Uruguay and South Korea drew 0-0 in the first match of Group 8 of the World Cup. The game went at a good pace, both teams went to the gate to the end.

Ui-Jo Hwang and Inbeom Hwang, who both play for Olympiacos, have been selected as South Korea’s starting lineup. The team of Paulo Bento (former Piraeus coach) felt better on the field in the first minutes of the match.

In the 19th minute, Alonson’s team had their first good chance when Valverde crossed, but his shot went wide. In the 22nd minute, Pelistria turned the ball over, but Nunez was unable to threaten. In the 26th minute, Son made a good move from the left, but the Uruguayan defense pulled away.

The game went at a good pace, both teams were especially dangerous. In the 34th minute, Olympiacos’ Wee-Jo shot from a vantage point, but his shot hit the Raketa’s goal. Inbeom Huang’s effort in the 39th minute had the same result.

Uruguay hit the crossbar in the 43rd minute after a Godin header.

The match continued in the same spirit at the beginning of the second half. Both teams were dangerous: Uruguay missed a good chance thanks to Nunez in the 63rd minute.

In the 69th minute, Cavani shot, but the ball hit the body. At the 77th minute, Gesung’s attempt ended in failure. Shortly before the 90th minute, Cavani hit with a header, but the ball went wide.

In the 90s, Uruguay hit the crossbar on Valverde’s shot. In stoppage time, Inbom Hwang’s shot went wide.

Uruguay (Diego Alonso): Rosse, Caceres, Jimenez, Godin, Olivera (Vina, 78), Vecino (De La Cruz, 78), Valverde, Bedacour, Pellistri (Balera, 86), Nunes, Suarez (Cavani, 64).

South Korea (Paulo Bento): Kim, Jin Soo Kim, Moon, Hwang Kim, Min Jae Kim, Jung Gwon Kim, Hwang In Bum, Na (74′ Kang Jin), Lee (74′ Jun Ho), Song, Woo Jo (74′ Kye Song).