Ghana vs Uruguay: Even though Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0, both countries eliminated from the World Cup because South Korea defeated Portugal in the final seconds.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice in the initial half to give the Uruguayan side the victory, although they are eliminated from the competition since they scored fewer goals than South Korea did in the play offs.
As tears streamed through his eyes and his shoulders trembled with misery, Luis Suarez grabbed his shirt around his head to conceal his appearance from the world. Another of the greatest stage characters of modern times was being pitted against the nation where he is popularly considered “the satan himself” and humbled to a crying wreckage.
Ghana vs Uruguay: Ghana also out of the World Cup
Ghana vs Uruguay: The fact that Ghana also eliminated from this World Cup stage gave them cause for despair, but for a country still reeling from the pain of 2010. The devil’s tears must have tasted incredibly good. Although this was not the “vengeance” Ghana sought for Suarez. Nevertheless is little question that it will bring some comfort to their citizens.
Anyone can tell that this is the case as a result of Ghana fans’ response. When Suarez’s shocked expression appeared on the venue’s huge screens here at Qatar’s Al Janoub Stadium. Despite Ghana’s inevitable impending elimination from the competition. The spectacle of the forward’s anguish elicited a shout of sincere, unabashed joy.
Ghana vs Uruguay: Suarez’s Last World Cup End in Tears
Few narratives from this World Cup have been as captivating as the idea that Uruguay eliminated from the tournament. Due to a goal being struck in the 91st min of a separate game in another venue. Suarez, who is aware that there won’t be any more World Cups for him. Found the intensity of it all to be overwhelming and he appeared to lose himself in his sorrow as he sat upon that sideline.
As a consequence, Ghana‘s World Cup run has come to a conclusion. Additionally, Andre Ayew’s penalty attempt denied by Sergio Rochet with the scoreline tied at 0-0.
Ghana vs Uruguay: Rochet Saves it for Uruguay
Ghana vs Uruguay: The African team was unable to exact revenge on Uruguay after eliminating them in a knockout match in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in 2010.
Both sides got off to a quick start, as Ghanaians given a penalty after an 18-minute VAR review. Mohammed Kudus ruled to have been hauled over inside the box by Uruguayan goalie Rochet.
Ayew took the penalty kick 3 mins after it given, and Rochet comfortably stopped his feeble attempt.
It evoked memories of the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal encounter involving the two nations. When Asamoah Gyan missed Ghana’s opportunity with the game’s last shot.
Soon after, Uruguay nearly gained the advantage via Darwin Nunez, but Mohammed Salisu snagged his lofted attempt off the mark.
But after 26 minutes, Uruguay took the lead when De Arrascaeta scored into an empty net when Ghanaian goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi parried Luis Suarez’s shot.
Ghanaians Missed a Lot of Opportunities
Ghana vs Uruguay: Five minutes later, completing a great team play, De Arrascaeta scored again to give Uruguay a two-goal advantage.
After the quick-fire brace, the Latin American team appeared at ease and demanded their first penalty just within 60-minute mark.
After a long VAR review, the official decided not to call a penalty after Daniel Amartey‘s reckless tackle on Nunez from within of the box.
Late on, Ghana had opportunities, but replacement Antoine Semeny missed with a close-range shot. And Kudus stopped by a superb save from Rochet.
Uruguay attempted to add 1 last strike as word of South Korea’s victory spread. But they stopped and knocked from the competition.
The Sky Blue’s Brace Couldn’t Make it to the Round of 16
Ghana vs Uruguay: Suarez, who replaced by Edinson Cavani after 65 minutes. Remained on the side in shock as he learned the outcome of the previous encounter.
At the end of the game, skipper Diogo Godin comforted the heartbroken striker on the field. Both veterans may have worn the Uruguay jersey for the last moment.
Prior to the interval, Uruguay had struck twice, and as time expired, they attempted to strike a third. Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who had stopped Cavani’s header, blocked Federico Valverde’s attempt.
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