Tuesday | December 6, 2022

The South Koreans bowed out of the FIFA 2022 World Cup after suffering heavily at the hands of the Brazilians Monday Dec. 5 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

Brazil scored four times within the first 45 minutes of the game where South Korea only to score a consolation goal in the second halt. 

Vini Jnr (7′) led the charge with the first goal and Neymar (13′) made it 2-0 from a penalty kick. Richarlison (29) added his name on the score sheet and Lucas Paqueta (36′) took the Brazilian tally to 4-0.

When the match seemed lopsided in favour of the South Americans, Paik Seung-ho (76) gave the Koreans goal to reckon with their participation. Brazil won the duel by a resounding 4-1 and look sharper as they progress to the ultimate grand finale on Dec. 18, 2022.

It is a Qatar night they will like to forget as soon as they get home. However, the Koreans did well to reach the round of the last 16.

Croatia 1 (3-1 penalties) 1 Japan

Much earlier in the evening, Croatia overcame Japan on penalties after the round-of-16 World Cup match ended 1-1 in regulation time at Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, Qatar.

Croatia will square up against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the World Cup at Education City Stadium in Ar Rayyan, Qatar, on Friday Dec. 9 at 17h00.

Tuesday | Dec. 6 FIFA World Cup Round of 16:

Spain vs Morocco at Education City Stadium (Ar Rayyan) – 17h00

Portugal vs Switzerland at Lusail Stadium (Lusail) – 21h00