However, South Korea stormed back with two audacious headers by Cho Gue-sung, three minutes apart, to tie the score.

Kudus scored the game-winning goal in the 68th minute by slipping past a diving Kim Seung-gyu while unmarked in the penalty area.

3. Dede Ayew’s missed penalty: The Black Stars blew their opportunity to revenge their World Cup loss to Uruguay in 2010.

Ghana’s World Cup hopes were dashed as they lost to Uruguay while still having a chance to advance.

Andre “Dede” Ayew, the captain of the Black Stars, missed a penalty in the first half, which was one of the game’s most notable moments.