Softfootball reports that South Korea narrowly defeated Ghana 1-nil on Tuesday in their final men's international friendly of the year, with defender Lee Tae-seok heading home the match's lone goal in the 63rd minute.
The win came before 33,256 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium on a chilly late autumn night, as world No. 22 Korea struggled to impress against 73rd-ranked Ghana.
Second-half substitute Hwang Hee-chan had a chance to double Korea's lead from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, but Benjamin Asare made a comfortable save, keeping Ghana in the game. Despite some tense moments in the final minutes, Korea held on for the narrow victory, finishing the year with a record of eight wins, three draws, and two losses.