South African Under-20 national team crashed out of the Under-20 World Cup after they lost 2-1 to a 10-man Ghana in egypt on Tuesday night.

Kermit Erasmus put South Africa ahead, Andre Ayew equalized and Dominic Adiyiah hit a brilliant dipping shot from 25 yards (meters) in the ninth minute of extra time to send Ghana through to the last eight, where they will face South Korea.

Erasmus scored in the 58th minute, beating Ghana's defence and rounding goalkeeper Daniel Agyei to prompt wild celebrations on the team's bench and a somersault from Erasmus.

Ayew headed home powerfully in the 66th.

Ghana striker Opoku Agyemang received a second yellow card and was sent off near the end of extra time for diving.

Meanwhile, hosts Egypt also crashed out of the Under-20 World Cup after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to Costa Rica.


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