Brazil Beat India 4–0 in Historic First Senior Men’s Football Clash
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India fell 4–0 to five-time world champions Brazil in a historic international friendly in Kolkata. The Blue Tigers resisted for 27 minutes before Estevao Willian opened the scoring. Pedro added Brazil’s second before halftime, while Samuel Lino scored twice after the break to complete the victory.
Why it matters
This was the first-ever senior men’s international between India and Brazil, giving the Blue Tigers rare competitive exposure against one of football’s elite teams. India created several opportunities despite facing the world No. 5 side, 133 ranking places above them.
What's next
India remain in Kolkata to face two-time world champions Uruguay on Tuesday, while Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti turns toward November friendlies against Japan and Singapore as he continues rebuilding his squad.
Key dates
- 25 Sept: India hold Panama 1–1
- 3 Oct: India host Brazil in Kolkata
- 28’: Estevao scores
- 42’: Pedro makes it 2–0
- 58’ & 90+5’: Samuel Lino completes brace
- Next: India vs Uruguay.
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Sources
- olympics.comView original →
