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Australia head coach Pim Verbeek, center, gives instructions to Australia's Brett Emerton, right, during the World Cup group D soccer match between Ghana and Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Ivan Sekretarev, Associated Press
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Australia's Harry Kewell, left, speaks with a team member after being sent off by referee Roberto Rosetti of Italy during the World Cup group D soccer match between Ghana and Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
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Australia's Lucas Neill, left, competes for the ball with Ghana's Kevin-Prince Boateng, right, during the World Cup group D soccer match between Ghana and Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
By Associated Press

RUSTENBURG, South Africa — Australia held on for a 1-1 draw despite Ghana's man advantage for more than 66 minutes in the World Cup on Saturday, further tightening Group D.

Australia forward Brett Holman scored in the 11th minute after goalkeeper Richard Kingson bobbled a free kick from Mark Bresciano right into his path. Holman put the rebound past the keeper.

Harry Kewell led the Australian attack against Ghana as one of four changes to the team beaten by Germany. But he was given a red card in the 24th minute after he blocked a shot from Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah at the goal line with his upper arm.

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Asamoah Gyan converted the penalty kick in the 25th minute for his second goal of the tournament, both from the penalty spot.

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