'Nigeria would have done better' - Reactions to Ayew penalty miss, Luis Suarez cries as Uruguay and Ghana knocked out

'Nigeria would have done better' - Reactions to Ayew penalty miss, Luis Suarez cries as Uruguay beat Ghana

QATAR 2022 'Nigeria would have done better' - Reactions to Ayew penalty miss, Luis Suarez cries as Uruguay and Ghana knocked out

18:13 - 02.12.2022

Ayew warned not to return to Ghana, Nigerians say Super Eagles will have done better, Luis Suarez cries as Uruguay and Black Stars knocked out.

The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a matchday three Group H 2022 FIFA World Cup fixture played on Friday, December 2, 2022.

In a rematch of the highly controversial 2010 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between the two countries.

Uruguay decided to start captain Luis Suarez in a tense fixture. and it paid off.

Ghana had the opportunity to go front when Mohammed Kudus was brought down in the penalty box.

Gahan captain Ander Ayew stepped up to take but the spot kick was saved by Sergio Rochet in the 21st minute.

Just five minutes later, Uruguay went in front when Giorgian de Arrascaeta headed in a rebound following a shot by Luis Suarez,

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In the 32nd minute, Arrascaeta scored his second of the game assisted by Suarez as Uruguay went to the break with a two-goal cushion.

Uruguay held on to their lead in the second half as Ghana were frustrated and unable to create chances.

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