France and Uruguay play to 0-0 World Cup draw
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A match between former World Cup champions produced an opening day dud, with France and Uruguay playing out a 0-0 draw Friday. France winger Franck Ribery and Uruguay striker Diego Forlan showed flashes of their potential, but the fear of losing the opening game stifled offensive tactics for much of the match.
The low point came when Uruguay midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro was sent off with two yellow cards after a wild challenge on Bacary Sagna in the 81st minute. In the end, an early goalmouth miss from France forward Sidney Govou and excellent save from Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera left Group A as wide open as possible. (AP)
