From CT to the World Cup and back: Hartford Athletic coach reflects on 'remarkable' experience

Hartford Athletic coach Dan Gaspar looked back on a “remarkable” moment with Ghana at this summer’s World Cup: a 0-0 draw against England in Foxboro. In the match, Ghana’s goalkeeper Benjamin Asare faced repeated threats after England’s late surge, making three key saves, including stopping shots involving Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. The result helped Ghana reach the knockout stage. Gaspar, 70, said he prepared his 34-year-old goalie but emphasized how proud he felt after Asare’s performance. The article notes Asare was the only locally playing player on Ghana’s national team, filling in for Lawrence Ati Zigi, who missed with injury.