Match report

Uruguay Defeats Ghana 2-0 in World Cup Match

Ghana
Ghana
0–2
FT
Uruguay
Uruguay
Dec 2, 2022

Uruguay stunned Ghana by securing a 2-0 win in the highly anticipated World Cup showdown. G. de Arrascaeta scored both goals for Uruguay, which kept them competitive in the tournament while dealing a blow to Ghana's hopes.

Key Facts

  • • Ghana vs Uruguay: Final Score 0-2
  • • G. de Arrascaeta scored at 26' and 32'
  • • Luis Suárez assisted the second goal
  • • A. Ayew was substituted out for O. Bukari in the 46th minute

Lineups

Ghana

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Ati-Zigi (G)
  • 26 A. Seidu (D)
  • 18 D. Amartey (D)
  • 4 M. Salisu (D)
  • 17 A. Baba (D)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 21 S. Abdul Samed (M)
  • 19 I. Williams (M)
  • 10 A. Ayew (M)
  • 9 J. Ayew (M)
  • 20 M. Kudus (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 O. Bukari
  • 22 K. Sulemana
  • 25 A. Semenyo
  • 8 D. Kyereh
  • 7 I. Fatawu
  • 14 G. Mensah
  • 6 E. Owusu
  • 13 D. Afriyie
  • 23 A. Djiku
  • 12 I. Danlad
  • 15 J. Aidoo
  • 3 D. Odoi
  • 2 T. Lamptey
  • 16 A. Nurudeen
  • 24 K. Sowah

Uruguay

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Rochet (G)
  • 13 G. Varela (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 19 S. Coates (D)
  • 16 M. Olivera (D)
  • 8 F. Pellistri (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 11 D. Núñez (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Vecino
  • 21 E. Cavani
  • 7 N. de la Cruz
  • 24 A. Canobbio
  • 18 M. Gómez
  • 22 M. Cáceres
  • 1 F. Muslera
  • 14 L. Torreira
  • 12 S. Sosa
  • 3 D. Godín
  • 20 F. Torres
  • 26 J. Rodríguez
  • 17 M. Viña
  • 25 M. Ugarte

Timeline

  1. Ghana
    17' Ghana Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Ayew
  2. Uruguay
    19' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    D. Núñez
  3. Uruguay
    26' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    G. de Arrascaeta
  4. Uruguay
    32' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    G. de Arrascaeta · Assist: Luis Suárez
  5. Uruguay
    34' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: M. Vecino
  6. Ghana
    46' Ghana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ayew · On: O. Bukari
  7. Ghana
    46' Ghana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Ayew · On: K. Sulemana
  8. Uruguay
    59' Uruguay Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Núñez
  9. Uruguay
    60' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Suárez

    Time wasting

  10. Uruguay
    66' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luis Suárez · On: E. Cavani
  11. Uruguay
    66' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: N. de la Cruz
  12. Ghana
    72' Ghana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Williams · On: A. Semenyo
  13. Ghana
    72' Ghana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Abdul Samed · On: D. Kyereh
  14. Uruguay
    80' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: A. Canobbio
  15. Uruguay
    80' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Núñez · On: Maximiliano Gómez
  16. Ghana
    86' Ghana Card · Yellow Card
    K. Sulemana

    Foul

  17. Uruguay
    87' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    S. Coates

    Foul

  18. Ghana
    90'+8 Ghana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kudus · On: I. Fatawu
  19. Uruguay
    90'+10 Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cavani

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Ghana Uruguay
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 432 433
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 344 335
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ghana's penalty appeal was overturned at 17' due to VAR, maintaining a scoreless draw until Uruguay capitalized.
  • ▸ Uruguay took control with back-to-back goals from G. de Arrascaeta in the 26th and 32nd minutes, which turned out to be decisive.