Earlier than the knockout spherical, we at SB Nation had Brazil ranked as our greatest group headed into the spherical of 16. The depth of expertise at each place made them formidable favorites.
Protected to say the primary half of their spherical of 16 sport in opposition to South Korea firmly shut down any doubt about this group.
The Seleção Canarinho welcomed again Neymar from an ankle damage that stored him out of the group stage, however in opposition to the Korean Republic the Brazil aspect was in full type and confirmed it.
Vinicius Jr. opened the goal-scoring by ending off a terrific cross by Raphinia. Vini places this ball proper over the goalkeeper’s hand and the floodgates had been opened for Brazil.
After all, Vini and the Brazilian group needed to Samba after the objective, capping off a fast haymaker landed on the Korean aspect.
Neymar returned to the beginning lineup and hammered residence a penalty kick to make it 2-0 Brazil, and his persistence and funky headedness confirmed within the execution of that objective. Neymar is now one shy of the report for objectives in a Brazil jersey, held by Pele.
Richarlison scored on one other spotlight reel worthy shot, dribblng the ball 5 occasions along with his head and toes earlier than passing it off, then receiving the ball proper earlier than knocking it previous the goalie. Richarlison has scored in virtually each sport Brazil has performed on this World Cup, and is unquestionably a Golden Boot favourite.
Lastly, Lucas Paqueta hammered residence a lovely volley from Vinicius Jr., and Brazil was properly on their method to advancing.
General, Brazil was dominant, and if they will proceed to get pictures and makes an attempt from in every single place on the sphere, they’re going to be enjoying deep into the event.