Worldies, carnival & showboating – Brazil lights up Qatar

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Carnival dancing, world-class objectives, social gathering tips galore and hundreds in yellow having enjoyable – this was Brazil at its finest.

We’re used to seeing them within the knockout phases of World Cups, however this was a deal with – one of many event’s most spectacular performances that had these watching at Stadium 974 in Qatar dancing off the bottom.

It was avenue soccer from Rio de Janeiro taken straight to the Center East – a legendary quantity 10 enjoying tips, a juggling Richarlison making the World Cup – once more – and a continuing carnival noise coming from hundreds of yellow-clad supporters.

“Devastating. Brazil is saying to the remainder of the groups within the event: ‘We’re right here’,” former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton instructed BBC Radio 5 Reside.

“Absolute Seoul Destroyer”

Brazil supervisor Tite joined within the dance as his gamers huddled round him within the technical space

The Selecao is certainly right here.

Actual Madrid star Vinicius Jr and returning celebrity Neymar each had their moments within the limelight, whereas Richarlison continued his quest to attain – or objectives – on the event.

There have been legends in every single place earlier than kick-off as Ronaldinho’s identify was plastered throughout the again of shirts and tributes to the nice Pele, presently in hospitalwas displayed on the stand.

And Brazil’s present star’s return had followers chanting “Neymar, Neymar, Neymar” as he approached the penalty spot, able to double his lead.

An eruption of noise, a dance demonstration by supervisor Tite and a hug for injured defender Alex Telles by Neymar adopted. Brazil led 2-0 and there was extra to return.

By half-time, with Tite’s facet main 4-0, social media had gone into meltdown, Brazilians partying on the sand at Copacabana seashore and gamers shaking their hips as they danced down the tunnel.

Brazil supporters celebrate at a fan festival on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro

The one ones who did not appear to get pleasure from it have been the South Koreans.

“Let’s be trustworthy, that is completely devastating for Seoul,” tweeted BBC Sport reader Olly.

Ouch.

And the winner is…

Richarlison’s dazzling ft have been additionally on show.

The Tottenham striker was already in a league of his personal when it got here to the objectives of the event, after internet a implausible volley within the win over Serbia.

However there is no social gathering with out a Richarlison world on this World Cup.

So he juggled the ball on his head 3 times, tossed it to a teammate, ran on to a one-two within the field and headed dwelling chilly.

Have not we seen it? showboating beforehand in Nottingham?

However that was the objective of the event formally within the bag.

However maintain on… South Korea’s Paik Seung-ho wasn’t going to let Brazil have all of the enjoyable when he slotted dwelling the 30-yard screamer.

A comfort for South Korea – however a minimum of that they had their second on an evening that might be remembered for soccer magic in Doha.

South Korea additionally needed extra moments, however Brazil goalkeeper Alisson made a number of good saves earlier than being substituted within the eightieth minute to a standing ovation.

“It is like watching Strictly”

Brazil celebrates — Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimares climbed onto a team-mate’s shoulders to rejoice after full-time

When the full-time sign went, Brazil’s gamers charged straight at their supporters behind the objective.

Extra dancing, extra tambourine shaking and Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes had even climbed onto a teammate’s shoulders.

However Brazil couldn’t please everybody. On ITV, former Republic of Eire and Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane mentioned: “I’ve by no means seen a lot dancing. I am unable to consider what I am watching. It is like watching Strictly [Come Dancing].

“I do not like this. Folks say it is their tradition, however I believe it is actually disrespectful to the opposition. I do not thoughts the primary time and that jig, however then the boss saved going. I am not joyful about it. .”

No seashore social gathering for Keane then…

Tite mentioned: “There isn’t any different interpretation than luck on the objective, luck for the group, luck for the efficiency.

“There was no respect for the opposition or for (South Korea coach) Paulo Bento, who I’ve plenty of respect for.”

Tite mentioned dancing was additionally his manner of bonding together with his gamers. “They’re very younger and I am making an attempt to adapt a bit bit to their language, and a part of their language is dance,” he mentioned.

“Superbly terrifying Brazil” – the way you reacted on social media

Brazil's players dance — Strictly Come Dancing, you say?

Callum: That is very humorous! I believed Brazil ought to have began Martinelli immediately however Vinicius Jr has proven us why he is among the finest younger skills round. All of the gamers have put in a implausible efficiency thus far.

Dharma: Brazil seems to be just like the group to beat. Scary.

Totum: Brazil seems to be fairly terrifying.

Tirzah: France vs Brazil closing then?

MJ: After the primary half, you possibly can think about that Croatia is now reserving flights dwelling straight after the sport on Friday night time! Brazil reveals its grasp class in opposition to South Korea.

Alf Wilson: For all of the folks purring over Brazil, that late comfort objective from South Korea has put me out of my first ever fantasy soccer World Cup century. Thanks boys!

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