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 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 Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4
: 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,