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Uruguay and South Korea battle to 0-0 draw

Uruguay defender Martin Caceres and South Korean midfielder Son Heung-min fight for the ball during their World Cup Group H match at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Thursday. (Photo: Reuters)

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: The returning Son Heung-min could not inspire South Korea as the Tigers of Asia started their World Cup Group H campaign with a 0-0 draw against Uruguay on Thursday.

Uruguay captain Diego Godin and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde came closest to breaking the deadlock when hitting the woodwork in each half, while Hwang Ui-jo wasted Korea’s best chance, skying a shot from 10 yards out with only the goalkeeper to beat.

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