Netherlands were the clear underdogs in their World Cup quarterfinal match against Brazil, but they managed to find a victory, defeating Brazil 2-1. Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands scored twice in the second half to come back from behind to take out the top seeded Brazil from the 2010 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Uruguay ended the hopes of Ghana as the lone African nation left int he 2010 World Cup who had a shot at it. After a 1-1 draw through extra time, it was Uruguay who won the penalty shootout. Ghana had a chance to win it with a penalty spot kick after a deliberate handball by Uruguay star player Luis Suarez, but Asamoah Gyan of Ghana failed to convert. The momentum carried on Uruguay's way to the penalty shootout where Ghana were outscored 4-2.
Having beaten Brazil, the Netherlands will certainly be a heavy favorite, but certainly adjustments will have to be made in the roster as several players who picked up their second yellow card of the tournament will not be illegible to play on the Semi-final match against Uruguay.
Uruguay will also have the same problem, and might even have more to lose as their top goal-scorer Luis Suarez was red-carded for the deliberate handball, and will certainly miss an opportunity to play in the World Cup semi-finals.
At least, Netherlands is assured that their top players like Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder will be certain to play.
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