South Korea's win against Portugal places the former champions third on Group H
Uruguay midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta (centre) kicks the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match with Ghana at Al Janoub Stadium in Doha. –AFP
Two-time former Fifa World Cup champions Uruguay saved their best for the last when they defeated Ghana’s Black Stars 2-0 but it was not good enough to see La Celeste progress to the knockout stage of the tournament.
It was a first win for the South American following their loss to Portugal and draw against South Korea in earlier Group H matches.
Ghana, who were looking to settle a score with Uruguay, who they famously lost to on penalties in the 2010 quarterfinals, finished at the bottom of the group,
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