Estevao Nets Two Goals as Brazil's Five-Star Performance Crushes South Korea

Brazil delivered a dominant display, defeating South Korea 5-0 in a Friday friendly held overseas, with 18-year-old Chelsea forward Estevao netting a brace.

South Korea's captain Son Heung-min earned his 137th international cap, setting a new men's national team record, amid rainy weather in Seoul.

The focus remained on Carlo Ancelotti's squad, which took a 2-0 halftime lead through Estevao and Real Madrid's Rodrygo, then extended their advantage significantly in the second half.

In the 13th minute, Estevao converted a close-range opportunity after receiving a precise through pass from Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes.

This marked his second goal in eight appearances for Brazil, highlighting his potential as a key player for the upcoming World Cup in North America.

Brazil consistently threatened on the attack, doubling their lead four minutes before halftime when Rodrygo scored with a powerful shot following clever footwork to bypass the South Korean defence.

The visiting team fielded a strong lineup, featuring Manchester United's Matheus Cunha at the forefront, supported by the attacking talents of Estevao, Rodrygo, and Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior.

This quality became evident early in the second half as Estevao and Rodrygo both scored within a three-minute interval, demonstrating Brazil's clear superiority.

With 13 minutes remaining, Vinicius added a fifth goal, an effort that stood out as the highlight of the match.

Cunha delivered a long pass forward, allowing Vinicius to sprint nearly half the pitch and use smooth dribbling to set up a simple close-range finish.

Brazil will play Japan in an away fixture on Tuesday, while South Korea welcome Paraguay at home.

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