Ukpono Anietie, PH
Brazil have made it to the Quarter finals after a convincing 4-1 win over Korea Republic in the FIFA World Cup.
Four first half goals made sure Brazil book their spot in the last eight of the the tournament.
Vinicius Junior gave Brazil the lead in the 7th minute with composed goal before Neymar extended the lead to 2-0 in the 13th minute via a penalty spot after Richarlison was fouled by a Korea Republican player.
Richarlison got the third for Brazil in the 29th minute after a fine pass from Thiago Silva.
Paqueta scored Brazil’s fourth goal before half time with a fine finish to put the game to bed.
Korea started brightly in the early minutes of second half forcing Alisson to make a fine save to deny Son Heung- min a goal.
Paik Seung-Ho pulled one back in the 76th minute with his stunner goal to give Korea Republic a consolation.
After the game, the Brazilian players held a banner to support their football legend, Pele who is battling cancer.
Brazil will play Croatia in the Quarter-finals on Friday, December 9.
