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Another incredible scenario in this World Cup! The Uruguayans thought they had done the hardest part in the first half after a first-half brace from De Arrascaeta and settled for defending when they returned from the break. But the Koreans snatched the victory against Portugal in the other meeting and passed the Celeste in the standings thanks to the number of goals scored in the competition. Big disappointment for Uruguay who will not see the round of 16, like Ghana after this defeat.
100 mins. :
Daniel Siebert whistles the end of the match! Uruguay wins 2-0 but is eliminated!
90+10 mins. – Chance for Uruguay:
De La Cruz Arcosa takes care of the free kick but it’s too axial. Ati-Zigi is on the trajectory.
90+9 mins. – Yellow card for Seidu:
Yellow card for Alidu Seidu after a big foul. Last good free kick for Uruguay.
90+8 mins. – Change:
Last Ghanaian change. Mohammed Kudus is replaced by Issahaku Fatawu.
90+6 mins. – Opportunity:
Rochet saves his team on a Ghanaian strike! Uruguay goes against.
90+5 mins. – Chance for Uruguay:
On a counter-attack, Maxi Gómez tries his luck from a distance but Ati-Zigi makes a superb save!
90+2 mins. :
It’s official ! South Korea won 2-1 against Portugal and are provisionally second in the group. Uruguay must score a third goal to have a better goal difference than the Koreans and regain second place.
90+1min. :
8 minutes of additional time in this end of the match!
88 mins. – Yellow card for Coates:
Big foul by Sebastián Coates who receives a yellow card.
87 mins. :
Watch out for Uruguay!! South Korea just scored and now lead 2-1 against Portugal. At this moment, it is the Koreans who pass in front of the Celeste for the second position because the Koreans have scored more goals. Uruguay must score to qualify.
86 mins. – Yellow card for Sulemana:
Yellow card for Kamaldeen Sulemana after a big foul.
84 mins. :
Despite the Ghanaian assaults, Uruguay is in control at the end of the match and manages to annihilate each opposing offensive.
81 mins. – Change:
And the double scorer Giorgian de Arrascaeta is replaced by Agustín Canobbio.
80 mins. – Change:
The last two changes for the Celeste. Darwin Núñez is replaced by Maximiliano Gómez.
79 mins. :
Sulemana Festival on the left who chained the dribbles before crossing into the box but a Uruguayan header averted the danger.
77 mins. :
The Black Stars are showing more and more pressure but the defense of the Celeste holds firm and does not let go when there are less than 15 minutes left plus additional time.
73 mins. – Change:
And Daniel-Kofi Kyereh replaces Salis Abdul Samed.
72 mins. – Change:
Two new changes for the Black Stars. Iñaki Williams is replaced by Antoine Semenyo.
70 mins. – Chance for Uruguay:
What a volley from Valverde 25 meters from the cage but Ati-Zigi makes a good save!
69 mins. :
On a corner, Thomas Partey tries his luck at the entrance to the surface but Rochet is on the trajectory and captures the ball.
67 mins. – Change:
And the captain, author of a very good match today, Luis Suárez is replaced by Edinson Cavani.
67 mins. – Change:
Double change for the Celeste. Facundo Pellistri gives way to Nicolás de la Cruz.
65 mins. – Chance for Uruguay:
Pellistri’s big miss! The Uruguayan is found alone at the penalty spot but fails to frame his shot.
63 mins. :
La Celeste completely abandons the ball since the recovery and applies to defend well and go quickly in counter-attack to recover the ball.
60 mins. – Yellow card for Suárez Diaz:
Stupid yellow card for Luis Suarez who kicked the ball away from the foul.
59 mins. :
Daniel Siebert does not award a penalty for Uruguay after seeing the situation in slow motion.
58 mins. :
New intervention of the VAR! The referee will check an action after a limit tackle from Amartey on Darwin in the box.
56 mins. :
Good ball in depth for Sulemana but Rochet anticipated well and comes to box the ball in front of the Ghanaian.
53 mins. :
The Uruguayans are gathered in their camp but they do not offer any space to the Black Stars who have great difficulty approaching the surface.
49 mins. :
Ghana started strong this second period and settled in the Uruguayan camp but the defensive block of Celeste was well in place.
47 mins. – Change:
And captain André Ayew comes out in place of Osman Bukari.
47 mins. – Change:
Double change at the break for the Black Stars. Jordan Ayew is replaced by Kamaldeen Sulemana.
46 mins. :
Here we go again for this match. The Ghanaians kicked off the second half!
Half time:
After 20 good first minutes, Ghana completely collapsed after the missed penalty of its captain André Ayew. A penalty on the contrary which woke up the Celeste players and more particularly De Arrascaeta, author of a double, and which allows his team to temporarily take second place in this group, synonymous with qualification for the round of 16. The Black Stars will have to wake up and above all go up this two-goal deficit to hope to qualify.
45+8 mins. :
Daniel Siebert whistles for half-time! Uruguay leads 2-0 against Ghana.
