Uruguay won 2-0 over Ghana But later both the countries were thrown out of the World Cup. South Korea safe a last-gasp victory against portugal,
first half double georgian de arrasqueta It was enough for Uruguay to win the game but they were eliminated from the tournament after scoring fewer goals than South Korea in the group stages.
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The result also meant Ghana’s World Cup journey came to an end and it was more penalty heartbreak Andre Ayew saw his spot-kick saved by Sergio Rochet With the score at 0-0.
The African side failed to avenge Uruguay and knocked them out of the 2010 World Cup at the quarter-final stage in a penalty shootout.
It was a quick start from both sides and Ghana were awarded a penalty after 18 minutes following a VAR check. Uruguay goalkeeper Rochet was announced to be brought down Mohammed Quddus inside the area.
Three minutes after being awarded the spot-kick, Ayew stepped up and his weak penalty was easily saved by Rochette.
It brought back memories of missing Asamoah Gyan’s penalty for Ghana with the last kick of the game in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final game between the two countries.
Moments later, Uruguay almost took the lead Darwin Nunez But his lofted effort was cleared off the line Mohammed Salisu,
However, Uruguay opened the scoring after 26 minutes as de Arrasqueta tapped home into an empty net after the Ghanaian goalkeeper. lawrence super jiggy avoided Luis Suarezattempt to.
Uruguay doubled their lead five minutes later through another de Arrasqueta strike after good team movement.
The South American side were looking comfortable after an early double fire and wanted a penalty of their own just before the hour mark.
Daniel Amarte A clumsy challenge on Núñez inside the area but after another lengthy VAR check, the referee did not award a penalty.
Ghana got chances late but substitutes antoine semenyo Kudus was denied by a good save from Rochette as he pulled wide of his close effort.
As news filtered through of South Korea’s result, Uruguay pushed for another goal but were denied and kicked out of the tournament.
