Brazil shine on Selecao’s first visit to India
The five-time World Cup winners showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata.
KOLKATA: In a rare friendly match between Brazil and India, the five-time World Cup winners Brazil emerged victorious with a 4-0 win over India at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Despite the historic occasion, the stadium was only half-full, raising questions about ticket pricing. Vinicius Jr, one of Brazil's top stars, was among the hosts, playing alongside Marquinhos.
India, ranked 138th globally, aimed to elevate football's popularity in cricket-centric India. Vinicius denied Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the eighth minute, and Estevao put Brazil ahead in the 28th minute with a well-struck shot. Pedro doubled the lead in the 42nd minute. Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, praised his young players' progress and resilience.
India's coach, Khalid Jamil, acknowledged the pressure of facing a champion side but commended his team's efforts. Samuel Lino scored two goals in the second half, sealing the victory for Brazil with a fourth goal just before the final whistle. Despite India's efforts, football remains a secondary sport to cricket in the country of 1.4 billion people.
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