From the outset, Brazil imposed their tempo. Estêvão opened the scoring in the 13th minute, finishing a precise through ball from Bruno Guimarães. Rodrygo doubled the advantage before halftime, capitalizing on a pass from Vinícius Júnior and slotting home Brazil’s second. At the break, the visitors led 2-0, having kept South Korea to just a single off-target attempt.
The second half saw Brazil continue to dominate. Estêvão secured his brace in the 47th minute after intercepting a misplaced clearance by Kim Min-jae and finishing into the far corner. Rodrygo added a fourth just two minutes later, again assisted by Vinícius Júnior. South Korea struggled to threaten, with Brazil’s defense—anchored by Gabriel Magalhães and Éder Militão—shutting down any attacks.
Key Brazilian players included Rodrygo and Estêvão, each with two goals, and Vinícius Júnior, who was instrumental on the flanks. Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães controlled the midfield, ensuring Brazil held 55.8% possession and outshot South Korea 11-6.
For South Korea, Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae started despite a recent shoulder injury. Captain Son Heung-min featured up front but was unable to break through Brazil’s disciplined backline.
Both teams used the friendly as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil, under Carlo Ancelotti, appear focused on solidifying their defense—having conceded just once in Ancelotti’s four qualifiers—while integrating attacking prospects like Estêvão. South Korea, led by Hong Myung-bo, continue to experiment tactically and develop squad depth, but have now lost their last eight matches against Brazil, last defeating the five-time world champions in 1999.
Brazil’s win in Seoul is a statement of intent ahead of next summer’s tournament, with Ancelotti’s side showing both attacking flair and defensive solidity. South Korea will look to regroup ahead of their upcoming friendly against Paraguay.
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