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.

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

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 The match, held at Soccer City in Johannesburg,

: 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. Uruguay, led by Diego Forlán and a young

: 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)