Gha V Uru - 1st Half - Bbc.mp4 May 2026

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

: Diego Forlán leveled the score with a signature swerving free-kick in the 55th minute. Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4

: 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. For those looking to relive the drama, FIFA's

: The ball tucked into the bottom corner, sending the stadium into a frenzy as Ghana went into the break with a 1-0 lead . Match Context & Legend He was sent off, but Asamoah Gyan famously

: 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.

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