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Brazil thrashes India 4-0 in international friendly at Kolkata
Brazil's attacking prowess proved too much for the Indian national team as the visitors secured a commanding 4-0 victory in an international friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Goals from Estevao, Pedro and a brace from Samuel Lino sealed a dominant performance under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
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Brazil made light work of their Indian counterparts in Tuesday's international fixture, unleashing a clinical display of attacking football at the packed Salt Lake Stadium. The Seleção's well-drilled forward line created consistent problems for the Indian defence, with multiple goalscorers reflecting the depth of Brazil's attacking resources.
Estevao opened the scoring before Pedro added a second to put Brazil firmly in control. Samuel Lino then netted twice to cap off a convincing performance that left little doubt over the gulf in quality between the two sides. The emphatic victory underscored Brazil's preparations for their upcoming international commitments.
The match provided India with valuable experience against one of world football's traditional powerhouses. Playing before a full house at the Salt Lake Stadium, the Indian team faced a stern test against Ancelotti's tactically sophisticated outfit. While the scoreline proved lopsided, the encounter offered the host nation's players exposure to elite-level international competition as they continue building towards their own tournament ambitions.