Agony: Asamoah Gyan reacts after missing his penalty
Leaving a nasty taste in the mouth: Luis Suarez (right) blocks Chidi Odiyah's goalbound shot
Uruguay ended Ghana's dream of being the first African team in the World Cup semi-finals when they won a penalty shootout 4-2 after their quarter-final finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Uruguay substitute Sebastian Abreu got the decisive penalty with a cheeky chip over goalkeeper Richard Kingson to set up a semi-final with Netherlands, who shocked Brazil 2-1.
Butterfingers: Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera makes a hash of Muntari's effort
Blue order: Diego Forlan (unsighted) equalised with a stunning free kick
Long distance: Sulley Muntari lets fly
The teams could not be separated after extra-time in a thrilling contest after Asamoah Gyan hit the bar with a penalty
in the second minute of added time that was given when Uruguay striker Luis Suarez handled on the line and was sent off.
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