India vs Brazil Highlights: Estevao Scores and Assists as Selecao Beats Blue Tigers 4-0 in International Friendly
Pedro and Samuel Lino scored as Brazil used three first-half goals and 11 allowed substitutions to control the friendly.
- On Saturday, five-time world champions Brazil defeated India 4-0 in a FIFA international friendly at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, attracting 51,402 fans.
- India head coach Khalid Jamil deployed a compact backline to frustrate Brazil's attack, successfully containing the visitors during the opening 25 minutes before superior finishing broke through.
- Chelsea winger Estevao scored in the 28th minute, Pedro added a goal in the 42nd, and substitute Samuel Lino netted twice in the second half to seal Brazil's dominance.
- India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu struggled and was replaced by Prabhsukhan Singh Gill at halftime, while both teams utilized the friendly's 11-substitution allowance for tactical experimentation.
- Next, India faces two-time World Cup winners Uruguay on Tuesday in Kolkata, seeking an improved performance after the heavy defeat in their second consecutive friendly appearance.
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India go down 4-0 to Brazil, but Gurpreet hails ‘great experience’ for Blue Tigers
India football captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu praised his teammates for their efforts during the friendly match against Brazil. The match took place at the Salt Lake Stadium, where Brazil secured a 4-0 victory. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey described this fixture as a significant step for Indian football's development. West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan highlighted the successful organization of the match in Kolkata.
Im very proud of players effort, its a great experience: Skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu after friendly match against Brazil - The Tribune
India football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said he was 'very proud of the effort' put in by his teammates and described the experience of playing against Brazil in the international friendly here as a 'great' for the Blue Tigers.
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Five-Time Champions Brazil Defeat India 4-0 In Kolkata
India's national football team faced five-time champions Brazil in a FIFA international friendly in Kolkata, losing 4-0. Despite a spirited start for the first 25 minutes, Brazil's superior skill and clinical finishing secured a comfortable victory with goals from Estevao, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.
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