France stymied in scoreless draw with Uruguay

Uruguay held star-laden France to a 0-0 draw Friday in the opening day of the 2010 World Cup.
Jun 12, 2010, 01:52 am - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Uruguay
France
  • KO
  • HT
  • 63
  • 72
  • 74
  • 75
  • 85
  • 88
  • FT

Match Commentary

94'
I tend to agree. Thanks for joining us folks - we'll be back again for three more games on Saturday - South Korea v Greece, Argentina v Nigeria and England v USA. And if you're a Formula One fan, check out all our coverage from the first day in Canada on <a href="http://en.espnf1.com/">ESPNF1</a>.
94'
And I know what you're wondering - what did Joy think? He says: <i>France left it too late. The big men should have come on much earlier. </i>
94'
A poor poor game, there was one good chance for each side really, with Govou's in the first-half and Forlan's in the second. Lodeiro's sending-off allowed France to push on more, but it was not a good spectacle and the record of 25 years since a goal was scored in a game between the two sides is extended.
Match Stats
URUFRA
Possession
43.7%
56.343.7
56.3%
Shots on Goal
3
3
Shot Attempts
7
20
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
0
4
Saves
6
6