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Soccer-Marta sets scoring mark as Brazil beat South Korea

June 9 (Reuters) - Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women's World Cup by notching Brazil's second from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over South Korea in their Group E opener on Tuesday. Formiga gave Brazil the lead in the first half in Montreal before Marta doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute, her 15th career World Cup goal taking her past retired German forward Birgit Prinz. The win put Brazil top of Group E after Costa Rica drew 1-1 with Spain earlier in the day. (Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)