Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice as Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0, but it was not enough to keep them in the World Cup after South Korea beat Portugal to finish second in Group H.
Ghana, who famously missed an extra-time penalty kick against Uruguay in South Africa 12 years ago, missed an opportunity to take the lead in the 21st minute when Andre Ayew’s tame penalty was easily saved by Sergio Rochet.
Uruguay punished them with their first goals of the tournament, as De Arrascaeta headed the ball over the line from close range after a shot from Luis Suarez in the 26th minute, and doubled their lead six minutes later with a superb volley after Suarez was involved in the build-up again, despite being in tears on the bench by full-time.
The victory moved Uruguay into third place on four points, the same as South Korea, who finished the tournament with more goals scored after scoring a late winner in a 2-1 victory over Portugal. With three points, Ghana finished last in the group.
