Brazil 4-1 South Korea: Dazzling Brazil dismantle South Korea to arrange quarter-final in opposition to Croatia

Brazil delivered an ominous message to their World Cup rivals with a blinding show of attacking brilliance to dismantle South Korea and arrange a quarter-final in opposition to Croatia.

Vinicius Jr set the tone with a composed penalty-area end from Raphinha’s cross after seven minutes, and Neymar doubled Brazil’s benefit from the spot six minutes later for a foul on Richarlison.

It was Neymar’s 76th objective for Brazil, leaving him only one behind the legendary Pele’s all-time report.

Richarlison then added to his private showreel of nice objectives at this World Cup when he adopted his spectacular volley in opposition to Serbia with an actual murals, controlling the ball 3 times together with his head and foot earlier than shifting into place to take Thiago Silva’s cross in his stride and rating.

Brazil went 4 up with one other gem after 36 minutes, Vinicius selecting out Lucas Paqueta for West Ham’s costly acquisition to attain with a well-placed volley.

South Korea, to their nice credit score, continued to compete and compelled a number of fantastic saves from Brazil keeper Alisson, earlier than substitute Paik Seung-ho pulled one again with an excellent 30-yard strike so as to add to the evening’s assortment of particular objectives.

Brazil set World Cup normal

For 45 minutes at Stadium 974, Brazil hit heights no different staff has reached at this World Cup, demonstrating the extent that will likely be required to beat Tite’s staff, producing a group of objectives constructed of their nation’s greatest traditions.

And it was all achieved with the sleek freedom of expression that’s Brazil’s trademark, a four-goal half-time benefit going some method to demonstrating their supremacy.

Richarlison’s objective was a golden second of the match, adopted by a staff dance that quite incongruously included coach Tite.

Neymar eased himself again into motion with silky touches and his objective, earlier than being changed late on after proving his health following the ankle damage sustained in opposition to Serbia that compelled him out of two group video games.

He’s a part of a potent Brazil attacking triumvirate alongside Richarlison and Vinicius, each on the scoresheet and each making a severe mark on this World Cup.

Tite was so comfy with Brazil’s place that he was in a position to give Alisson a relaxation and ship on third-choice keeper Weverton for a style of World Cup motion.

Brazil will now be heavy favourites in opposition to Croatia after placing down a marker with the most effective show – or at the least 45 minutes earlier than they eased up – by any staff in Qatar up to now.

Alisson excellent as Brazil additionally shine in defence

Brazil’s three-goal victory margin was convincing and deserved, however there was one other facet to this win that confirmed simply how robust Tite’s squad is.

South Korea might have been outclassed for big elements of the sport however they nonetheless had loads of probabilities, solely to run into one of many world’s greatest goalkeepers in Liverpool’s Alisson.

For all of the comprehensible consideration on Neymar and his attacking cohorts, Brazil have a final line of defence that stands comparability with anybody at this match, with Manchester Metropolis’s Ederson a world-class deputy and Weverton seeing motion right here.

South Korea by no means gave up making an attempt to create alternatives however Alisson was excellent, tipping over a long-range effort from Hwang Hee-chan earlier than reacting rapidly to dam him after the break, and racing off his line to thwart Tottenham’s Son Heung-min when he was clear by means of.

Brazil could also be filled with attacking choices however additionally they have the safety of Alisson, who has taken his excellent type at membership degree this season on to the world stage.

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