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Son Heung-min
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South Korea are set to play Uruguay, with attention on Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur coming up against his former club captain Son Heung-min, who now plays for Los Angeles FC. Fans are discussing the reunion of the two ex-teammates and how Korea's squad matches up against a strong South American side.
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Uruguay beat South Korea in an international friendly in Seoul, with Rodrigo Bentancur captaining the side to a convincing win. Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez drew attention for his physical dominance, while focus on the Korean side centred on Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in. Uruguay's coach Moreno cautioned against deploying Lee in an unfamiliar position, and Korean media highlighted defensive lapses that proved costly.
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Uruguay defeated South Korea 4-1 in a friendly match in Seoul, with Rodrigo Bentancur leading the South American side to a big win. Son Heung-min scored South Korea's goal, his 58th A-match strike, tying the men's national team goals record. Korea coach Hong Myung-bo's side unraveled in the second half, while the visiting coach acknowledged the tactical turning point. The heavy defeat on home soil and Son's milestone are driving wide discussion across football fans worldwide.