Gha V Uru - 1st Half - Bbc.mp4 [OFFICIAL]

: 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.

: Diego Forlán leveled the score with a signature swerving free-kick in the 55th minute. 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,

: 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 The match, held at Soccer City in Johannesburg,

: 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)

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

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