Twitter erupts as Neymar scores twice to help Brazil secure massive 5-1 win over South Korea

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The PSG superstar showed his class against South Korea.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar starred as Brazil secured a 5-1 win over South Korea in an international friendly in Seoul on Thursday, 2 June.

The 30-year-old forward scored two penalties which propelled the five-time world champions to a convincing win over the Asian side. The Premier League trio of Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus were the other three goalscorers against South Korea.

Everton forward Richarlison opened the scoring for Selecao in the seventh minute. Hwang Ui-jo leveled things for the hosts before Neymar scored twice from the penalty spot. Coutinho then scored moments after replacing the PSG star late in the second half. Jesus completed the scoring in injury-time.

Neymar's brace was significant in the grand scheme of things. The former Barcelona forward has now scored 73 goals for the Brazilian national team and is now just four goals away from Pele's all-time goalscoring record. The 30-year-old forward is bound to surpass the legendary Brazilian forward sooner or later in his career.

Football fans on Twitter heaped praise on Tite's side following their emphatic victory over South Korea. Some have even suggested that they are one of the favorites for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Here are some tweets in that regard:

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@ConteSZN_

A moment that will live with Son forever. Playing on the same pitch as his idol Neymar Jr. 🤝

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A moment that will live with Son forever. Playing on the same pitch as his idol Neymar Jr. 🇧🇷 🤝 🇰🇷 https://t.co/Cn00voU1PN

Raymond Yeboah

@Raymond82691280

Brazil's bench can even win the worldcup, the bench can beat Argentina

Brazil's bench can even win the worldcup, the bench can beat Argentina

FPLilyy

@fpl_bb

Damn, this Brazil team gonna easily win World Cup this year, too good

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Damn, this Brazil team gonna easily win World Cup this year, too good

🌍 | shai az

@shaiazzz

When you see Neymar playing like that with Brazil you just see how much he sacrifice for Mbappe at PSG.

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When you see Neymar playing like that with Brazil you just see how much he sacrifice for Mbappe at PSG.

OptaJoao

@OptaJoao

14 - Richarlison has scored 14 goals for Brazil; the joint-most of any player since his first game with the Seleção (September 2018), alongside Neymar. Protagonist.

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14 - Richarlison has scored 14 goals for Brazil; the joint-most of any player since his first game with the Seleção (September 2018), alongside Neymar. Protagonist. https://t.co/iJXpXHLLoi

Sai 

@SaiVish11

@Squawka Finest National Team player of the generation.

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@Squawka Finest National Team player of the generation.

Joe

@chiefinkorea

Korea-Brazil was the most enjoyable match I've was for a while (as a neutral) Finished 5-1 to Brazil. Could've easily have been 9-3. Korea was not terrible but Brazil playing with that attitude make you smile. Think it will be good for Korea in the ling run.

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Korea-Brazil was the most enjoyable match I've was for a while (as a neutral) Finished 5-1 to Brazil. Could've easily have been 9-3. Korea was not terrible but Brazil playing with that attitude make you smile. Think it will be good for Korea in the ling run.

PSGhub

@PSGhub

🎖 Neymar is 4 goals away from breaking Pelé’s record. Ney is already the top passer, loading…

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🎖 Neymar is 4 goals away from breaking Pelé’s record. Ney is already the top passer, loading… ⌛️🇧🇷

Neymar Jr | IR

@neymarxe

Neymar is the best penalty taker in the world.

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Neymar is the best penalty taker in the world.🔥

Sodeeq

@suzytuny4u

Neymar will bang hard in this World Cup if he’s injury free

Neymar will bang hard in this World Cup if he’s injury free

Ajike ✨

@oyin_dar

Vini go too shine with this Brazil team for World Cup, can’t wait for him and Neymar campaign 🖤🖤

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Vini go too shine with this Brazil team for World Cup, can’t wait for him and Neymar campaign ☺️🖤🖤

SHA3WAZA

@SHA3WAZA_2

The child is happy that he is with Neymar

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The child is happy that he is with Neymar 😂❤️ https://t.co/hzBSjiFfHM

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@Ani7ii

Neymar winning the World Cup and breaking Pele's record. I will love it and I think I deserve it.

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Neymar winning the World Cup and breaking Pele's record. I will love it and I think I deserve it.

