Kenneth AFOR, LAGOS
It was an easy game for Brazil on Monday night after beating South Korea 4-1 to advance to the Quarter Finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
All the four goals from the Samba Boys were scored in the first half seeing Real Madrid’s star, Vinicius Jr. opening the score line seven minutes after kick off.
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Neymar Jr. doubled the lead in the 13th minute via a penalty to make it 2-0. Brazil continued with their over the Koreans as Richarlison made it three 29th minute.
Despite being down by three goals South Korea made concerted efforts on the Brazilians but each time they tried the South Americans would find reasons to show their class on the field of play.
To this, Lucas Paqueta utilised Korea’s lack of coordination in the defence finding the back of the net 36th minute to make it 4-0.
Korea found respite after Seung-Ho Paik took a touch from a corner and unleashed a fine half-volley that arrows past Alisson and hits the back of the net to make it 4-1.
Brazil will face Croatia on Saturday.
