Brazil vs South Korea Match Results, Highlights, Goals, Stats, Man of the Match, Round of 16

Brazil faced South Korea in the round of 16 on 5 December 2022 at 22:00 local Qatar time on Stadium 974.

Brazil vs South Korea Match Results

Brazil won the Match against South Korea and the score is Brazil 4-1 South Korea.

Brazil vs South Korea Match Highlights

Brazil vs South Korea Match Goals

Brazil vs South Korea Match First Half

Brazil was in attacking mode since the first minute of the game. Vinicius Junior scored his first goal at 5′ and Korean players were stunned. South Korean players were continuously trying to take possession and stop the Brazillian attack but they failed to do so and conceded a penalty which was converted into a goal by Neyman Jr at 13′. Soon after this goal Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta scored 2 more goals for Brazil and moved Brazil to a 4-0 lead till half time.

Brazil vs South Korea Match Stats Complete

Brazil slowed down the game in the second half. Brazillian goalkeeper, Neymar, and Vinicious Jr were substituted. The Korean team tried to create many chances and took some possession in the second half. Korea took 8 shots of which 6 were on target and they converted 1 shot into a goal. Paik Seung Ho scored a goal for South Korea. The game completed at 90′ and it was easy prey for Brazil this time in the round of 16.

Man of the match Brazil vs South Korea Match

Vinicious Jr is the man of the match in the Brazil vs South Korea game for his brilliant performance in 90′ and for scoring an opening goal for Brazil.

Why did Brazil win against South Korea?

Brazil is one of the strongest teams and favorites to win this world cup. They have many options for every position in the match. Brazil has Vini Jr on left-wing and Raphine on the right win and a number 9 player Neymar. They have one of the best defense and mid-field. When it comes to the world cup Brazil is the most experienced team and has participated in every world cup since 1930 they have reached finals in 7 different world cups from which they have won 5 world cups which is the most for any country in the world. Winning against Korea is not an achievement for Brazil we will be seeing their best performances in their further matches in this world cup.

Why did South Korea Lose against Brazil?

South Korean team played a good game in this match, they have a good team who can play against a big team but here it was brazil, and south Korea has a little experience of big stages like the World Cup when we compare them to Brazil. They have just crossed round 16 when they co-hosted with Japan in 2002. Asia has to wait for more years to dominate in FIFA, this is just the start.

Final Verdict

Brazil has qualified for the quarter-final of the FIFA world cup 2022 and they will be playing against Croatia. This match will be interesting we will see Luka Modric vs Neymar Jr.

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