Cerevasalo

@Cerevasalo

Neymar Jr vs South Korea

8 chances created - most
2 big chances created - most
4 of 4 dribbles completed - most
5 of 6 long balls competed - joint most
2 goals - most

Ovation from the Koreans

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Neymar Jr vs South Korea

8 chances created - most
2 big chances created - most
4 of 4 dribbles completed - most
5 of 6 long balls competed - joint most
2 goals - most

Ovation from the Koreans ❤️🇰🇷 https://t.co/n28OWfh49m

Becky Day

@BeckydBecky

Spotting Spurs fans in the crowd at the South Korea v Brazil match. 🥰

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Spotting Spurs fans in the crowd at the South Korea v Brazil match. 🥰

El Presidente

@BenzinoHaque

Neymar is one of the best international players of all time, just needs a World Cup on his CV.

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Neymar is one of the best international players of all time, just needs a World Cup on his CV.

Barca10

@barcaxJr

@Neymoleque @neymarjr @NeymarJrSite @agencianrsports Pele record+ world cup= ballon dor

@Neymoleque @neymarjr @NeymarJrSite @agencianrsports Pele record+ world cup= ballon dor

KM7 🇫🇷

@TotalKylian_

@Neymologyy He will end up with most goals in South America easily. At least 100 minimum if he plays for next 4 years

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@Neymologyy He will end up with most goals in South America easily. At least 100 minimum if he plays for next 4 years

Ole Teya

@Kevin_teya

Coutinho a minute after coming on. Class is permanent.

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Coutinho ⚽ a minute after coming on. Class is permanent.

Ole Teya

@Kevin_teya

Richarlison for Brazil

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Richarlison for Brazil 🔥

SomeEvertonfan

@SomeEvertonFan

Brazil’s number 9. Scoring for Brazil. You’re talking Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Pele, Adriano, Romário, Bebeto.

If we let Richarlison go for any less than £100mill we’ve been ripped off 🏻

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Brazil’s number 9. Scoring for Brazil. You’re talking Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Pele, Adriano, Romário, Bebeto.

If we let Richarlison go for any less than £100mill we’ve been ripped off 👍🏻

Lou

@DeBlueLou

He’s actually better than Mahrez and Sterling on the right twitter.com/city_xtra/stat…

City Xtra

@City_Xtra

Gabriel Jesus with a goal in 16 minutes of action for Brazil, in a 1-5 win vs South Korea this afternoon. @ManCity

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Gabriel Jesus with a goal in 16 minutes of action for Brazil, in a 1-5 win vs South Korea this afternoon. 🇧🇷🔵 @ManCity

He’s actually better than Mahrez and Sterling on the right 👀 twitter.com/city_xtra/stat…

Ball 💥

@AFC_Ball

@EduardoHagn Ever since the Arsenal links he is on fire bring him innnn

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@EduardoHagn Ever since the Arsenal links he is on fire bring him innnn

@CFCMoi

@CfcMoi19

@cityreport_ @gabrieljesus9 Jesus for Brazil

@cityreport_ @gabrieljesus9 Jesus for Brazil https://t.co/2rqdT3beJH

Brazil Soccer 🇧🇷

@BrazilSoccer___

Finally Gabriel Jesus scores for Brazil fo the first time in 3 years

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Finally Gabriel Jesus scores for Brazil fo the first time in 3 years

Brazil will continue their Asian tour following their 5-1 win over South Korea. Tite's side will now travel to Tokyo to face Japan in yet another international friendly on Monday, 6 June.

The Selecao are also scheduled to face South American rivals Argentina later this year. Both sides had their World Cup Qualifiers postponed last year, which is yet to be rescheduled. Both sides, however, have already qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Brazil will rely on Neymar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Brazil will rely on their talisman Neymar to come good during the FIFA World Cup later this year. The Selecao, despite being the most successful team in history with five World Cups, has not won one since 2002.

Tite has one of the most talented squads available at his disposal. The likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Neymar and Lucas Paqueta are some of the attacking players expected to be part of the squad for the World Cup.

CBF Futebol

@CBF_Futebol

E o dia começou com vitória da #SeleçãoBrasileira!

Fotos: Lucas Figueiredo/ CBF

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E o dia começou com vitória da #SeleçãoBrasileira! 💪⚽🇧🇷

Fotos: Lucas Figueiredo/ CBF https://t.co/RR58fVEdeK

The five-time world champions have been drawn alongside Switzerland, Cameroon and Serbia in their group for the World Cup. They will begin their campaign on 24 November with a game against Serbia in Lusail.

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