Kermit Erasmus put South Africa ahead, Andre Ayew equalized and

Dominic Adiyiah hit a brilliant dipping shot from 25 yards (meters)

in the ninth minute of extra time to send Ghana through to the last

eight, where they will face South Korea.

Erasmus scored in the 58th minute, beating Ghana's defense and

rounding goalkeeper Daniel Agyei to prompt wild celebrations on the

team's bench and a somersault from Erasmus.

Ayew headed home powerfully in the 66th.

Ghana striker Opoku Agyemang received a second yellow card and

was sent off near the end of extra time for diving.