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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA][FIFA WORLD CUP] Son content with Korea Republic's draw against Uruguay

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November 25, 2022

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Al Rayyan: Captain Son Heung-min declared himself satisfied with Korea Republic’s start to their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign on Thursday after the Taeguk Warriors picked up a point with a 0-0 draw in their Group H opener against Uruguay.

The Uruguayans hit the woodwork through Diego Godin and Fede Valverde while Korea’s Hwang Ui-jo missed a gilt-edged chance in the first half of the goalless game at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

“It was a tough game,” said Son, who played in a protective face mask due to fracturing a cheek bone prior to the FIFA World Cup. “When you look before the game you probably think Uruguay should win, but we fought and we could compete.

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