Brazil manager Tite applauded his team's attacking flair after a sparkling 4-1 victory over South Korea in their World Cup round of 16 match on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vinicius Junior put Brazil ahead with a cool finish, and Neymar doubled the lead from the penalty spot at Stadium 974. Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta extended the advantage before substitute Paik Seung-ho pulled a late goal back for South Korea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It's the offensive boldness of this team and the way we play collectively that is impressive," Tite told reporters, reports Xinhua. "This batch of players is the result of a lot of work from many people, starting at the grassroots level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Another feature is that we have a balanced team, both defensively and offensively. The players realize that this balance is what we need in a tournament like this."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory means Brazil will meet Croatia at Education City stadium in the quarterfinals on Friday (Dec. 9).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tite also commented on his celebratory dance with Richarlison and Brazil's bench after the Tottenham forward's 29th-minute strike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I asked him [before the match], 'What is that dance? If you show me, I'll do it'," Tite said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tite also commented on his celebratory dance with Richarlison and Brazil's bench after the Tottenham forward's 29th-minute strike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n