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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.
While the first half ended in triumph for Ghana, the match is legendary for its agonizing conclusion in the second half and extra time: Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4
: 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) The match, held at Soccer City in Johannesburg,
: Diego Forlán leveled the score with a signature swerving free-kick in the 55th minute. Key Match Details Information Date July 2, 2010
: Just as the Portuguese referee was preparing to blow the whistle for halftime, Sulley Muntari changed the game. Picking up the ball nearly 35 yards out, Muntari unleashed a speculative, swerving long-range strike that completely flummoxed Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.