S. Korea, South Africa goalless at halftime

South Korea and South Africa were goalless in the first half of their crucial Group A showdown at the FIFA World Cup in northeastern Mexico on Wednesday.

South Korea were in control early before South Africa pushed back, though neither side found the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe.

Captain Son Heung-min was not in the starting lineup for South Korea, with Oh Hyeon-gyu taking over as the striker.

Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan were the attacking midfie ...