As he joined his players’ celebrations on Monday evening, Ally McCoist told Brazil boss Tite that his dance moves are far from finished.
The 61-year-old manager celebrated with the Selecao squad after Richarlison scored their third goal against South Korea, ensuring their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. Following Vinicius Junior’s opener and Neymar’s penalty, the Tottenham forward finished a superb team move to give Brazil a commanding lead with less than half an hour played.
Before halftime, Lucas Paqueta extended the lead, and the South American giants celebrated each goal by dancing together.
Tite joined in on the celebrations following Richarlison’s strike, leaving co-commentator McCoist lamenting that “he’s going to have to work on” his moves. While the Scot saw the humor, ITV pundit Roy Keane ripped into Brazil at halftime, accusing them of being “disrespectful” to their opponents, who were huge underdogs going into the last-16 match. “I don’t like this,” he said, before adding, “I think it’s disrespectful to the opposition.”
“It’s four [goals] every time, and they do it every time.” I don’t mind the first little jig – whatever they’re doing – but they keep doing it after that, and the manager gets involved. I’m not pleased with it; I don’t think it’s very good.”
Brazil had numerous chances to dance at Stadium 974 because they were far superior to the Asian minnows in terms of quality. South Korea chose to go man-for-man in defense, and the Selecao ripped through their midfield time after time before fashioning shots on goal. “I really can’t believe what I’m seeing,” Keane said. “Brilliant from Brazil, fantastic start to the game, South Korea everywhere.” I’ve never seen so much dancing before – it’s like Strictly [Come Dancing]! [I] I really can’t believe what I’m seeing. My goodness, South Korea, I can’t believe what I’m seeing.”
While the Manchester United legend was unimpressed by Brazil’s dancing, former England international Eni Aluko was much more upbeat. “I love it, it’s like we’re at a Brazilian party,” she said. That is why Brazil is the favorite, but South Korea has made it simple.”
“If you’d said to Brazil, ‘How do you want South Korea to play tonight?’, it’s exactly like that,” Graeme Souness said of South Korea’s defensive performance. ‘Let’s have a slugfest, take on Brazil, and try to outscore them.’ South Korea has been a complete disaster. Great abilities and goals, but it’s been far too easy; it could be seven or eight.”