Gha V Uru - 1st Half - Bbc.mp4 -

: 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.

: 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) Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4

: 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. : For most of the first 45 minutes,

: Diego Forlán leveled the score with a signature swerving free-kick in the 55th minute. Key Match Details Information Date July 2, 2010

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.

: The ball tucked into the bottom corner, sending the stadium into a frenzy as Ghana went into the break with a 1-0 lead . Match Context & Legend