The Ghana national football team secured a vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi's last-gasp goal. Yirenkyi steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante's cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances. The Ghana national football team's win puts them at the top of Group L, alongside England. Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute, but it was a rare opening in a cagey first half. Panama had the best of the opening period, with Cristian Martínez having a penalty appeal waved away. Antoine Semenyo moved more centrally as the half wore on, making a major impact just before half-time. Ghana's coach, Carlos Queiroz, said his team were naive and not aggressive in the first half. Queiroz also complained about the rough handling of Ghana players by Panama. The Ghana national football team's goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, was replaced at the interval by Benjamin Asare due to injury. Ghana finally carved an attempt of note, with Jonas Adjetey heading straight at Orlando Mosquera. Martínez was unable to steer the ball inside the post at the other end, but Ghana were much brighter after the break. Jordan Ayew, who is leaving Leicester this summer, was denied a goal by a last-ditch touch from Jiovany Ramos. Ramos curled wide from the edge of the box moments later as the game opened up. And then Thomas-Asante was released again to deliver the cross for Yirenkyi's winning goal. So the Ghana national football team's victory puts them in a strong position in Group L. But Panama's head coach, Thomas Christiansen, said his team deserved better and will not be timid against Croatia. Christiansen also said his team has lessons to learn from the defeat. The Ghana national football team's next match is against England in Boston on Tuesday.