Doha, Dec. 6 -- Five-time champions Brazil scored four first-half goals which powered them to advance to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with an impressive 4-1 victory over South Korea here on Monday.

Vinicius Junior put Brazil ahead with a cool finish and Neymar doubled the lead from the penalty spot.

Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta extended the advantage before substitute Paik Seungho struck late for South Korea.

Brazil will meet Croatia at Education City stadium on Friday (Dec 9) with a semifinal berth at stake.

South Korea, who were hoping to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, are eliminated from the tournament.

The Real Madrid forward took one touch before calmly stroking his shot into the top far corner.

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