Samuel Lino scored his first two Brazil goals as Carlo Ancelotti's side beat India 4-0 in a friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Brazil beat India 4-0 on Saturday in a friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Samuel Lino scored twice, his first goals for Brazil. Estevao scored the opener and set up Pedro before Lino's second-half brace.
Reuters said Ancelotti made eight changes from Tuesday's 4-2 win over Australia, keeping only Vinícius Júnior, Danilo and Gabriel Bontempo. The match closed a tour of Australia and India with two wins and a draw.
India held Brazil early by leaving Vinícius unmarked on the left and trying to trap him offside, and by playing long balls toward Manvir Singh. Estevao broke the game in the 28th minute with a left-footed finish at the near post, then played Pedro through for the second.
Pedro set up Lino near the hour. Lino added the fourth just before full time after dribbling past two defenders. Reuters said the crowd of 51,000 cheered the visitors as loudly as the home side. Sporting News described the third goal as a dipping shot after a loose Indian pass.
No further India fixture was announced in the match reports. Brazil's tour is complete.
People Sentiments Mixed
- Reuters said the Kolkata crowd cheered Brazil as vocally as India.
- Match reports described a spirited Indian start that faded after the opener.