South Korea 0 – 4 Brazil — Match Report (10 October 2025)
Final score: South Korea 0 — 5 Brazil
Quick summary
Brazil produced a dominant attacking display in Seoul, running out 4–0 winners. The Seleção opened the scoring through Estêvão early, and Rodrygo added a brace as Brazil's front line repeatedly punished spaces on the counter and from combination play. Estêvão also grabbed a second later in the match as Brazil completed a convincing win in their October friendly. 0
Key moments & timeline
- 13' — Estêvão: Brazil struck first when the young forward finished from close range to give the visitors the lead. 1
- 41' — Rodrygo: Rodrygo doubled Brazil's lead late in the first half (assist reported from midfield buildup), sending Brazil into half-time in control. 2
- 47' — Estêvão (2-0 → 3-0): Early in the second half Estêvão added a second for Brazil, extending the advantage. 3
- 49' — Rodrygo (4-0): Rodrygo completed his brace with another clinical finish, sealing the emphatic result. 4
Lineups (starting)
South Korea (probable starting XI)
- Jo Hyeon-Woo (GK)
- Lee Tae-Seok
- Kim Ju-sung
- Kim Min-jae
- Cho Yu-min
- Seol Young-woo
- Hwang In-beom
- Paik Seung-ho
- Lee Kang-in
- Heung-min Son
- — (wing/attack)
Brazil (probable starting XI)
- Ederson / goalkeeper
- Marquinhos / Danilo (defence)
- Gabriel / Eder Militão
- Caio Henrique / left back
- Bruno Guimarães (mid)
- Joelinton (mid)
- Rodrygo (attack)
- Vinícius Jr / Raphinha (attack)
- Estêvão (forward — key goalscorer)
- Casemiro (captain role in squad selection & leadership)
Note: friendly squads often feature experimentation and rotation; managers used this window to evaluate players for 2026 build-up. Pre-match squad notes mentioned Casemiro captaining and Rodrygo returning to the side. 5
Match statistics (high level)
| Statistic | South Korea | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | ~46% | ~54% |
| Shots (on target) | 1 (0) | 11 (6) |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
Source: live match coverage and boxscore. The stats underline Brazil's attacking dominance and South Korea's difficulty creating clear chances. 6
Tactical takeaways
Brazil's set-up and personnel allowed quick transitions into the half-spaces and created overloads on the wings; the quality of the finishing (Rodrygo's composure and Estêvão's timing inside the box) made the difference. South Korea attempted to sit deeper and play on the counter but were stretched by Brazil's wide movement and midfield penetration. For Brazil, this friendly provided an opportunity to test attacking patterns and bring young talent into attacking rotations ahead of the 2026 preparations. 7
Notable performers
- Rodrygo — two goals, penalties in timing and link-up play; his return to the national side has been positively noted by media and he showed sharpness in front of goal. 8
- Estêvão — double goals and a composed forward presence; the teenager's call-up and impact have been widely discussed. 9
- Brazil defence & midfield — limited shots faced and good pressing in key moments, allowing quick regains and transitions. 10
Quotes
“Casemiro embraces leadership role as captain under Ancelotti” — pre-match coverage noted Casemiro's leadership status in the squad, a factor in Brazil's midfield organization. 11
Rodrygo spoke of relief and gratitude on his return to the Brazil squad ahead of the friendlies — his performance tonight underlined that sentiment.
What this means
For Brazil: a confidence-boosting win that reinforces attacking options and gives new/younger choices (like Estêvão) real minutes and goals to consider for future selection.
For South Korea: a tough night against a world-class opponent, highlighting areas (build-up under pressure, finishing from created chances) that will be important to address in upcoming fixtures.