Richarlison and Brazil were on the lips of all football fans on Monday evening following a World Cup masterclass against South Korea. In a game which saw the Tottenham striker go head-to-head with Spurs teammate Son Heung-min, it was the Brazilian who prevailed in the end.
Brazil were at their very best in the first half at Stadium 974, racing into a four-goal lead after only 36 minutes. Richarlison was at the heart of their dominant display as he won a penalty for Neymar to convert and then scored a stunning goal of his own.
Looking like he had already wrapped up the Goal of the Tournament award following his sensational acrobatic effort in their group opener against Serbia, Richarlison's latest effort may have indeed overtaken his second goal of the competition. Juggling the ball on his head outside the box before getting it down and finding Marquinhos, the PSG man linked up with fellow centre-back Thiago Silva, who in turn picked out Richarlison with a brilliant first-time pass to finish off in style.
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It was an incredible goal from Selecao and it only highlighted why they are the favourites to lift the famous trophy on Sunday, December 18. Unable to add to their four goals in the second half, South Korea did threaten on a number of occasions and managed to reduce to deficit in the 76th minute through Paik Seung-ho.
Prior to that Son Heung-min did have a chance earlier in the half to pull one back, only for Alisson to tip the ball around the post with the ball destined for the back of the net. It just wasn't to be for Son, who will now depart Qatar and return to Tottenham training at Hotspur Way following a short break.
Becoming good friends in their short time together at Tottenham, Son and Richarlison did share a moment at the full-time whistle. Exchanging a number of kinds words before hugging, the Brazilian then placed his hands on the South Korean's head as he consoled him following the 4-1 defeat.
That wasn't all from Richarlison as he later posted a classy message to Son Heung-min on Twitter. He tweeted: "I know how hard you fought to be here and that's why you're a hero to your people @Sonny7!"
It was a moment of real class from Richarlison and one that was certainly appreciated by all Tottenham fans. While Son and his international teammates will return home, Tottenham's No.9 will be eyeing up a place in the final four of the World Cup when Brazil take on Croatia in the quarter-finals on Friday afternoon.
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