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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