World Cup 2022: We are sad for not having given country the joy it deserves - Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde

Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde has expressed his disappointment after his side failed to reach the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup despite beating Ghana in the final group game.

Ghana skipper Andre Ayew missed a penalty in the 21st minute as his kick was saved by Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet following a foul on Mohammed Kudus.

Uruguay went on to win the game 2-0 thanks to goals from Giorgio de Arrascaeta in the 26th and 32nd minutes of the game but it was not enough as teams went out of the tournament.

"There is much sadness and disappointment," Valverde said after the game.

"This is a very good group, of players and the coaching staff. Everyone's family was always there to help us.

"People supported us and encouraged us in difficult times, and it's a great sadness. We are sad for not having given the country the joy it deserves."

Uruguay and South Korea both ended with a zero goal difference, but the side from Asia netted a total of four goals in their three games, with the South American team scoring just the two they managed against the Black Stars.