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Ghana play Uruguay in the World Cup Group H decider at Al Janoub Stadium.
The Black Stars are seeking “revenge” and labelled Luis Suarez as the “devil” after conceding a penalty for handling in the penalty area during their quarter-final at the 2010 World Cup, only for Asamoah Gyan to miss the spot-kick and the South Americans to advance on penalties.
But Suarez maintains a desire for revenge can be “counter-productive” with his country desperate to win after defeat to Portugal, while Otto Addo’s side are buoyed by a thrilling win over South Korea.
Mohammed Kudus could be the hero for the Africans after his brace last time out and Ghana will likely only need a draw to advance to the last 16.
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1669988947Ghana vs Uruguay permutationsOk, strap in, let’s run through what both teams need to qualify for the last 16 today.
For Ghana, a victory sends them through regardless of what happens in South Korea vs Portugal and they can finish top of Group H if they win, Portugal lose and they overcome a goal difference swing of three.
A draw will also be enough for the Black Stars to qualify, providing South Korea don’t beat Portugal by two goals or more, while defeat sends the African side out.
For Uruguay, only a win will be enough to qualify. If South Korea also beat Portugal, then Uruguay must triumph by two goals more than the Asian side do, to pip them to second spot on goal difference.
All make sense? Good!
Luke Baker2 December 2022 13:49
1669988337Is Ghana vs Uruguay on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch World Cup fixtureOne win could mean a spot in the last 16 for both Uruguay and Ghana on Friday – though only the latter have that guaranteed.
It’s possible the South Americans win and still go out, if South Korea also beat already-qualified Portugal and maintain a better goal difference than Darwin Nunez and co.
Ghana have been very impressive in spells at the World Cup, considering they are effectively a new team with plenty of inexperienced players at international level.
The likes of Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew have been very influential, while Inaki Williams has led the line well despite still waiting for his first goal for the national team.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game:
Luke Baker2 December 2022 13:38
1669987639Ghana vs UruguayWelcome to The Independent’s live coverage as Ghana play Uruguay in the World Cup Group H decider at Al Janoub Stadium.
The Black Stars are seeking “revenge” and labelled Luis Suarez as the “devil” after conceding a penalty for handling in the area in the 2010 quarter-final only for Asamoah Gyan to miss the spot kick and the South Americans to advance on penalties.
But Suarez maintains a desire for revenge can be “counter-productive” with his country desperate to win after defeat to Portugal, while Otto Addo’s side are buoyed by a thrilling win over South Korea.
Mohammed Kudus could be the hero for the Africans after his brace last time out and they will likely only need a draw to advance to the last 1.
Stick with us for full coverage.
Luke Baker2 December 2022 13:27
