FIFA 2022 World Cup: Brazil Defeat South Korea 4-1

Tue Dec 06 2022
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In FIFA 2022 World Cup clash Brazil qualify for the quarterfinal

QATAR: In the round of the final 16 of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, Brazil sent a terrible message to their World Cup rivals with a stunning display of attacking brilliance to knock off South Korea and set up a fourth-round tie against Croatia.

Neymar returned to action from injury at the 974 Stadium. Still, the Brazilian legend was just part of a devastating performance that tore South Korea apart and settled the last 16 ties long before half-time.

Vinicius Junior set the tone with a penalty inside the penalty area from Raphinha’s cross after seven minutes, and Neymar doubled Brazil’s advantage six minutes later for a foul on Richarlison.

It was Neymar’s 76th goal for Brazil, leaving him just one behind Pele’s record. Richarlison then added to his display of great goals at this FIFA 2022 World Cup when he followed up a stunning volley against Serbia with a fine piece of skill, controlling the ball three times with his head and feet before putting it into position to pass Thiago.

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Brazil went four with another gem after 36 minutes, Vinicius picking out Lucas Paqueta for West Ham’s expensive purchase to score with a fine volley. South Korea, to their credit, continued in the contest and forced several good saves from Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson before substitute Paik Seung-ho struck one with a stunning 30-pointer to make a special goal of the night.

In 45 minutes in 974 stadiums, Brazil reached a level that no other team has reached in this World Cup, showing the level that will be needed to win alongside Tite, creating a total of goals built in the best traditions of their country. It was all done with the sweet freedom of speech, a Brazilian trademark, a four-goal advantage at half-time, showing some of their best.

Richarlison’s goal was the golden moment of the tournament, followed by a team performance that included coach Tite’s lack of agreement. Neymar scored with a silky touch on goal before being substituted shortly after to prove his fitness after an injury in Serbia that kept him out of the team for two games.

He was part of Brazil’s great attacking triumvirate alongside Richarlison and Vinicius, and both scored well in the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

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