Brazil sets the tone early against South Korea with two goals in the first 12 minutes before cruising to clinch a FIFA World Cup quarterfinals clash with Croatia.
An irrepressible, irresistible Brazil lit up the night sky on Monday with one of the best performances of the World Cup to shred South Korea, 4-1, and set up a quarterfinal clash with Croatia.
After Japan’s penalty shootout loss to Croatia earlier, and Australia’s loss to Argentina, South Korea’s defeat means that all three Asian Confederation teams were eliminated in the first knockout round. Finally, he trotted towards the ball in his faltering run-up and left the wrong-footed keeper sitting in the middle of his goal as he stroked the ball home for his 76th Brazil goal — one shy of the great Pele’s international haul.
Lucas Paqueta got in on the act, firing home in the 36th minute for 4-0. Brazil had too much quality up front, and were being given far too much space.
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