Brazil advance to quarterfinals after demolishing South Korea
Dominant performance propels Brazil into last eight
Brazil showcase their artistry in 4-1 triumph
Brazil cruised into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over South Korea in the Round of 16 on Monday. The South American giants put on a dazzling display of attacking football, scoring four goals in the first half to effectively end the match as a contest.
Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Brazil in the seventh minute with a cool finish. Neymar doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Richarlison was fouled inside the box. Richarlison then made it 3-0 in the 29th minute with a stunning overhead kick. Lucas Paquetá completed the rout in the 36th minute with a deft header.
South Korea pulled one back in the second half through Paik Seung-ho, but it was nothing more than a consolation. Brazil's defense, led by Thiago Silva and Marquinhos, stood firm to protect their clean sheet.
Brazil's victory sets up a mouthwatering quarterfinal clash against Croatia, who upset Japan on penalties in the previous round. The match will be played on Friday, December 9, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Brazil's performance against South Korea was a statement of intent. They showed that they have the quality and the experience to go all the way in this World Cup. Tite's team will be confident of beating Croatia and advancing to the semifinals, where they could potentially face Argentina or the Netherlands.
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