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The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have congratulated the Ghana U20 team for their thrilling win over Chile on Sunday. The Black Satellites twice, fought from losing positions to beat the resilient South Americans 4-3 after 120 minutes of football. Ghana have rallied from a shambolic start to their World Cup campaign in Turkey to now progress to the semi finals. Coach Sellas Tetteh team�s immense mental strength in fighting back from losing positions is the acclaimed unique quality of the side. And it is this mental strength and total commitment displayed by the team that the Pfag acknowledges. The Pfag is also urging the team to display equal if not better commitment in their semi final clash against France on Wednesday. �On behalf of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, I would like to congratulate the National U20 Team for a good job done,� statement signed by the body�s general secretary Anthony Baffoe read. �Management, especially Coach Sellas Tetteh Assistant Coach Yaw Preko and his technical team have done a fantastic job in creating an excellent team spirit within the camp and on the field of play. �The Black Satellites played their hearts out and fought for the national colors and mother Ghana. �Lawrence Lartey and his teammates made us very proud yesterday. �Majority of the people thought that our team is going home after the group stage matches, but in football you need a bit of luck discipline, hard work, determination and willpower to succeed. �Everything is possible,if you prepare and do your homework well �We wish the Black Satellites the best of luck in their next task against Team France.