Summary

  • Watch the match again using the live coverage tab

  • Kerzhakov nets soon after coming on

  • Akinfeev dropped 25-yard shot into net

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

  1. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup

    Liam: This game is worse than watching paint dry.

    Patters: I painted the wall in my living room before kick off. It's drying nicely.

  2. Former Wales striker John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "This is a different type of surface than the afternoon pitches. In the afternoons they are dry but the night pitches, with the dew, the goalkeepers are finding it hard to hold the ball. We have seen it a few times tonight, the keepers can't grab hold of the balls."

  3. One of these sides could end up facing Germany in the knockout phases.

    They would get taken apart.

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    Jon Harris on text: Capello has made another team in his own image. Russia look dour and lacking in ideas, verve and creativity.

  5. Martin Keown
    BBC Sport

    "I was really impressed by Alan Dzagoev in Russia's pre-World Cup friendlies. He can really add something to the team, and for me he should have started."

  6. SUBSTITUTION

    Here he is! The man who had a great Euro 2012 but has gone a bit off the rails since, Russia number 10 Alan Dzagoev is on to replace Oleg Shatov. Has Dzagoev still got it? He was linked with loads of good clubs a year or two back.

  7. Jung Sung-ryongReuters

    South Korea keeper Jung Sung-ryong has touched the ball 11 times in 58 minutes.

  8. Martin Keown
    BBC Sport

    "That is awful from the Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, you look at the distance and it really should be food and drink from there. South Korea have got to test him."

  9. David, the first 12 games or so were all excellent! Keep the faith...

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    David from South Wales on text: Looks like the 'spiritual home of football' needs a few prayers saying for this World Cup. It is early but my my it is boring. give points for diving it would make it more interesting.

  11. Kim Young-gwon hits a skiddy free-kick which Igor Akinfeev scurries out at the second attempt. Are we going to have a double goalless draw? Looks like it...

  12. SUBSTITUTION

    South Korea make a change. Park Chu-young comes off and their top scorer in qualifying Lee Keun-ho is on.

    He's a speedy striker who was the Asian player of the year in 2012. Rewind the clock Lee and make it happen...

  13. Former Wales striker John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Both teams have come out with a bit more attacking intent this half. There have been a couple of shots and both teams look like wanting the winner."

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    Dr Argh Ess from Glasgow on text: First game that I am struggling to stay awake for.

    You and me both Doc.

  15. Decent effort for South Korea now too as Koo Ja-cheol hits one from range, he forces Igor Akinfeev into a strong save.

  16. Russia making a far better start to this half then. Can they maintain that pace and purpose?

  17. CLOSE!

    And an instant shot! Victor Faizulin curls in an effort from 20 yards. The man with the map almost finds the way to goal.

    And even closer from the corner! Vasili Berezutskiy heads into the side-netting.

  18. KICK-OFF

    Back under way...

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    Paul Harling on text: Pathetic to watch so many footballers throw themselves to the ground. Hope none of my children take up football.

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    Keiron: Not exactly the most amazing half of football I have ever seen!

    Gareth: Need Alan Dzagoev to make an appearance for my fantasy team. Might also make this game interesting.

    Oliver: The main talking point is the comb over.