Uruguay beat Netherlands 4 -2 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup semifinals . Suarez scores clinching penalty for Uruguay who now play the Ghana . But Uruguay 's star striker Diego Forlan equalized with a swerving free-kick which deceived Ghana keeper Kingson in the 55th minute . Ghana 's Asamoah Gyan hits crossbar with a penalty in the last minute of extra time . Uruguay 's Asamoah Gyan sent off in conceding penalty and will miss semifinal .
Uruguay beat Netherlands 4 -2 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup semifinals . Suarez scores clinching penalty for Uruguay who now play the Ghana . Ghana 's Asamoah Gyan hits crossbar with a penalty in the last minute of extra time . Uruguay 's Asamoah Gyan sent off in conceding penalty and will miss semifinal .