Match report

Brazil Defeats South Korea 4-1 in World Cup Clash

Brazil
Brazil
4–1
FT
South Korea
South Korea
Dec 5, 2022

Brazil emphatically defeated South Korea 4-1 in a World Cup encounter that showcased the Seleção's attacking prowess. Goals from Vinicius Junior, Neymar (penalty), Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá established an early lead before Paik Seung-Ho scored a consolation goal for South Korea late in the match.

Key Facts

  • • Brazil won 4-1 against South Korea at the World Cup.
  • • Vinicius Junior opened the scoring in the 7th minute with an assist from Neymar.
  • • Neymar scored a penalty in the 13th minute to make it 2-0.
  • • Richarlison and Lucas Paquetá added further goals for Brazil, both before halftime.
  • • Paik Seung-Ho scored South Korea's consolation goal in the 76th minute.

Lineups

Brazil

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 14 Éder Militão (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 2 Danilo (D)
  • 7 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 5 Casemiro (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (M)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Dani Alves
  • 24 Bremer
  • 26 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 12 Weverton
  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 17 Bruno Guimarães
  • 19 Antony
  • 15 Fabinho
  • 8 Fred
  • 25 Pedro
  • 22 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 23 Ederson

South Korea

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kim Seung-Gyu (G)
  • 15 Kim Moon-Hwan (D)
  • 4 Kim Min-Jae (D)
  • 19 Kim Young-Gwon (D)
  • 3 Kim Jin-Su (D)
  • 10 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
  • 5 Jung Woo-Young (M)
  • 6 Hwang In-Beom (M)
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (M)
  • 9 Cho Gue-Sung (F)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Hong Chul
  • 13 Son Jun-Ho
  • 8 Paik Seung-Ho
  • 18 Lee Kang-In
  • 16 Hwang Ui-Jo
  • 17 Na Sang-Ho
  • 26 Song Min-Kyu
  • 24 Cho Yu-Min
  • 2 Yoon Jong-Gyu
  • 12 Song Bum-Keun
  • 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo
  • 25 Jeong Woo-Yeong
  • 22 Kwon Chang-Hoon
  • 23 Kim Tae-Hwan
  • 20 Kwon Kyung-Won

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    7' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior · Assist: Neymar
  2. Brazil
    13' Brazil Goal · Penalty
    Neymar
  3. Brazil
    29' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Richarlison · Assist: Thiago Silva
  4. Brazil
    36' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Paquetá · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  5. South Korea
    44' South Korea Card · Yellow Card
    Jung Woo-Young

    Foul

  6. South Korea
    46' South Korea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kim Jin-Su · On: Hong Chul
  7. South Korea
    46' South Korea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jung Woo-Young · On: Son Jun-Ho
  8. Brazil
    63' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Éder Militão · On: Dani Alves
  9. South Korea
    65' South Korea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Hwang In-Beom · On: Paik Seung-Ho
  10. Brazil
    72' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Danilo · On: Bremer
  11. Brazil
    72' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  12. South Korea
    74' South Korea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: Lee Kang-In
  13. South Korea
    76' South Korea Goal · Normal Goal
    Paik Seung-Ho
  14. Brazil
    80' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alisson · On: Weverton
  15. South Korea
    80' South Korea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Cho Gue-Sung · On: Hwang Ui-Jo
  16. Brazil
    81' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Neymar · On: Rodrygo

Match Stats

Stat Brazil South Korea
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 89% 86%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 609 530
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 9 6
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 544 458
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brazil took control of the match with a rapid start, scoring two goals within the first 13 minutes through Vinicius Junior and Neymar.
  • ▸ South Korea's morale was further dampened when they conceded two more goals before halftime, solidifying Brazil's lead and momentum.