FIFA World Cup: Brazil demolish South Korea | As it happened

Brazil players celebrate their second goal. Photo: AFP/Glyn Kirk

Doha: Goals by Vinicius Jr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta powered Brazil to a commanding 4-1 win over South Korea in the pre-quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup on Monday.

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Vinicius Jr opened the scoring in the seventh minute. Neymar converted a penalty to double the lead in the 13th minute. Richarlison made it 3-0 in the 29th and Paqueta scored the fourth in the 36th.

Vinicius Junior celebrates after teammate Lucas Paqueta scored their fourth goal. Photo: Reuters/Annegret Hilse

Korea pulled one back through Paik Seung-ho in the 76th.

Brazil will meet Croatia in the first quarterfinal on Friday.

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