45+4 mins. :
The Black Stars have not seen the ball for a few minutes. Celeste players are installed in the Ghanaian camp and exchange the ball.
45+1min. :
8 minutes of added time at the end of the first period.
45 mins. :
Festival of Luis Suarez who makes a small bridge on Inaki Williams before finally having the ball stolen.
41 mins. :
Uruguay controls at the end of the first period and turns the ball in midfield.
37 mins. :
What a change in situation ! While Ghana could lead 1-0 after a penalty obtained, it was finally Uruguay who took the lead with a double from De Arrascaeta.
34 mins. – Change:
Concerns for Uruguay with the injury exit of Rodrigo Bentancur. He is replaced by Matías Vecino.
32 mins. – Goal for Uruguay:
The double for Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Uruguay flies away! La Celeste combines on the right but the ball quickly arrives on the left of the area with a superb delivery from Luis Suarez and the number 10 takes the volley ball to deceive the Ghanaian goalkeeper a second time.
28 mins. :
With this goal, it is Uruguay who are second in the standings because at the same time, Koreans and Portuguese are tied 1-1.
26 mins. – Goal for Uruguay:
Here is the first goal of Uruguay in this world! Giorgian de Arrascaeta comes to conclude in the empty goal of Ati-Zigi after a strike from Suárez. The Ghanaian defense was too passive on this action and no one except the Uruguayan came to follow the ball after the save from the Black Stars goalkeeper.
23 mins. – Chance for Uruguay:
Salisu’s rescue! Darwin is launched in depth and stings his ball above Ati-Zigi but Salisu comes to release the ball on his line.
22 mins. :
After 20 timid first minutes, the match finally gets carried away with this missed penalty. Still 0-0.
21 mins. :
André Ayew rushes and crosses his strike with the right foot but Rochet has anticipated well and makes a nice save!
19 mins. – Yellow card for Núñez Ribeiro:
The Uruguayans are frustrated after this decision and Darwin Núñez collects a yellow card.
18 mins. :
The referee returns to the field and designates the penalty for this foul by Rochet on Kudus.
17 mins. :
Sir Daniel Siebert will watch the video for a potential penalty for Ghana after a foul by Rochet on Kudus after Jordan Ayew’s strike.
16 mins. :
On the right, Jordan Ayew returns to his foot and strikes but it’s too axial and Rochet intervenes easily.
13 mins. :
Timid start to the match between these two teams, still no strike after almost 15 minutes of play.
09 mins. :
Pellistri resists well to the return of a Ghanaian on the right and tries to serve a partner behind in the box but no one has followed him.
07 mins. :
Big battle in midfield at the start of the match for possession of the ball. Small advantage at the Celeste for the moment.
04 mins. :
First acceleration of Darwin in the axis of the field but the Ghanaian defense intervenes and recovers the ball.
01 min. :
Let’s go for this meeting! The Uruguayans kicked off.
00 mins. :
The 22 actors make their entrance on the lawn! Make way for hymns before kick-off.
00 mins. :
The referee for this match is Mr. Daniel Siebert at Al Janoub Stadium.
00 mins. :
The last meeting between these two teams dates back to a quarter-final at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Uruguay won on penalties that day to qualify for the semi-finals.
00 mins. :
Uruguay 11: Sergio Rochet, Mathías Olivera, Sebastián Coates, José Giménez, Guillermo Varela, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Núñez, Luis Suárez.
00 mins. :
Ghana 11: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Abdul Rahman Baba, Mohammed Salisu, Daniel Amartey, Alidu Seidu, Salis Abdul Samed, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, André Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Iñaki Williams.
00 mins. :
The light could come from Suárez in attack. The former Barcelona player had a bad start to the competition, but his experience of big games can make the difference in this kind of match.
00 mins. :
After a first draw against South Korea (0-0), the Uruguayans lost against Portugal (2-0). La Celeste has still not scored in this world but she no longer has a choice today if she does not want to be eliminated from the group stage of a world for the first time since 2002.
00 mins. :
Uruguay have a goal this Friday: win while hoping that the Koreans do not win against Portugal. This combination would therefore allow Celeste to take the second ticket of this group E for the round of 16.
00 mins. :
Author of a double against South Korea, Mohammed Kudus shone during this meeting and he will again be the spearhead of the Ghanaian selection during this match.
00 mins. :
After a 3-2 defeat against Portugal in their first match, Ghana went for an important victory against South Korea (3-2) to keep their destiny in their hands today for this last day of the phase of group.
00 mins. :
For Ghana, a victory would allow them to leave this group but also a draw, if South Korea does not beat Portugal by two or more goals. If qualified, it would be the first time since 2010 that the Ghanaians have reached the round of 16.
00 mins. :
Last decisive day in this group H with three more teams who can claim qualification for an eighth final. With two victories, Portugal has already validated its ticket but South Korea, Ghana and Uruguay can still hope in the event of a positive result.
00 mins. :
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