After a free-kick was cleared, Paik settled the ball 25 yards out and unleashed a "stunning," "picture-perfect" half-volley that screamed into the top corner.
A look at timeline leading up to this performance. BRA vs KOR - Second-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
By halftime, the story was seemingly over. Brazil had "ripped South Korea to shreds" with four goals in just 36 minutes—a feat not seen in a World Cup knockout stage since Germany's 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014. Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Neymar (returning from injury), Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá had turned Stadium 974 into a literal carnival. The Second-Half Narrative After a free-kick was cleared, Paik settled the
Paik Seung-ho, a former Barcelona academy graduate. Brazil had "ripped South Korea to shreds" with
The standout moment of the final 45 minutes came in the .
The tribute to performed by the players after the final whistle.