Beautiful Brazil destroys Korea with an offensive masterclass
Brazil, one of the favorites to win the World Cup, blew past South Korea on Monday with four goals in the first half to win their match 4-1 in a manner that thrilled the crowd and terrified potential rivals.
Paik Seung-ho’s brilliant long-range shot past Alisson 13 minutes from time gave Korea credit for their own attacking efforts after they had bravely and tenaciously worked to try to limit the damage.
blew past South Korea on Monday with four goals in the first half to win their match 4-1 in a manner that thrilled the crowd and terrified possible rivals.
After seven minutes, they had taken the lead when Vinicius Jr. skillfully lifted the ball over the advancing goalkeeper and three defenders.
Neymar’s penalty made it 2-0 five minutes later, and Richarlison added a brilliant third with a razor-sharp combination with Marquinhos and Thiago Silva that had everyone in the stadium, including the neutrals, purring.
After 36 minutes, Lucas Paqueta scored the fourth goal with a volley, and the five-time champions played the second half as an exhibition, only being denied by the outstanding Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu as they focused on Friday’s quarterfinal matchup with Croatia.
Paik Seung-ho’s brilliant long-range shot past Alisson 13 minutes from time gave Korea credit for their own attacking efforts after they had bravely and tenaciously worked to try to limit the damage.
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