0-5: Estevao, Rodrygo and Vinícius bring smiles back to Brazil

Brazil This Friday he recovered his self-esteem after winning with authority, for 0-5to South Koreawith doublets of Estevaothe new national joy, and Rodrygoand the same amount of Viníciusin the first preparatory match for the 2026 World Cup.

In the rain, the team Carlo Ancelotti overcame the last defeat in Bolivia and surpassed his rival in Seoul, with an outstanding performance from his four forwards.

Estevao and Rodrygo They scored in the first half and repeated it in the second. Viníciuswho had previously provided an assist, completed the hand in the final stretch.

South Koreapowerless against the Brazilian typhoon, could not celebrate the record of Are. The former Tottenham player, now at Los Angeles FC, Today he became the player with the most appearances for the South Korean team: 137.

Ancelotti He repeated the formula of four forwards in the eleven, the same one that has always led him to victory since he took over the reins of Canarinha last May.

The defeat in Boliviaon the last day of the South American qualifiers (1-0), left a bitter taste and ‘Carletto‘He gave a touch to his players in the run-up to this friendly.

He asked for attitude and joy, and his pupils responded with flying colors at the World Cup Stadium.

Vinícius, Rodrygo, Estevao and Matheus Cunha They connected naturally and confused the South Korean defense by exchanging positions.

Vini gave sequence to his improvement at Real Madrid. Rodrygo He showed that he can fight for ownership. Estevao is full of confidence and Cunha It pivoted perfectly.

Rodrygo saw Bruno Guimaraes near the area and the midfielder Newcastle made a magical pass for Estevao who beat Jo Hyeon-Woo first in the 13th minute.

Korea’s initial high pressure was of no use, nor the desire of Son, who went to the center of the field to unblock his team.

Those led by Hong Myung-bo They took a step forward, but the only thing they did was give more space to Vini and company.

In another good combination between Estêvão and Cunha, Vinícius almost scored a heel. Militarywanting to show off, touched the goal twice from a corner.

Korea also brought danger from set pieces with Kim Min Jae, Bayern Munich defender. However, it was Brazil that struck again in the 41st minute.

Vinícius found Casemiro, who returned quickly for Rodrygo. The number 10 cut, shot and scored. A bit balsamic after a difficult start to the season in Madrid.

The Asians started the second half with worse feelings and Brazil took the opportunity to score, again with Estevao and Rodrygo as protagonists.

The ‘blue’ attacker stole at the exit of the area and crossed the goal in the 47th minute. Third goal for the 18-year-old with the senior team.

Two minutes later he repeated Rodrygo. Casemiro recovered, Vini gave a pass without looking and the former Santos player shot.

With a bag of goals against, Korea drew on pride and approached Bento’s domain. Kim Jin-Kyu and Lee Tae-Seok tried from afar.

But the one was missing Viniwho completed a counterattack to score the fifth in the 77th minute.

Manita and a clean sheet. It couldn’t be better eight months before the World Cup. Next test, in four days against Japan, in Tokyo. South Korea will try to recover against Paraguay.