‘Cheekiest of things’ – Observe as Ghana denied crafty equaliser as striker Inaki Williams hides at the rear of Portugal keeper

With the Black Stars trailing 3-2 in the dying moments of the activity, Williams waited behind Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa as the goalkeeper held the ball in his arms within the penalty place.

Costa, unaware that the Ghana striker was lurking behind him, rolled the ball out to take a kick and Williams pounced, sprinting up to regain possession.

But at the crucial minute as Williams turned to shoot, he slipped, offering the Portuguese defence just ample time to scramble the ball clear and hold on for the earn.

The intention would’ve capped a sensational late comeback from the Africans, who looked down and out with 10 minutes to go.

But strikes from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao in the area of two minutes designed a Portuguese victory search confident, right until Osman Bukari’s 89th-minute header gave Ghana a lifeline.

Wiliams’ piece of trickery nearly paid off, but the Stadium 974 turf betrayed him at the worst instant doable.

“He would’ve composed himself into Entire world Cup folklore. It’s the cheekiest of issues to do, the goalkeeper just doesn’t see him,” mentioned ITV pundit Joe Cole.

“To slip at the very important moment….I would be fascinated to see what Diogo Costa’s workforce-mates would be indicating to him in the dressing home.”

Upcoming up for Portugal is a clash with Uruguay on Monday, although Ghana deal with South Korea following.