Russia's Sergei Ignashevich, left, and South Korea's Lee Chung-yong (17) go for a header during the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (The Associated Press)
CUIABA, Brazil – Russia and South Korea barely created a clear-cut chance as their listless Group H match in the World Cup remained 0-0 at halftime in Cuiaba on Tuesday.
A stinging, long-range free kick by Sergei Ignashevich was Russia's best opportunity but it was easily palmed away by South Korea goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong.
The closest the South Koreans came to scoring was from a deflected 25-meter shot by Koo Ja-cheol that span wide of the post. Son Heung-min also blazed an effort over the crossbar in the 39th.
To mark their disappointment with the slow-paced nature of the game, the large contingent of Brazilian fans in the crowd started slow hand clapping midway through the first half.
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.