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Vinicius Júnior Sparks Brazil’s 4-2 Win over Australia After Sideline Scuffle – WTOP News
Vinicius Junior scored and helped set up another goal as Brazil earned its first win since a disappointing World Cup exit.
- On Saturday, five-time world champion Brazil defeated host India 4-0 in a historic international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, marking the nations' first-ever senior men's meeting.
- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti managed squad adjustments after Barcelona forward Raphinha was released with a right-thigh injury sustained during the team's earlier 4-2 win over Australia; the Brazilian Football Confederation called no replacement.
- Chelsea forward Estevao Willian opened scoring in the 28th minute, followed by Pedro in the 42nd; Samuel Lino added two second-half goals after errors by Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
- Emphasizing the need for consistent exposure to top-tier opponents, India coach Khalid Jamil acknowledged the learning curve, while Ancelotti praised the hosts' organization and noted his initial difficulty breaking down their defense.
- Looking ahead to October 6, the Indian team faces Uruguay in Kolkata for a second high-profile friendly, continuing an international window designed to test the squad against former world champions.
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Brazil goes 4-0 to India and pocketes a million in extreme heat in an afternoon where Vinícius Junior caught all the reflectors
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The Scratch closed its friendly round with a 4-0 win over India. After a draw and two wins, Carletto used the 26 players he summoned. “I want to see other young players who were not ready in this next international stop,” said the Italian.
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