What had to happen has happened. Football fairytale for the hosts came to an abrupt end with Ghana skipper Eric Aiyah scoring his second goal in the 52nd minute to ensure the two-time champions' entry into the pre-quarterfinal with a 4-0 victory in a FIFA U-17 World Cup clash.  The substitutes Richard Danso (86) and Emmanuel Toku (87) completed the formalities with late strikes to demolish the hosts and emerge as the group champions with the best goal difference of 4-plus.

India's Suresh Wangjam (left) vies for the ball with a Ghana player during their U-17 World Cup match in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/PTI