O. Korea 0-3 O. Brazil: Crushing "ginseng", Selecao enters the final

KhHe was truly outstanding but not undeserving, which is how the Brazilian Olympic team defeated the Korean Olympic team to reach the men's football final of the Olympics.

Brazil stars at Old Trafford - Getty Images

At the beginning of each half, South Korea always played better than Brazil and created clear chances. But the only difference between the two teams was the level of the players in the squad. While the Asian team's strikers were unlucky and inexperienced, the Selecao's stars showed their talent and star quality.

The Oscar-Sandro-Neymar trio's dynamic combinations from midfield and Damiao's exquisite finishing ability in the penalty area were the keys to Brazil's victory. The Selecao's next and final opponent is dangerous neighbor Mexico. Meanwhile, Korea Republic will also be satisfied with meeting their arch-rival Japan, but in the third-fourth place match.

Statistics corner

+ In all 4 matches of Brazil at the 2012 Olympics, there were at least 3 goals scored. Furthermore, 8/10 of Selcao's most recent matches had at least 3 goals.

+ 10/13 of Brazil's most recent matches have had at least 1 goal in the first half. This number for Selecao at the 2012 Olympics after 4 matches is 2.

+ All four of South Korea's matches at the 2012 Olympics had no goals in the last 15 minutes.

+ South Korea have always been the team that opened the score in all 4 of their matches in this year's tournament. Meanwhile, Brazil has let the opponent open the score in 2/4 matches in London.

+ Brazil has won all 6 of its recent matches. Meanwhile, South Korea has only won 1/4 of its matches at the Olympics in 120 official minutes.

Brazil are not as scary and terrible as people expected, but they are still the number 1 candidate for the gold medal. Meanwhile, the dark horse Korea really did a miracle after eliminating the host team Great Britain in the quarterfinals. However, at Old Trafford tonight, the Ginseng team is unlikely to be the opponent of the Samba dance in every aspect.

One of Brazil's three overage stars, striker Hulk, was not in the starting line-up for the first time at the 2012 Olympics. Ahead of the semi-final against South Korea, the Porto star and Chelsea target was Mano Menezez's first choice on the left wing. At Old Trafford, he will be replaced by club teammate Andre Santos.

Line-up

Korean Olympics:Lee Beom-young - Oh Jae-sok, Yun Suk-young, Kim Young-kwon, Hwang - Kim Bo-kyung, Ki Sung-yueng, Koo Ja, Nam - Ji Dong-won, Kim Hyun-Sung.

Brazilian Olympics:Gabriel - Rafael, Juan, Thiago Silva, Alex Sandro - Sandro, Romulo, Oscar - Neymar, Damiao, Marcelo.

+ Half 1

Minute 3:Korea has been actively playing defense-counterattack right from the first minutes. Asian players are very active in approaching and sticking to Brazilian midfielders.

P7th draw:Marcelo has just made a poor cross inside. The Brazilian left winger is replacing Hulk on the left flank.

10th minute: Korea just had a very intentional cross from the right wing but unfortunately striker Ji Dong-won couldn't keep up.

Minute 12: DANGEROUS!The storm continued to rise in front of Brazil's goal. Korea had two consecutive close-range shots towards goalkeeper Garbiel but were unsuccessful.

Minute 14: DANGEROUS!Ji Dong-won had a chance to head the ball close to the goal after a good header from Kim Hyun-Sung but Rafael cleared the ball in time. It looked like the Brazilian defender had a high leg in the penalty area.

16th minute:Ji Dong-won again with a powerful long-range shot but the ball went a bit high over the Brazilian goal. Korea is playing very excitedly and has become much more confident after the recent situations.

Minute 20: SAVE!Goalkeeper Lee Beom-young rushed out of the box to block Damiao's attack. Then a red shirt defender cleared the ball right on the goal line after Sandro's skillful lob. Brazil immediately had their answer.

Minute 23: SAVE!Goalkeeper Lee Beom-young continued to fly to punch the ball after Sandro's skillful curling shot. Damiao's follow-up shot then flew past the Korean goal.

Ph29th youngest:Oscar had a chance to shoot in the Korean penalty area but the ball hit the red shirt defenders' feet.

Minute 33:Rafael is actively participating in the attack on the right wing. The position that the MU defender is taking is where Korea is "digging" into.

Minute 38: GOAL !!!Romulo easily tapped the ball into the net from close range after a pass from Sandro. The score was 1-0 for Brazil.

40th minute:In the situation where Romulo opened the score, Oscar, Neymar and Sandro had a very good combination from midfield.

Minute 43:Brazil are actively prolonging the time with their home field passes. It seems they want to end the first half with this advantage and will play defense-counterattack in the remaining 45 minutes.

Minute45th: DANGER!Ji Dong-won fired a powerful long-range shot. The ball was fast and dangerous but missed the Brazilian goal.

The first half ended with a temporary score of 1-0 in favor of Brazil.

+ Round 2

P48th draw:Ji Dong-won supported his chest in the Brazilian penalty area and then unleashed a powerful shot. The ball went too inaccurately and into the sky.

50th minute:Kim Hyun-Sung fell beautifully in the Brazilian penalty area but the referee determined that Sandro was not at fault.

54th minute: Korea had a good free kick but Ki Sungyueng hit the wall.

Minute 57: GOAL !!!Damiao fired past the Korean after a close-range finish. Neymar had earlier made an impressive run into the box before passing the ball back to Damiao.

Minute 59:Korea make their first substitution. Jung replaces Koo.

Minute 61:Ji dog-won received a yellow card after a foul on Oscar

64th minute: GOAL !!!Damiao scored again in the penalty area and the assist was none other than Neymar. Brazil is leading 3-0 and has a sure win in hand.

Minute 67:Thus, Damiao has scored 6 goals at the 2012 Olympics and is leading the list of top scorers in this tournament.

71st minute:Brazil are giving South Korea complete control in midfield, but that’s nothing to worry about. The Selecao are three goals ahead and are feeling confident.

75th minute:Brazil make their first substitution. Hulk comes on for Marcelo.

Ph77th youngest:Brazil withdrew their main players. Pato replaced Damiao - who scored twice in this match. Meanwhile, for the Korean team, Baek replaced Ji Dong-won.

P83rd draw:Brazil make their final change. Bruno replaces Juan in defence.

Minute 86:The spectators at Old Trafford are leaving one by one while the young Brazilian players are freely showing off their individual skills in a match that has already been decided.

90+1 minute:Oscar tried his luck with a shot from about 50 metres away and missed.

Two minutes of extra time in the second half ended, Brazil won 3-0 against South Korea to book their place in the final at Wembley.

According to TT&VH Online - DT