014.
The match recorded 3:1 scoreline in the first half with the help of Captain Asamoah Gyan, Majeed Waris and an own goal from the Egyptian side by Wael Gomaa Kamel.
Mohamed Aboutrika scored a consolation goal for the Pharoahs through a penalty spot.
Sulley Ali Muntari, Asamoah Gyan and Christian Atsu also concluded the second half with additional three goals.
The last time Egypt lost with such a huge margin was against Saudi Arabia in a Confederation tournament by 5:0.
Substitution
Asamoah Gyan was substituted after scoring two goals by Mubarak Wakaso.
Sulley Muntari, Andre Dede Ayew was substituted by Agyeman Badu and Christian Atsu respectively.
Starting line-up: Fatau Dauda, Samuel Inkoom, Daniel Opare, Jerry Akaminko, Rashid Sumaila, Michael Essien, Andre Ayew, Sulley Muntari, Abdul Majeed Waris, Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah.
Source: Rebecca Addo Tetteh/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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