Vini Jr shines, involved in 2 goals as Brazil sweep South Korea | OneFootball

Brazil thrashed South Korea 5–0 at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul

In their first friendly after the World Cup Qualifiers, Brazil made light work of South Korea and won 5–0 in Seoul. A product of Flamengo, Vini Jr shone with a goal and an assist.

HOW WAS THE 1ST HALF?

Brazil had a solid first half. They showed attacking variety, moved the ball well, and took advantage of South Korea’s defensive frailty.

Thus, just 12 minutes in, Vini Jr and Rodrygo exchanged passes down the left. Then Bruno Guimarães played a spectacular pass, and Estevão opened the scoring.

Heavy rain was falling at the time of the goal. Even with the heavy pitch, the Seleção kept up the pace. Shortly after, in the 17th minute, Casemiro found the net, but the goal was disallowed. The midfielder was offside in the play.

Even so, Brazil stayed in control. Ancelotti’s team passed patiently and pressed when needed. In the 40th minute, Casemiro and Rodrygo combined well inside the box. The No. 10 finished with class and scored the Seleção’s second.

AND THE 2ND HALF?

Brazil came out of the break ruthless. In the first minute of the second half, Estevão pressed the buildup, stole the ball from Kim Min-jae, and scored the third of the match.

Two minutes later, South Korea’s defense faltered again. Thus, Vini Jr capitalized on the error, found Rodrygo on the left, and he slotted it home: 4–0.

In the 31st minute, the Seleção wrapped it up with a textbook counterattack. After Lucas Paquetá won the ball in defense, the Crias do Ninho were on the same wavelength. Vini Jr burst forward with space and finished with finesse to seal the rout.

WHAT’S THE NATIONAL TEAM’S NEXT GAME?

To close out the FIFA window, the Brazilian National Team faces Japan in a friendly. Kickoff is at Tokyo National Stadium at 7:30 a.m. (Brasília time) on Tuesday (14).

Against South Korea, Carlo Ancelotti reached his fifth game in charge of Brazil. In the meantime, the Italian coach has three wins, one draw, and one loss.

WILL BRAZIL AND SOUTH KOREA PLAY IN THE WORLD CUP?

Both national teams have already secured a spot in the next World Cup. Brazil clinched qualification despite the worst campaign in their Qualifiers history, finishing fifth. South Korea, meanwhile, dominated Group D of the Asian Qualifiers, advancing unbeaten.

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