THE STORY
On July 2, 2010, at Soccer City in Johannesburg, Ghana faced Uruguay in a World Cup quarter-final. In the final minute of extra time, with the score tied 1-1, Ghana's Asamoah Gyan missed a penalty kick awarded after Luis Suárez's goal-line handball. Uruguay won the ensuing penalty shootout 4-2, eliminating Ghana from the tournament.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Ghana, Uruguay, Asamoah Gyan
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident is remembered as a pivotal moment in World Cup history, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of high-stakes matches.