Ghana vs. Uruguay live updates: Uruguay dominating early

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The group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup comes to a close Friday after a week and a half of incredible action. Kicking things off in Group H, Ghana (1-0-1) is battling Uruguay (0-1-1) at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar — and we’ve got you covered from start to finish with all the action on FS1.

Meanwhile, on FOX, South Korea (0-1-1) is taking on undefeated Portugal (2-0-0) in the other Group H match.

Here are the top plays!

Ghana vs. Uruguay

17′: Penalty on Uruguay goalkeeper

Initially, it appeared that Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet made a pivotal save and then hindered a shot off the deflection. A VAR check ruled that Rochet made contact with midfielder Mohammed Kudus, though, giving Ghana a penalty kick.

21′: Missed opportunity

Andre Morgan Rami Ayew failed to connect on the penalty kick for Ghana, as Rochet denied the forward’s shot attempt.

26′: GOAL!

After a potential disaster on the other end, Uruguay struck first, as midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta knocked in a header, giving it a 1-0 lead.

Uruguay’s Giorgian De Arrascaeta scores goal vs. Ghana in 26′

32′: He does it again!

Sheer minutes after getting Uruguay on the board, De Arrascaeta got his second score of the game. The midfielder powered in a goal to give Uruguay a 2-0 lead, which was the score at halftime.