Ghana Player Ratings: Jordan Ayew justifies inclusion as Kudus excels against South Korea

He was determined to keep a clean sheet although few shots went his way. Pulled off a brilliant save to deny the Koreans in the 51st minute before making another excellent stop with 15 minutes to go.

Could do nothing about the two goals conceded.

The Brighton & Hove Albion star justified his inclusion with an assured performance. However, over-confidence saw Ghana lose possession in the danger zone and Gue-Sung Cho scored from the resulting cross. Moments later, the Koreans used the same area to bring another cross to help the striker compete his brace.

Mensah gave his best throughout, ensuring his department was well-checked. Delivered the assist from which Kudus scored Ghana's third goal.

The Leicester City defender should have done better with South Korea's second goal. Should have challenged for the ball early. Otherwise, a good performance from the centre-back.

Dominated at the back, and used his body well to muscle the Koreans off the ball. Was at the right place to tap home the Black Stars' opener. In the 75th minute, he made a goalline clearance after his goalkeeper was beaten.

Did his job in central midfield well, protecting the back four with aplomb. Won four aerial duels and completed 88% of his passes.

The 22-year-old Salis was solid alongside Partey and helped in ensuring they dominated the midfield.

Kudus was lively and drove forward with every chance presented. Read Jordan Ayew's cross well and guided it in to hand Black Stars the lead. With the match tied at 2-2, the Ajax star underlined his quality with a composed finish that won it for Ghana.

The Black Stars captain struggled to beat the South Korea defence. However, he was committed to ensuring his team does not easily lose possession.

Was criticised for poor performance in the loss against Portugal but he stepped up with a brilliant display on Monday. Delivered a quality free-kick from which Salisu scored before later assisting Kudus for the second.

Not one of his best games; had one off-target attempt and missed a glorious chance when unmarked in the box, but Kudus bailed him out.

Came on to ensure Ghana maintained the tempo and do not give the Koreans a chance to score an equaliser. Played cautiously, maybe as instructed by the coach.

Djiku helped in piling pressure in the final third, and managed to create one key pass.

Just like Odoi, Sulemana played cautiously, helping in keeping the shape as Ghana held on for a vital win.

Another player who was brought on by coach Otto Addo to help his teammates secure the vital win.

Came on with three minutes to go for the injured Mensah.