Gha V Uru - 1st Half - Bbc.mp4 [TOP]

While the first half ended in triumph for Ghana, the match is legendary for its agonizing conclusion in the second half and extra time:

For those looking to relive the drama, FIFA's official highlights and various archived BBC reports detail why this remains one of the most controversial games in World Cup history. A controversial classic: When Ghana met Uruguay in 2010 Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4

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

: 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) : Uruguay eventually won 4-2 on penalties after

: 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.

: 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.