France vs Uruguay
Summary :France's opening game of the 2010 World Cup ended in a largely uninspiring 0-0 stalemate against Group A opponents Uruguay, who will undoubtedly be the happier with the result after finishing the game with 10 men.
Man of the Match: Diego Godin helped to repel the few meaningful attacks that France managed to muster.
Moment of the Match: Substitute Nicolas Lodeiro receiving the first red card of the tournament, having earned two yellow cards in the 18 minutes he was on the pitch.
Attempt of the Match: Sidney Govou fluffed the best chance of the match in only the seventh minute as he failed to get a significant touch on Franck Ribery's cross.
Save of the Match: There were not really too many to remember, but Hugo Lloris' diving stop to block a Diego Forlan effort was easy on the eye.
Goals By: No goal.
Summary :France's opening game of the 2010 World Cup ended in a largely uninspiring 0-0 stalemate against Group A opponents Uruguay, who will undoubtedly be the happier with the result after finishing the game with 10 men.
Man of the Match: Diego Godin helped to repel the few meaningful attacks that France managed to muster.
Moment of the Match: Substitute Nicolas Lodeiro receiving the first red card of the tournament, having earned two yellow cards in the 18 minutes he was on the pitch.
Attempt of the Match: Sidney Govou fluffed the best chance of the match in only the seventh minute as he failed to get a significant touch on Franck Ribery's cross.
Save of the Match: There were not really too many to remember, but Hugo Lloris' diving stop to block a Diego Forlan effort was easy on the eye.
Goals By: No goal.
