[23], Man of the Match: [6], Brazilian striker Luís Fabiano handled the ball twice in the build-up to Brazil's second goal, which helped Brazil win the match 3–1. Landon Donovan equalised with a penalty kick in the 62nd minute, awarded after Jonathan Mensah fouled Clint Dempsey. The game took place on Tuesday 29 June 2010 at the Cape Town Stadium. This followed a highly disappointing UEFA Euro 2008 first round exit, and a difficult qualification campaign. [39], The French team flew home in economy class. Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)[89] In extra time of a quarter-final match against Ghana, Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez handled the ball in the penalty area to prevent a last-minute game-winning Ghana goal. In the third minute, Gyan latched onto a high long ball, chesting it down and holding off two defenders before scoring the winner. Uruguay subsequently adopted a defensive posture and Korea had more chances to score. You shouldn't look to third parties. Brazil's chances of restoring parity were damaged when Felipe Melo was sent off for a stamp on Robben. World Cup 2010 final score: Australia 2, Serbia 1. [4], Plans to slaughter a cow at each stadium to be used for the World Cup generated concern among animal rights groups. Fermín Martínez Ibáñez (Spain) Fifth official: [...] We will come out with a new model in November on how to improve high-level referees. The first half produced the occasional chance on goal with Lucas Barrios having a shot saved shortly before a long distance shot from Daisuke Matsui hit the crossbar of Paraguay's goal. The knockout stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup was the second and final stage of the World Cup, following the group stage. The match was decided by a penalty shootout after the score was locked at 0–0 for 120 minutes. Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia) The North Korean team cancelled its national championship to prepare for the Cup via a world tour. [16], Man of the Match: In the second leg of the qualification play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland on 18 November 2009, French captain Thierry Henry, unseen by the referee and other match officials, illegally handled the ball twice in the lead up to the winning goal. [64] Thus, Suárez was said to have "enraged an entire continent [Africa]." Carlos Batres (Guatemala) Following the perceived poor performance of the team, particularly against Portugal, the team were forced to blame the coach to avoid punishment on their return to North Korea. [...] I cannot disclose more of what we are doing but something has to be changed."[25][26]. Diego Forlán then put them ahead in the second half with a beautiful side volley from the edge of the penalty box while goalkeeper Hans-Jörg Butt didn't move off his line after 51 minutes. Argentina won the match 3–1 for a place in the quarter-finals against Germany. Uruguay played the Netherlands in the first semi-final on 6 July 2010 at the Cape Town Stadium. Patrice Evra was dropped for the final group game. Walter Vromans (Belgium) It later emerged they were models for Bavaria beer. Brazil's coach Dunga confirmed after the match that he would be leaving the position upon the expiry of his contract, admitting responsibility for Brazil's defeat. Tibor Vámos (Hungary) Replays showed numerous Slovenian players pulling and hanging on Americans, fighting for position in the box, but no foul or offsides by the Americans was apparent to justify disallowing the goal. Fifth official: It could have been a mistake. Laurent Ugo (France), Brazil soundly defeated Chile 3–0 on 28 June 2010 at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg to progress to a quarter-final match against the Netherlands. Thomas Müller (Germany), Assistant referees: The next day, captain and left wingback Patrice Evra was caught on camera in a heated argument with trainer Robert Duverne, which eventually led to intervention by others in the camp. [9] After the match, Ghana's coach Milovan Rajevac hailed his side's achievement in becoming one of the "best eight teams in the world", but regretted the number of players that would miss the quarter-final against Uruguay because of injury or suspension. However, the Netherlands were unable to capitalise on their lead, as Diego Forlán equalised in the 41st minute (1–1) when his shot from 25 yards hit squarely in the middle of the goal was misjudged by goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg who missed it by millimeters. Martin Vázquez (Uruguay) The ghost goal incident in this match was a major factor in the 2012 IFAB decision to implement new rules allowing goal-line technology to be used in football. FIFA Fine Spain & Netherlands £6,000 & £9,000 Respectively For Poor Discipline During World Cup 2010 Final. [5] Korean coach Huh Jung-moo claimed his side "controlled" the match and that Uruguay's goals were "lucky". Fifth official: While both teams had chances to win, the match proceeded to extra time as the scores remained level. Fifth official: The goal turned out to be the winner for Spain. "[29] Suárez boasted after the match of his handball save, claiming that "The 'Hand of God' now belongs to me," a reference to the handball goal scored by Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup. The Dutch however in the 84th minute sealed their win, with Wesley Sneijder scoring off an assist from Dirk Kuyt into an unguarded net after Kuyt got the ball past the Slovak keeper. Because Coulibaly had blown for the free-kick before the goal had been scored, he was not required to (and did not) explain the call on the pitch or to FIFA officials afterwards. [50][51] Despite this, Spain was still awarded FIFA's Fair Play award for the tournament after the final, Spain had earned only 8 yellow cards throughout (the lowest of the four semi-finalists). [75] [48][49] Having equalised, the Netherlands subsequently took the lead from an Arjen Robben corner kick in the 68th minute, Sneijder heading the ball in after a flick-on from Dirk Kuyt. The fallout continued after the team's return to France, with FFF President Jean-Pierre Escalettes announcing his resignation. [32], The French team had significant troubles with team dissension at the World Cup. After a dramatic 120 minutes of play (including extra time) that finished 1–1, Uruguay won in a penalty shoot-out 4–2. Hernán Maidana (Argentina) Mauricio Espinosa (Uruguay) [38][39][40][41][42][43], Assistant referees: Bakhadyr Kochkarov (Kyrgyzstan) The Netherlands suffered a late scare when Maxi Pereira, who failed a penalty against Ghana, scored in stoppage time from a free kick; however, the score remained 3–2 despite desperate Uruguayan attempts to equalise. Fourth official: Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [53] Uruguay dominated the early periods of the match, but suffered an injury to captain Diego Lugano in the first half. Bertino Miranda (Portugal) Héctor Vergara (Canada). [44][45], The final was particularly controversial due to the high number of yellow cards issued (fourteen, resulting in one sending-off). Marco Rodríguez (Mexico) [35] The players boycotted training for one day in protest at the FFF decision to dismiss Anelka. [81] The Netherlands progressed to the final of the tournament to face Spain. Fourth official: Brazil had doubled its lead within five minutes after a free-flowing passing movement involving Robinho and Kaká that teed up Luís Fabiano to score after taking the ball around the Chilean goalkeeper. [59], After the game, Suárez said, "I made the save of the tournament,"[56] and, referring to the infamous handball goal scored by Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup, claimed that "The 'Hand of God' now belongs to me". [34] After the match, Japan's coach Takeshi Okada resigned and Shunsuke Nakamura retired from international football. [18] Linesman Mauricio Espinosa and referee Jorge Larrionda did not award the goal but subsequent replays[19] and photographic evidence[20] showed the ball had indeed crossed the goal-line. We have to go by the rules. This move drew serious criticism and condemnation for all sides, and FIFA threatened sanctions in return for what it saw as "political interference".