Description & Facts: 2010 Fifa world cup - Ghana Vs. Uruguay Recap Goes to Penalty Kicks Uruguay reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1970, beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Friday. Sulley Muntari gave Ghana the lead with a left-foot strike seconds before halftime at Soccer City, but Diego Forlan equalized from a free kick in the 55th minute. Asamoah Gyan had a chance to win the match for Ghana with the final kick of extra time, but he hit the crossbar with a penalty after Luis Suarez was sent off for handling the ball on the line. Uruguay will play the Netherlands in the semifinals on Tuesday in Cape Town.