Despite defeating Ghana 2-0 on Friday, Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after South Korea scored a late goal in the other Group H match to overtake the South American team.
In the first half, Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored twice in a row, both of which were assisted by 35-year-old Luis Suarez.
Suarez, however, concluded the game in tears on the bench as he heard about South Korea’s dramatic victory over Portugal, which allowed the Asian team to pass the Uruguayans and move into second position in Group H in terms of goals scored.
Suarez, a seasoned attacker, was the focus of the pregame buildup due to his controversial handball in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, which contributed to Ghana’s elimination.
Suarez intercepted a bad pass from the right that slipped past two Ghanaian defenders, cut inside Alidu Seidu, and fired a strong low effort that slipped through Lawrence Ati Zigi’s gloves. When De Arrascaeta pounced, the ball was moving closer to the goal.
In the following six minutes, Uruguay gave Ghana a mountain to climb when Arrascaeta produced an exquisite volley at the conclusion of an excellent team effort, with Suarez providing the first-time assist from Nunez’s knockdown.
Just before the hour mark, Siebert absolved Ghana of any responsibility when he determined that Daniel Amartey had touched the ball while tackling Nunez in the area.
That choice would prove to be vital because another goal would have advanced Uruguay.
When Suarez replaced Edinson Cavani in the 66th minute, the crowd booed and applauded him in equal measure.
Ghana had a hard time coming up with anything in response. With nine minutes left, Rochet expertly deflected Kudus’ fierce low shot, which was the closest they came to bringing a goal back.
When Uruguay realized they needed another goal, they pushed themselves harder but were unable to score.
Pushing and shoving occurred as the game came to a close, and Suarez was upset at the outcome for his team.
