World Cup favourites Brazil have produced a performance to delight fans and terrify potential opponents, as they ripped through South Korea with four first-half goals to secure a hugely impressive 4-1 victory in their last 16 clash.
The Selecao went ahead after seven minutes, when Raphinha's low cross reached Vinicius Jr, and he expertly lifted the ball above the charging goalkeeper and three defenders.
Five minutes later, a Neymar penalty made it 2-0 and Richarlison added a brilliant third, after a spell of juggling, then a razor combination with Marquinhos and Thiago Silva that had Brazil's delirious fans dancing, and neutrals everywhere purring.
Lucas Paqueta volleyed in the fourth after 36 minutes and the five-time champions played the second half as an exhibition, denied more goals only by impressive Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, as they turned their attention to Friday's quarter-final meeting with Croatia.
Korea worked tirelessly and bravely to try to limit the damage and were rewarded for their own attacking efforts, when Paik Seung-ho smashed in a brilliant long-range shot beyond Alisson 13 minutes from time.
Reuters
