South Korea vs. Brazil Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

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Published: October 12, 2013

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South Korea 0, Brazil 2

Goals from Neymar and Oscar on either side of half-time ensured Brazil claimed a comfortable win over South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

The Barcelona star, Neymar, took revenge for a number of illegal challenges on him throughout the game with a sublime free-kick from outside the area in the 44th minute.

Then four minutes after the interval, Chelsea midfielder Oscar latched onto a beautiful pass from Paulinho before rounding South Korea goalkeeper Jung Sung-Ryong.

In truth, however, Brazil were rarely troubled against Hong Myung-Bo's team, which clearly has some work to do before it can consider making any kind of impact on the World Cup finals next year.

For Brazil, the match was effectively a practice match, and while David Luiz shone at the back, Luis Felipe Scolari's team was never troubled.

South Korea had looked impressive in the first period, defending well and pressing on the counter-attack.

And David Luiz was required on two separate occasions to deny the hosts an opening goal.

But Neymar was the difference between the two teams in the opening 45 minutes, and his 44th-minute strike was a tremendous one.

After being brought down by a number of dubious challenges, the Barcelona star won a free-kick 22 yards from goal and sent it over the wall and beyond South Korea goalkeeper Jung Sung-Ryong, who should have done better with the effort.

It was a well-deserved reward for a resilient first-half display by Neymar, who was the standout player in an uninspiring Brazil display in the first half.

Four minutes after the break, Brazil secured their victory.

Tottenham midfielder Paulinho produced a wonderful defence-splitting ball for Oscar.

The Chelsea star collected the pass brilliantly before rounding the South Korean goalkeeper and firing into the net.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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