Image: Uruguay was rejected by a wooden frame in a 0-0 draw with South Korea | Qatar World Cup 2022

Defender Diego Godin and Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde hit the woodwork as the South American team was held to a draw. Korea draw 0-0 in their World Cup Group H opening match.

Wear a black mask to protect the crack on the face, Son Heung Min started for South Korea on Thursday, but teammate Hwang Ui-jo was the closest to breaking the deadlock, but he shot over the bar.

The best chance for a lively first half went to Uruguay captain Godin, whose header from a corner hit the left post just before halftime.

Valverde unleashed a stinging shot at the last minute of regulation time, hitting the post as the two sides fought to a stalemate in front of 41,663 spectators, with group rivals Portugal facing Ghana on later evening.