World Cup Day 16

Uruguay 2-1 South Korea

Uruguay made the early running with their 3 classy forwards and hard working midfield they overpowered their Asian opponents and within 8mins were ahead thanks to some slack defending.

The Koreans fought back throwing numbers forward in exciting fashion with Park Chu Young looking particularly dangerous. The second half saw a defensive Uruguay look to hold the game at one-nil as the rain got heavier in Port Elizabeth.

Korea eventually took one of their chances which saw a complete change of attitude in the South Americans who began to attack with the class they showed early in the first half. It wasn't long until that class showed as Luis Suarez curled a shot into the Korean net and with the lead again theirs Uruguay sat back. This time the Koreans didn't have enough to get back on level terms.

One of the best games of the World Cup so far. Uruguay will be a good bet for a semi-final place.



Ghana 2-1 USA (AET)

Ghana dominated periods of the match with their superior technique and range of passing and crucially during those periods they scored. The US took along time to get into the game after Ghana's early goal but the second half saw them display their typical spirit and enthusiasm to get back into the game.

The American's created some good chances, getting in behind the Ghanaian defence on numerous occasions but finishing poorly (Kingston in the Ghana goal wasn't making it easy for them either). A penalty saw them equalise and it looked like the momentum was theirs as Ghana appeared to have taken the foot off the gas.

Extra time saw a resurgent Ghana and a well-taken goal from Gyan 3 minutes in was enough to give them entry to the next round as the Americans looked deflated.