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By halftime, the story was seemingly over. Brazil had "ripped South Korea to shreds" with four goals in just 36 minutes—a feat not seen in a World Cup knockout stage since Germany's 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014. Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Neymar (returning from injury), Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá had turned Stadium 974 into a literal carnival. The Second-Half Narrative BRA vs KOR - Second-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
In a rare move, Brazil substituted their starting goalkeeper, Alisson, for third-choice Weverton in the 80th minute—ensuring every member of the 26-man squad played in the tournament. If you'd like to dive deeper into other
After a free-kick was cleared, Paik settled the ball 25 yards out and unleashed a "stunning," "picture-perfect" half-volley that screamed into the top corner. The standout moment of the final 45 minutes came in the
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