: Uruguay eventually won 4-2 on penalties after Sebastián "El Loco" Abreu won it with a cheeky Panenka chip . Key Match Details Information Date July 2, 2010 Venue Soccer City, Johannesburg 1st Half Scorer Sulley Muntari (45') Final Score 1-1 (Uruguay won 4-2 on pens)
For those looking to relive the drama, FIFA's official highlights and various archived BBC reports detail why this remains one of the most controversial games in World Cup history. A controversial classic: When Ghana met Uruguay in 2010 Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4
: Diego Forlán leveled the score with a signature swerving free-kick in the 55th minute. : Uruguay eventually won 4-2 on penalties after
: For most of the first 45 minutes, both teams traded chances in a high-stakes chess match. Uruguay, led by Diego Forlán and a young Luis Suárez, looked dangerous, but the "Black Stars" of Ghana remained disciplined. : For most of the first 45 minutes,
While the first half ended in triumph for Ghana, the match is legendary for its agonizing conclusion in the second half and extra time:
The match, held at Soccer City in Johannesburg, carried the weight of an entire continent. Ghana was attempting to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
: In the final seconds of extra time, Luis Suárez used his hands to block a goal-bound header on the line. He was sent off, but Asamoah Gyan famously hit the crossbar with the resulting penalty.
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