Watch Uruguay vs Ghana

Date: Friday, 02 July, 2010 , Location: Soccer City Stadium
World Cup 2010, South Africa


After struggling in qualification, boss has said he is surprised to see Uruguay among the final eight this year, but he feels they can continue to defy the doubters. “Let’s see how far we can go on this stage,” he said. “We are not building castles in the air, but I don’t see why we should be resigned to anything. We don’t have to renounce anything before playing the matches.” Ghana had gone 433 minutes without scoring in open play before Kevin-Prince Boateng fired home against USA. Uruguay had gone 390 minutes without conceding before scored for South Korea. It is fortunate that Inter Milan’s , who was nearly axed after a dressing room bust-up, was allowed to remain with the squad and should be fresh to come in. A knock for Gyan, who has scored three of Ghana‘s four goals in South Africa, is a further concern, but it seems he is set to feature. While few expected Wigan’s third-choice goalkeeper to become a hero in South Africa, Kingson excelled against USA and he may need to turn in a repeat performance given Uruguay‘s firepower. Forlan has not scored since his brace against South Africa, but he remains a real danger. Ghana should be able to rely on the support of the majority, but Uruguay have progressed by keeping things tight while taking their chances. They were on the back foot for long periods against South Korea but rarely allowed them any clear-cut opportunities, and a narrow Uruguay victory looks the most likely outcome here. We will post results of this match, as soon as posible.. stay tuned.