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Brazil scored four first-half goals to breeze past South Korea 4-1 in their round-of-16 encounter at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Vinicius Jr., Neymar Jr., Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all found the back of the net as the five-time World Cup champions put on a scintillating first-half performance to end the contest.

Vinicius Jr. started the party with the opener seven minutes before Neymar Jr. dispatched a penalty won by Richarlison six minutes later.

South Korea were not allowed to settle as the Selecao swarmed their Asian opponents. Richarlison showed off his samba skills before getting on the end of a team move to make it 3-0 on 29 minutes. Paqueta then made it four with a well-placed shot from close range following Vinicius Jr’s pass.

The second half was played at a friendly pace but Paik Seung-Ho got South Korea’s consolation goal with a well-struck half-volley from the edge of the area.

Brazil will face Croatia who defeated Japan 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the Quarterfinal.

RESULTS

• Japan 1-1 Croatia (Croatia win 3-1 after penalties)
• Brazil 4-1 South Korea