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Brazil Thumps South Korea 5–0 in Seoul Friendly With Braces From Estêvão and Rodrygo

The emphatic win showcased Ancelotti’s four‑forward setup in a tune‑up for next week’s test in Tokyo.

Overview

  • Estêvão, the 18-year-old Chelsea winger, scored in the 13th and 47th minutes, first finishing a Bruno Guimarães through ball and then capitalizing on a high press turnover.
  • Rodrygo netted in the 41st and 49th minutes after sequences involving Casemiro and Vinícius Júnior, underscoring his return to the squad.
  • Vinícius Júnior completed the scoring on 77 minutes with a counterattack finish after earlier providing an assist in a fluid front line.
  • Carlo Ancelotti deployed four attackers and reintegrated Rodrygo and Éder Militão, with Brazil’s pressing and interchanges overwhelming the hosts.
  • Played at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the match also marked Son Heung‑min’s record 137th Korea cap, and Brazil now turns to Japan on Tuesday in Tokyo as World Cup preparation continues.