Group D closed out relatively quietly with a pair of draws, ultimately sending Uruguay, Italy, and Japan through to the knockout rounds.
Uruguay 0-0 South Africa
South Africa heads home after a disappointing group stage in which it scored one goal and picked up one point. The team had plenty of chances to score and at least threaten to move up to third in Group D, but the ball wouldn't go in the net. Uruguay had its share of opportunities also, and was similarly unsuccessful in front of goal.
But Uruguay was assured a place in the knockout rounds before this game kicked off, and the pressure was on South Africa to find a result.