In the 57th minute of the match, Neymar netted a penalty after the Korean player Alex left Sandro in the box.
Seoul, First Published Jun 3, 2022, 8:52 PM IST
Superstar Neymar led South Korea to a friendly victory over Brazil in an international football friendly yesterday. The Canaries won by five goals to one. Neymar scored twice from the penalty spot, while Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus each scored to seal the victory.
Neymar’s penalty kick is now the talk of the football world. In the 57th minute of the match, Neymar converted a penalty after the Korean player Alex Sandro was knocked down by the Korean player in the box. The ball was easily caught by the goalkeeper strategically. Video of Neymar’s penalty kick has gone viral on social media. Below the videos are comments as arrow keys.
Neymar’s penalty kick
Five feet! Canaries, Neymar double as they celebrate victory over South Korea
Neymar also doubled his tally in the yellow jersey to 73 with a double in the match. With just four more goals in the yellow jersey, Neymar could overtake the legendary Pele as Brazil’s all – time leading goalscorer.
In the match against South Korea, coach Tito Piatti led the Brazilian team to a 4-4-2 formation by attacking Neymar and Richardson. When Wverton came under the goal, veterans Thiago Silva and Danny Alves, along with Alex Sandroy and Marquez, came to the defense. Lucas Pacquiao, Casimiro, Fred and Rafinho hit the ball in midfield. Richardson put Brazil ahead in the seventh minute. The assist belonged to Fred. In the 31st minute, the Korean team came together but Neymar gave Brazil a 3-1 secure lead with a double in the 15th minute. The superstar converted a penalty in the 42nd and 52nd minutes. Substitute Coutinho found the target in the 80th minute when Gabriel Jesസ്s completed the roster in the third minute of injury time.
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Last Updated Jun 3, 2022, 8:52 PM IST
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