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Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0 in a Group H encounter on Friday to end the Black Stars’ dreams of making the last 16 of the competition.
Despite the win, Uruguay did not advance to the next stage of the 2022 World Cup after South Korea defeated Portugal 1-2 in another Group H tie.
With three points from two games, Ghana where heading into Friday’s game with a win and revenge for their 2010 controversial loss against the Uruguayans in mind.
Veteran striker Luis Suarez was at the centre of the pre-match build-up because of his infamous handball in the 2010 quarter-finals, which helped eliminate Ghana.
His name was booed loudly by the Ghana fans when it was read out by the stadium announcers and he got the same treatment every time he touched the ball. He was also leading the protests when Ghana was awarded a penalty in the 19th minute.
Ghana had the chance to go ahead in the tie but Dede Ayew’s penalty in the 21st minute was saved by Sergio Rochet who had brought down Mohammed Kudus.
The development means that the South Americans are out of the tournament despite the win over Otto Addo’s charges while South Korea and Portugal advance as runners-up and winners respectively.
