Bra Vs Kor - Second-half - Bein.mp4.mp4 Apr 2026

Tite's side took their "foot off the gas" to conserve energy for their upcoming quarter-final against Croatia.

The second 45 minutes shifted from a slaughter to a professional "easing off" by the favorites. BRA vs KOR - Second-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4

After a free-kick was cleared, Paik settled the ball 25 yards out and unleashed a "stunning," "picture-perfect" half-volley that screamed into the top corner. Tite's side took their "foot off the gas"

The tribute to performed by the players after the final whistle. The tribute to performed by the players after

By halftime, the story was seemingly over. Brazil had "ripped South Korea to shreds" with four goals in just 36 minutes—a feat not seen in a World Cup knockout stage since Germany's 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014. Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Neymar (returning from injury), Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá had turned Stadium 974 into a literal carnival. The Second-Half Narrative

Ultimately, the second half was a story of two different "wins": Brazil winning the match to advance, and South Korea winning back their dignity with a relentless, never-say-die attitude.

It was a "consolation goal" in the books, but for South Korea, it was a moment of pride that "prevented a shutout" and gave their traveling fans a reason to cheer one last time.