The second 45 minutes shifted from a slaughter to a professional "easing off" by the favorites.
It was a "consolation goal" in the books, but for South Korea, it was a moment of pride that "prevented a shutout" and gave their traveling fans a reason to cheer one last time. BRA vs KOR - Second-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
A look at timeline leading up to this performance. The second 45 minutes shifted from a slaughter
Tite's side took their "foot off the gas" to conserve energy for their upcoming quarter-final against Croatia. but for South Korea
Ultimately, the second half was a story of two different "wins": Brazil winning the match to advance, and South Korea winning back their dignity with a relentless, never-say-die attitude.