Partey hat-trick inspires Ghana to 5-1 win in Congo
A hat-trick from Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey inspired Ghana to a 5-1 in Congo in Group E of World Cup qualifying.
The win was Ghana's first in the group - at the fourth time of asking - and came four days after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by the same opponents.
Partey, 24, scored his first international goal in that game.
Richmond Boakye grabbed a brace as Congo, whose Vladis Illoy Ayyet scored a consolation, suffered elimination.
The Red Devils have just one point from four games and can no longer qualify for Russia 2018.
The
Black Stars, meanwhile, move up to five points - ahead of Egypt, who
have six points, facing Uganda, who boast seven, in Alexandria later on
Tuesday.
Congo had started the game in Brazzaville strongly but
were overpowered after Ghana opened the scoring against the run of play
after 23 minutes through Boakye, with Partey doubling that lead just
three minutes later.
In a topsy-turvy spell just before
half-time, Illoy Ayyet scored his first goal for Congo after 43 minutes
only for Partey to spin cleverly and fire home Christian Atsu's pass
from a tight angle in first-half stoppage time.
With 21 minutes
left on the clock, Partey resembled a seasoned striker as he lashed into
the top corner after 69 minutes to seal his hat-trick.
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