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Uruguay held to 0-0 draw in World Cup group match against S. Korea

Xinhua | Updated: 2022-11-25 01:25
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Lee Jae-sung (L) of South Korea vies with Facundo Pellistri of Uruguay during the Group H match between Uruguay and South Korea at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov 24, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

DOHA - South Korea managed to pull off a goalless draw against South American powerhouses Uruguay as the two teams kicked off their World Cup Group H fixture here on Thursday.

Both sides built up stringent defense backlines and all attempts by both sides missed the target in the lackluster and somehow friendly game. The only yellow card for players went to South Korea's midfielder Cho Gue-sung in the late 89th minute.

Uruguay hit the post twice through captain Diego Godin's header from an out-swinging corner and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde's power shot in each half, which came closest to breaking the deadlock. Hwang Ui-jo wasted South Korea's best chance, skying a shot from 10 yards out with only the goalkeeper to beat after connecting Na Sang-ho's cross inside the box.

South Korean forward Son Heung-min, who started the game wearing a mask to protect a broken left eye socket, had just one scoring effort in the closing minutes, which went wide.

Veteran striker Edinson Cavani replaced Uruguay's all-time leading scorer Luis Suarez in the second half.

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