Match report
Uruguay and South Korea Draw 0-0 in World Cup Clash
Uruguay
0–0
FT
South Korea
Nov 24, 2022
Uruguay's solid defense stymied South Korea in their Group H clash at the World Cup, resulting in a goalless stalemate. Despite creating several chances, neither team could break through as both sides demonstrated strong tactical discipline and defensive organization.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Uruguay 0-0 South Korea
- • Martín Cáceres of Uruguay received a yellow card for a foul in the 57th minute.
- • Luis Suárez was substituted off in the 64th minute, replaced by Edinson Cavani.
- • South Korea made multiple substitutions in quick succession: Lee Jae-Sung (on), Hwang Ui-Jo (off) and Na Sang-Ho (on) all in the 75th minute.
- • Cho Gue-Sung of South Korea was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 88th minute.
Lineups
Uruguay
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 S. Rochet (G)
- 22 M. Cáceres (D)
- 3 D. Godín (D)
- 2 J. Giménez (D)
- 16 M. Olivera (D)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 6 R. Bentancur (M)
- 5 M. Vecino (M)
- 8 F. Pellistri (F)
- 9 L. Suárez (F)
- 11 D. Núñez (F)
Substitutes
- 21 E. Cavani
- 7 N. de la Cruz
- 17 M. Viña
- 13 G. Varela
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta
- 1 F. Muslera
- 25 M. Ugarte
- 14 L. Torreira
- 12 S. Sosa
- 20 F. Torres
- 19 S. Coates
- 26 J. Rodríguez
- 24 A. Canobbio
- 18 M. Gómez
South Korea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kim Seung-Gyu (G)
- 15 Kim Moon-Hwan (D)
- 4 Kim Min-Jae (D)
- 19 Kim Young-Gwon (D)
- 3 Kim Jin-Su (D)
- 6 Hwang In-Beom (M)
- 5 Jung Woo-Young (M)
- 17 Na Sang-Ho (M)
- 10 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
- 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
- 16 Hwang Ui-Jo (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Son Jun-Ho
- 9 Cho Gue-Sung
- 18 Lee Kang-In
- 24 Cho Yu-Min
- 12 Song Bum-Keun
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
- 25 Jeong Woo-Yeong
- 23 Kim Tae-Hwan
- 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo
- 20 Kwon Kyung-Won
- 26 Song Min-Kyu
- 22 Kwon Chang-Hoon
- 2 Yoon Jong-Gyu
- 8 Paik Seung-Ho
- 14 Hong Chul
Timeline
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57' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardMartín Cáceres
Foul
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64' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: Luis Suárez · On: E. Cavani
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74' South Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: Son Jun-Ho
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74' South Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Hwang Ui-Jo · On: Cho Gue-Sung
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75' South Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Na Sang-Ho · On: Lee Kang-In
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78' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Vecino · On: N. de la Cruz
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79' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Olivera · On: M. Viña
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88' South Korea Card · Yellow CardCho Gue-Sung
Foul
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88' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Pellistri · On: Guillermo Varela
Match Stats
| Stat | Uruguay | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 548 | 418 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 448 | 326 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of Edinson Cavani for Luis Suárez at halftime changed Uruguay's offensive dynamics but didn't result in goals.
- ▸ South Korea's multiple substitutions in the second half aimed to inject fresh energy but failed to break through Uruguay's defensive wall.