WATCH: Gyan fires Ghana past Serbia in Pretoria

Ghana's Asamoah Gyan celebrates after scoring the 1-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2010 group D preliminary round match between Serbia and Ghana at the Loftus Versfeld stadium, Pretoria, South Africa, 13 June 2010. EPA/SHAWN THEW

by Bertin Basson

Saturday Jun 13, 2020. 16:00

On this day 10 years ago, Ghana got their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 1-0 win over Serbia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.

The Black Stars edged past their Group D rivals thanks to a Asamoah Gyan penalty in the 84th minute of play. Richard Kingson, who celebrates his 42nd birthday today played a key role in the win, in what proved to be a stunning World Cup campaign for the West African’s.

Ghana would follow the victory with a 1-1 draw against Australia and despite losing 1-0 to Germany, they advanced into the knockout stages. The Black Stars defeated the United States 2-1 in the Round of 16 before falling to Uruguay in dramatic fashion.

Relive all the action from their win over Serbia here: