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'The swings of emotions': A sense of sweet justice for Ghana despite Uruguay defeat

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Uruguay have been eliminated from the World Cup despite their 2-0 victory against Ghana while South Korea shocked an already-qualified Portugal to win 2-1 to advance to the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on goals scored. READ | Uruguay beat Ghana but both go out of World Cup as Korea advance after stunning Portugal winWhen Uruguay took a first half lead through a Giorgian de Arrascaeta double, it looked likely that they would advance to the next round with Portugal, who were level with South Korea at half time.However, South Korea dug deep and Hwang Hee-chan stepped up to score an injury time winner sending Uruguay out of the tournament and breaking La Celeste hearts.Luis Suarez was seen in tears when he heard the news that Korea had taken the lead, as this will likely be his final World Cup.

Following all the drama in the other groups so far, it's fair to say that Group H delivered as South Korea joined Portugal ahead of Uruguay and Ghana in the next round.Here are some reactions from the world of Twitter:??

FINAL Group G standings:1?? ???? Portugal 6pts2?? ???? South Korea 4pts3?? ???? Uruguay 4pts4?? ???? Ghana 3pts#FIFAWorldCupGhana fans watching Luis Suarez cry on the bench pic.twitter.com/FgrLR204wtPortugal and South Korea advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup. ?????????? #Qatar2022Uruguay and Ghana are OUT of the World Cup. ????????

pic.twitter.com/AgVlbIQyJYGhana dragging Uruguay out of the World Cup with them pic.twitter.com/umOFM0N2TCGhana get their revenge pic.twitter.com/HXStA4qdcuSouth Korea making it to the knockout stages is the biggest shock of the World Cup icl.Waited 12 years for revengeGet a penalty to redeem the national team.Miss the penalty.Have Suarez assist 2 goals to put you out.Completely

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