The South Korean national football team endured a significant defeat, losing 1-4 to Uruguay during a friendly match on September 28 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. After an impressive 3-0 victory against Ecuador just days prior, the team, coached by interim manager Robert Moreno, was unable to maintain their momentum against a superior opponent.

Uruguay began the match aggressively, quickly exploiting gaps in South Korea's defense. In the 13th minute, Giorgian De Arrascaeta delivered a precise through ball to Darwin Nunez, who finished accurately to open the scoring. South Korea attempted to respond by pushing forward, but efforts from key players like Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Oh Hyeon-gyu lacked the necessary sharpness.

By the 27th minute, the lead was doubled. Nunez set up De Arrascaeta, who struck a powerful shot from outside the box, beating goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu. The situation worsened for South Korea when, in the 43rd minute, a miscommunication led to Kim Min-jae inadvertently scoring an own goal, leaving South Korea trailing 0-3 at halftime.

In the second half, Moreno made several personnel changes in hopes of turning the game around. However, before South Korea could find a way back into the match, Uruguay showcased their efficiency once again. In the 62nd minute, Varela's accurate cross found Nunez, who scored with a header, completing his brace and extending the lead to 4-0.

Despite the deep deficit, South Korea continued to push for a consolation goal. Lee Kang-in emerged as a rare bright spot in the team's performance. In the 80th minute, he sent a ball towards the Uruguay goal that went unchallenged, allowing it to find the net and reducing the score to 1-4. This was the final score of the match.

Ultimately, South Korea's defeat at home marked the end of their winning streak under coach Robert Moreno. Meanwhile, Uruguay bounced back impressively after their previous loss to Japan, with Nunez shining as the standout player with two goals, while De Arrascaeta contributed significantly to the team's attacking play.