Ghana's dreams of becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semifinal will depend on their ability to keep at bay the formidable attacking duo which has propelled Uruguay into the quarters.
And the Ghana Black Stars will also have to break the defensive wall manned by Fenerbahçe's Diego Lugano, the Uruguay captain.
Isacc Vorsah makes a timely return from injury to center back in place of Mensah, and will be key to Ghana's plans to stifle the double threat posed by Forlan and Suarez.
Ayew's place is likely to be taken by Sulley Muntari, only used as a substitute so far but still with the potential to prove a decisive influence for Ghana.
Holland vs. Brazil
The impressive Dutch march through the World Cup finals might hit a brick wall today when they meet a Brazil side in startling form and looking everything like becoming champions for a sixth time.
Coach Dunga, who was captain when Brazil beat Netherlands in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, said their opponents were technically strong and his team had to be prepared.
Galatasaray's Elano will be missing today with a bruised ankle sustained during Brazil's game with Ivory Coast and Dani Alvez will likely fill the void, as he did against Chile.
Netherlands have won all four of their matches and Arjen Robben's early goal on his return from injury in their 2-1 win over Slovakia has given the team a major lift.
Live on TRT 1 today
17:00 Netherlands vs. Brazil
21:30 Uruguay vs. Ghana
Vocabulary Exercises
1. Nadal's ........ in today's final will be Federer.
opponent
march
match
2. Elone has missed several matches through .......... .
hit
injury
defence
3. It was a very funny situation but I had to ........ my laughter.
Quarter Final Excitement Begins
Ghana vs. Uruguay
Ghana's dreams of becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semifinal will depend on their ability to keep at bay the formidable attacking duo which has propelled Uruguay into the quarters.
And the Ghana Black Stars will also have to break the defensive wall manned by Fenerbahçe's Diego Lugano, the Uruguay captain.
Isacc Vorsah makes a timely return from injury to center back in place of Mensah, and will be key to Ghana's plans to stifle the double threat posed by Forlan and Suarez.
Ayew's place is likely to be taken by Sulley Muntari, only used as a substitute so far but still with the potential to prove a decisive influence for Ghana.
Holland vs. Brazil
The impressive Dutch march through the World Cup finals might hit a brick wall today when they meet a Brazil side in startling form and looking everything like becoming champions for a sixth time.
Coach Dunga, who was captain when Brazil beat Netherlands in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, said their opponents were technically strong and his team had to be prepared.
Galatasaray's Elano will be missing today with a bruised ankle sustained during Brazil's game with Ivory Coast and Dani Alvez will likely fill the void, as he did against Chile.
Netherlands have won all four of their matches and Arjen Robben's early goal on his return from injury in their 2-1 win over Slovakia has given the team a major lift.
Live on TRT 1 today
17:00 Netherlands vs. Brazil
21:30 Uruguay vs. Ghana
Vocabulary Exercises