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(World Cup) S. Korean goalkeeper breathes sigh of relief after opponents hit post twice

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- As of Thursday, South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has a new best friend -- the goal post at Education City Stadium in Qatar.South Korea played Uruguay to a scoreless draw to begin Group H play at
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(World Cup) Proud to hold Uruguay, S. Korean defenders look to keep streak going

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Following a hard-fought, 0-0 draw with Uruguay that opened South Korea's World Cup journey in Qatar on Thursday, defenders for the Taegeuk Warriors said they were happy to have executed their gam
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(World Cup) S. Koreans stick to guns in hard-fought draw vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- For four years under head coach Paulo Bento, South Korea have mostly played the same style of football.And even under the pressure of playing in the FIFA World Cup, they stuck to their guns instead o
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(World Cup) Injured Son Heung-min submits valiant effort vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Wearing a mask to protect his injured face, South Korean captain Son Heung-min submitted a solid, if unspectacular, effort in a scoreless draw against Uruguay to begin the Taegeuk Warriors' 2022
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(LEAD) (World Cup) S. Korea hold Uruguay to scoreless draw to start Group H play

(ATTN: ADDS details, photos)By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held the favored Uruguay to a scoreless draw to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign on Thursday, thanks to a combination of stingy defense and a bit of luck
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(World Cup) S. Korea hold Uruguay to scoreless draw to start Group H play

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held the favored Uruguay to a scoreless draw to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign on Thursday, thanks to a combination of stingy defense and a bit of luck.Uruguay, ranked 14th, struc
(World Cup) S. Korea 0-0 Uruguay

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AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Result from Group H match between South Korea and Uruguay at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.South Korea 0, Uruguay 0(END)
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(World Cup) S. Korea, Uruguay scoreless at halftime

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Uruguay were scoreless in the first half of their first Group H match of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Thursday, with the South Americans striking the woodwork in late moments.South
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(World Cup) S. Korean fans descend on Qatar in black masks to cheer on Sonny, Taegeuk Warriors

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- It's not just South Korean captain Son Heung-min donning a black mask on the field. Dedicated fans of the Taegeuk Warriors have brought their own masks to Qatar to show support for their skipper
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(LEAD) (World Cup) Masked Son Heung-min to start vs. Uruguay

(ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photo)By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's masked captain Son Heung-min will start the team's first Group H match of the FIFA World Cup against Uruguay on Thursday.Son will start in
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(World Cup) Masked Son Heung-min to start vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's masked captain Son Heung-min will start the team's first Group H match of the FIFA World Cup against Uruguay on Thursday.Son will start in his usual left wing position for head
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(World Cup) S. Korea looking to complete Asian hat trick in Qatar

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Shaking off a rocky start to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Asia has stolen the show on football's biggest stage.Now it will be up to South Korea to keep the good vibes going for the continent Thur
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(World Cup) After beating Germany, Japanese players wish S. Korea best vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Putting aside their countries' bitter sporting rivalry, Japanese players wished South Koreans the best in their upcoming FIFA World Cup match, following their dramatic rally past Germany on Wedne
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(LEAD) (World Cup) German players stage apparent protest vs. FIFA ban over armband

(ATTN: UPDATES with final score, comments in paras 7-10)By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Football and politics collided on the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday, with German players apparently protesting FIFA's ban on
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(World Cup) German players stage apparent protest vs. FIFA ban over armband

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Football and politics collided on the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday, with German players apparently protesting FIFA's ban on an armband signifying diversity, tolerance and inclusio
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(World Cup) S. Korea coach sees no need for his underdog team to feel pressure

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Aware of South Korea's checkered history at the FIFA World Cup, South Korea head coach Paulo Bento said Wednesday he doesn't think his players should put any burden on their own shoulders.Ben
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(World Cup) Uruguay coach focusing on own strengths, not S. Korea's weaknesses in 1st match

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Uruguay head coach Diego Alonso said Wednesday he will keep his focus on his own team's strengths rather than the opposition's weaknesses in their first Group H match against South Korea.The
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(World Cup) S. Korea hold official prematch practice with injured winger still sidelined

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday held their final training session before their first group stage match against Uruguay, with a nicked-up winger still unable to join the rest of his teammates.Head coach Paulo Bento ran
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(World Cup) S. Korea looking to end South American drought in pursuit of knockout berth

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to snap their FIFA World Cup winless skid against a South American team when they take on Uruguay to start their 2022 tournament in Qatar on Thursday.The Taegeuk Warriors have had one draw a
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(World Cup) Premier League attacker Hwang Hee-chan likely out vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- With his recovery from a hamstring injury almost grounding to a halt, South Korean winger Hwang Hee-chan appears doubtful for the team's first Group H match against Uruguay on Thursday.The physical attacker