World Cup 2022 – Uruguay 0 South Korea 0 LIVE RESULT: Group H opener ends goalless despite Uruguay striking post twice

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This marks the fourth goalless draw of the tournament so far.

Let's hope for better in Group H's next game, Portugal vs Ghana.

Midfield maestro

Federico Valverde was everywhere this afternoon.

The Uruguayan gave it his all in defence and attack.

He almost capped off his performance with the goal of the tournament, but was denied by the woodwork.

Neil Custis in Qatar

SunSport's man on the ground Neil Custis has this match-report from the Education City Stadium:

LUIS SUAREZ FAILED TO get a nibble against South Korea as Education City was left hungry for goals.

The famous chomper could not get his teeth into this game and was subbed in the 64th minute after having no effect.

Three times he has been banned for biting opponents including Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini which saw him thrown out the 2014 World Cup.

But he was part of a toothless Uruguay attack against South Korea.

It was Liverpool past and present as the 35-year-old veteran of now four World Cups paired up with Darwin Nunez up front.

But when Nunez failed to find Suarez with a square ball when there was a threat of a chance Uruguay coach Diego Alonso decided it was time to swap one 35-year-old for another as Suarez made way for Edinson Cavani.

Suarez’s contribution was no shots, no chances created, two touches in the opposition box, and just seven passes one of which was from the kick-off.

Could Cavani do any better? We know how much he loves his country, after all, he asked to stay there for a couple of days after international duty rather than return to Manchester United and help them out in a Carabao Cup game against Middlesbrough during his time at Old Trafford.

He would have no joy either, although he was inches from directing Nunez’s curling shot home with a flick of his forelock, instead he missed it and the ball curled wide of the post.

No joy at the other end either for Tottenham’s Son Heung-min who was largely starved of the ball.

The odd time it got near him there were roars from the South Korean fans for the Tottenham ace who only just made it to this World Cup having had surgery on a fractured eye socket this month.

He played in a mask but ended up being a Lone Ranger.

There was a chance each to break the deadlock in the first period.

After a very cagey half hour South Korea looked to have finally found the key to unlock the Uruguay defence. Jung Woojoung found Kim Moonhwan in space in the area to square the ball into the danger zone in front of goal. Nobody was on Hwang Uijo, but he leant back and scooped a side footed shot over the bar.

He laughed at his own error, sadly non of his teammates joined in as they held their heads in their hands. Rattled Uruguay then shook the woodwork just two minutes before half time.

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde swung over a corner and captain Diego Godin rose highest to turn a thumping header goalwards. The goalkeeper was well beaten but the ball hit the inside of the post and shot back across the goal before being turned behind for a corner.

The woodwork would rattle again for Uruguay a minute before the end when Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde got forward and released a long-range drive that crashed off the left-hand upright.

Plenty to chew on for both coaches.

Neil CustisSunSport

FULL-TIME - Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

It ends in a stalemate.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90+7, Varela wins a header against his man sending Nunez through on goal, but is penalised for a foul.

There was nothing in that and the Uruguay bench are understandably up in arms.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90+6, Seung-Gyu plucks it out of the air and that might be that.

Or is there one last chance in this?

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90+5, Varela wins a late corner for Uruguay.

Could it be...

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90+3, South Korea are making a late surge.

In-Beom has a pop from distance, but slices across the ball, sending it well wide.

Both teams finally look like they want to win.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90+2, Valverde charges back to slide in and break up the South Korean attack.

He jumps to his feet and celebrates as though he's scored. That reaction shows just how hard this has been for Uruguay.

He's probably been their best player.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90, That's more like the Qatar we're used to - 7 added minutes of stoppage time.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

90, Rochet gifts the ball to Son who drags his effort wide of the target. He should do better, by his standards.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

89, Oh my word, what a goal that would have been for Valverde.

The midfielder strolls forward and with little else on, goes for the spectacular, and only the woodwork denies him!

So close to goal of the tournament.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

89, Gue-Sung is booked for a palm in the face of Giminez who amde sure the referee was aware of it.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

88, Varela comes on for the dying embers of this game.

Pellistri, who's struggles to make his mark this afternoon, trudges off.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

87, Bentancur curls in a ball to Cavani who gets a head to it, but can't find the target.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

85, Bentancur picks the ball up in midfield and plays a penetrating pass into Cavani who holds it up before playing a long pass back to his defenders, despite having support from Nunez and Bentancur.

Bewildering decision by the striker, It looks like they don't want to score.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

83, Nunez feigns to cross then checks inside. Pellistri had made the run, but Nunez overhits the pass, shouting to the heavens in frustration.

Once again, Uruguay lacking that quality in the final third.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

81, Nunez strikes wide!

The Liverpool man dips inside and fires a powerful effort a few yards wide of the target.

Cavani was coming across to try and head it back on target, but it just evaded the substitute.

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79, As it stands, this will be a worrying performance for Uruguay fans. They have barely threatened in the second half, and don't really look like scoring.

And in theory, this is meant to be the 'easy' fixture in Group H.

Portugal will be licking their lips.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

78, Diego Alonso makes a double change.

de la Cruz and Vin are on for Vecino and Olivera.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

77, The ball drops to Cho Gue-Sung, and with the defenders backing off, he took on the shot. But it was always going wide.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

75, South Korea spread the play to Son who does his man for pace, but his ball in is intercepted by Bentancur.

Nunez then attempts to bring one down up the pitch, but can't quite control it.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

74, Bento makes a triple change to help tip the balance in South Korea's favour.

Cho Gue-Sung, Son Jun-Ho and Lee Kang-In are on.

Hwang Ui-Jo, Lee Jae-Sung and Na Sabg-Ho are all off.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

73, It's getting scrappy now. A desperate ball is played over to Nunez who can't reach it.

Uruguay just haven't quite got int gear this afternoon.

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

70, Pellistri is stripped of possession by son, but the Uruguayan recovers well to win it back.

South Korea just won't let them in though.

Son then plays a long ball in behind, hoping to catch Uruguay out, but Rochet is alert, heading clear outside of his area.