Arguably the best player on the pitch, his energy and late long-range strike were central to Uruguay's late push The Independent .
The match was a "battle of nerves and inches" YouTube . South Korea controlled much of the first half with disciplined, energetic play, while Uruguay began to dominate as the game wore on BBC Sport. South Korea Shots (on Target) Woodwork Hits Corner Kicks Source: ESPN Player Spotlights URU vs KOR - Post-Match - BBC.mp4.mp4
The veteran striker struggled to impact the game and appeared "off the pace" before being replaced by Edinson Cavani in the 64th minute The Athletic. Arguably the best player on the pitch, his
Uruguay captain Diego Godín came closest in the first half, powering a header from a corner against the base of the post in the 43rd minute Sky Sports . Late in the second half, Federico Valverde nearly produced a moment of magic with a 25-yard "piledriver" that rattled the woodwork in the 89th minute BBC Sport . South Korea Shots (on Target) Woodwork Hits Corner
South Korea’s best chance fell to Hwang Ui-jo in the 34th minute. After patient build-up play, he found himself unmarked ten yards out but leaned back and fired his effort over the bar TNT Sports .
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