Uruguay and South Korea will do battle in Group H action, with both sides expected to play a scrappy, tight-knit game. With such tough defense, our best bet is leaning towards one team securing a clean sheet.
Of course, Uruguay almost wasn’t at the party in Qatar at all, needing a late surge to grab a qualifying spot. But Diego Alonso’s men have the look of an imposing tournament team, and key veterans are back for one lastFor Korea Republic, a strong qualifying performance boosted expectations, but Son Heung-Min’s fractured eye socket has dominated the build-up.
The results speak for themselves. Uruguay have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven games, rebounding impressively after a miserable start to CONMEBOL qualifying. Defensively, this team is wily and physical, providing excellent protection in front of goalkeeper Sergio Rochet. La Celeste’s defensive record are also boasted by the tireless midfield duo of Rodrigo Bentancur and Federico Valverde, who have blossomed and could be breakout World Cup stars. Look for that pairing to boss the game on Thursday.
That all adds up to an imposing wall for Korea Republic to get through, especially with Son feeling his way back to action after injury. The Taegeuk Warriors will need other forwards to step up, but Uruguay are well equipped to handle the likes of Hwang Hee-Chan and Hwang Ui-Jo. Though Son and company scored freely in qualifying for the World Cup, they will find goalscoring chances harder to come by in Group H. I like Uruguay to set the tone early and lean on a rugged defense to close the door on Korea Republic with a clean sheet.
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