After Portugal won 3-2 against Ghana to start their 2022 World Cup campaign on Thursday, Raphael Guerreiro said that playing against Ghana was a challenging task.

After a scoreless first half, Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal's first goal from the penalty spot. Ghana responded well to the goal, though, and captain Andre Ayew scored the equaliser from close range.

Joao Felix converted a beautifully clipped finish for Portugal's second goal, with substitute Rafael Leao coolly stroked in just seconds after coming on, sealing the victory with two goals in two minutes.

Osman Bukari scored a late consolation goal for Ghana, but the ninth minute of stoppage time almost saw real drama break out.

"In the end, it was very difficult, but the most important thing was the victory. Now let's focus on the next game," Guerreiro said after the game

"Yes. If we win the next game, we qualify. We're on the right track. On the way to being champions? Right."

The defeat means the Black Stars are bottom of Group H after Uruguay and South Korea played out a goalless draw earlier on Thursday.

The Black Stars will now switch their attention to the match against South Korea on Monday before taking on Uruguay on December 2 at the Education City stadium.