The defending champions, the Black Starlets of Ghana, bounced back from their opening defeat with an impressive 5-1 win against Serbia in the UEFA U16 International Development Tournament. After a disappointing 3-1 loss to hosts Russia, Ghana displayed resilience and determination on the field to secure their first victory of the tournament.
Abdulai Nortey, Benjamin Hanson, and David Koranteng set the tone for Ghana's success by each scoring a goal in the first half. Coach Laryea Kingston's tactical discipline and strategic approach guided the team to maintain their lead and dominate the game.
In the second half, the Black Starlets continued their attacking momentum, adding two more goals to their tally and leaving their opponents stunned. Despite Serbia managing to score a consolation goal in the 68th minute, Ghana's commanding performance sealed a convincing 5-1 victory.
With their confidence restored, the Black Starlets are now focused on their upcoming match against Kazakhstan, aiming to build on their success and further solidify their position in the tournament.
