- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:24(17:24 GMT)
That’s it from us
We’re finishing up our coverage of that Group H encounter, with our attention now turning to Cameroon vs Brazil and Serbia vs Switzerland. If they’re half as interesting as this last game, we’re in for a good evening.
Goodbye for now.
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:21(17:21 GMT)
Fans of both teams, look away now
This won’t make easy reading if you’re Ghanaian or Uruguayan, but here’s our match report after an eventful game at the Al Janoub Stadium.
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:14(17:14 GMT)
Third time unlucky in this case
3 – Giorgian de Arrascaeta is the third Uruguayan to score two goals in the first-half of a World Cup match, after Juan Peregrino Anselmo vs Yugoslavia in 1930 and Oscar Miguez vs Bolivia in 1950. Uruguay won the World Cup at both editions. Charm. pic.twitter.com/6cwLGmL06W
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 2, 2022
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Suarez in tears
He had his shirt over his head when he heard the news that South Korea had gone ahead, and looks disconsolate as he wanders around the pitch. At 35, this is almost certainly his last shot at lifting that golden trophy, and he knows it.
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:07(17:07 GMT)
Uruguay players heartbroken
They are devastated; on the floor. They gave everything but it wasn’t to be. They are heading home.
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:05(17:05 GMT)
Full-time
Uruguay are out of this World Cup after failing to score enough goals in this win. Their players are remonstrating with the referee and chasing him down the tunnel, but it matters little now.
Neither side did enough in this game to progress, with South Korea springing another surprise by beating Portugal 2-1. What a World Cup.
Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:04(17:04 GMT)
Uruguay have a free-kick in a good position
Seidu gets a yellow card for his trouble.
90+9 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:03(17:03 GMT)
Kudus taken off
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is on.
90+7 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 17:03(17:03 GMT)
Uruguay fans are nervous
Uruguay players know the score in the other match. They are taking risks as they push for the third goal.
Their fans are on the edge, not cheering as loudly as before. The bench is also up on their feet and almost out of the technical area.
Both Ghana and Uruguay will crash out of the World Cup if the score remains the same.
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Chances for both sides
Coates throws his body in the way of the ball and blocks it. Ati Zigi makes another brilliant save from Gomez at the other end after Uruguay break.
90+5 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:58(16:58 GMT)
Cavani wants a penalty
The referee isn’t interested. Alidu Seidu made the challenge, which was contentious.
90+4 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:57(16:57 GMT)
South Korea have won
Uruguay definitely need a goal after the Koreans have beaten Portugal 2-1.
90+3 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:56(16:56 GMT)
Eight minutes of added time
Can Uruguay get the dream finish?
90+1 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:55(16:55 GMT)
Ati Zigi makes incredible save
Cavani heads from six yards (5.5 metres) but the keeper makes a great save. It wouldn’t have counted as the Uruguay forward is flagged for offside.
Ati Zigi hurts himself as he lands and gets treatment.
90 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:53(16:53 GMT)
Coates booked
The defender hacks down Sulemana and goes into the referee’s notebook. Sulemana also gets booked in the aftermath.
88 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:51(16:51 GMT)
Uruguay need a goal now
South Korea are up 2-1 against Portugal, so the Uruguayans need a goal, or they will be eliminated.
87 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:48(16:48 GMT)
Rochet save
He gets down well on the full stretch to push a Kudus shot wide. He’s saved his team a few times in this game.
84 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
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Fans of other African teams backing Ghana in the stadium
It’s not only Ghanaians who have come out to support the Black Stars.
Inside the stadium, I see spectators waving Kenyan, South African, Tanzanian and Ugandan flags in the section where the Ghana fans are seated.
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:47(16:47 GMT)
Alonso makes changes
Nunez and de Arrascaeta are off, with Gomez and Canobbio on.
83 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
- 2 Dec 2022 - 16:45(16:45 GMT)
Semenyo drags shot
The Uruguay forward is in a great position after receiving the ball in the box, but he gets too much angle on his shot and it goes wide.
81 mins: Ghana 0-2 Uruguay
Ghana vs Uruguay 0-2: World Cup 2022, as it happened
Live updates from the World Cup 2022 match between Ghana and Uruguay at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Published On 2 Dec 2022
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Ghana vs Uruguay World Cup 2022 match on Friday, December 2.
- Ghana XI: Ati Zigi, Alidu, Daniel Amartey, Salisu, Rahman, Partey, Abdul Samed Kyereh, (72′), Kudus (Fatawu, 90+) Jordan Ayew (Sulemana, 46′), Andre Ayew (Bukari, 46′), Williams (Semenyo, 72′).
- Uruguay XI: Rochet, Varela, Gimenez, Coates, Olivera, Pellistri (de la Cruz, 66′), Valverde, Bentancur (Vecino, 34′), de Arrascaeta (Gomez, 81′), Nunez (Canobbio, 80′), Suarez (Cavani, 66′).
- The Group H decider sees Ghana take on Uruguay to join Portugal in advancing from this group.
- Ghana’s win over South Korea means that a draw would be enough for them unless the Koreans defeat Portugal by a multiple-goal margin in the other match.
- Uruguay will also be keeping an eye on that game because even if they win, they will need to do so by a greater margin than South Korea’s to advance.
