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Uruguay end the dream of Ghana to become the first African team in the World Cup semi-final when they won 4-2 through penalties after their quarterfinal match ended 1-1 in extra time, Friday.

Uruguayan substitute Sebastian Abreu in the penalty shoot a decisive victory after goalkeeper Richard Kingson to conquer and Uruguay advanced to the semifinals to face the Dutch, who surprisingly beat Brazil 2-1.

Both teams continued to play a draw after extra time in a game ball after a thrilling penalty shoot-Asamoah Gyan hit the crossbar in the second minute of time added, because the striker Luis Suarez hold the ball at the goal line and removed from the game field.

Ghana superior speculation beforehand thanks to Sulley Muntari shot moments before the first round was over normally but then equated by Diego Forlan through a free kick 10 minutes into the second round begins.

Ghana struggled to become the first African team to advance to the semifinals, while two-time champion Uruguay tried to reach the last four for the first time in 40 years.

In a game that changed the fortunes, Uruguay dominated early on by the attacks Forlan and Suarez.

Ghana, although it received support from their African colleagues who packed the stadium, are too easily defeated in the struggle for the ball by a Uruguayan midfielder who make lump-hard lump.

Defense Uruguay received a blow when Captain Diego Lugano must exit the field with a limp and was replaced by Andres Scotti.

Then in added time at the end of the first half, Muntari fired a spectacular long distance that made Ghana the lead.

Ten minutes into the second half, Uruguay got a free kick on the left side outside the penalty area and kicked the ball perfectly Forlan, passing over the heads of the players and the ball entered the goal which could not be reached Kingson to score an equalizer.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez striker Sebastian Abreu decrease in minute 76 in his attempt to win, but both teams still unable to penetrate the impasse, so that Harris was an extension of time.

The first chance in extra-time period falls on quarterback Kwado Asamoah, but his shot from outside the penalty area hit the crossbar.

Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince had a chance in extra time of two minutes from time ended, but his kick wide and then get a chance to do hard kick from 25 meters, but the opponent goalkeeper can save goalkeeper.

The African teams continue to pressure and awarded a penalty kick while holding the ball results Suarez understudy Ghana’s header at the goal line Adiyiah Dominic and Suarez got the red card.

However, Gyan failed to execute a penalty to win those games, because it kicks the ball hit the crossbar and the game should be resolved through penalties.