Brazil 4-1 South Korea: Dazzling Brazil dismantle South Korea in last 16
Neymar made a goalscoring return to action after injury at Stadium 974. Still, Brazil's superstar was only one element of a devastating performance that ripped South Korea to shreds and settled this last-16 game well before half-time.
Vinicius Junior set the tone with a composed penalty-area finish from Raphinha's cross after seven minutes. Neymar doubled Brazil's advantage from the spot six minutes later for a foul on Richarlison.
It was Neymar's 76th goal for Brazil, leaving him just one behind the legendary Pele's record.
Richarlison then added to his showreel of great goals at this World Cup when he followed his spectacular volley against Serbia with a real work of art, controlling the ball three times with his head and foot before moving into position to take Thiago Silva's pass in his stride and score.
Brazil went four up with another gem after 36 minutes, Vinicius picking out Lucas Paqueta for West Ham's expensive acquisition to score with a well-placed volley.
South Korea, to their great credit, continued to compete and forced several fine saves from Brazil keeper Alisson before substitute Paik Seung-ho pulled one back with a glorious 30-yard strike to add to the night's collection of unique goals.
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