India Loses 0‑4 to Brazil in International Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium

In a Saturday night clash in Kolkata, the five‑time world champions Brazil triumphed 4‑0 over India in a FIFA International Window friendly at Salt Lake Stadium.^[1]

Chelsea defender Estêvão struck first for the hosts in the 28th minute, sidestepping an Indian defender before calmly slotting the ball past the keeper. Pedro later doubled the advantage before the break, leaving India a long way off.^[1]

Brazil survived a quick change by India that saw Vinicius Júnior replaced by Samuel Lino at the start of the second half, and the substitute wasted no time, finding the net again to make the score 3‑0 and present a clear edge. Lino tallied a late goal with his final kick, sealing a comfortable 4‑0 result for the visitors.^[1]

The Blue Tigers, though spirited in the opening stages, struggled to create chances against a well‑structured Brazilian defence and attack. Their best moments were cut off by tight marking and quick Brazil combining play.^[1]

Scorers

Scorers for Brazil were Estêvão (28th minute), Pedro (42nd minute), and Samuel Lino (just after the hour and again in the 90th minute). None of the Indian forwards found the net.^[1]

India’s Effort and Next Match

India’s match was a tough one after holding Panama to a 1‑1 draw earlier in the window. In Kolkata they displayed a lively start but couldn’t break Brazil’s organised structure. A quick change early in the second half saw Vinicius Júnior replaced by Samuel Lino, but India still came away without a win.^[1]

Ahead of the next Friday fixture, the Blue Tigers will prepare to face Uruguay in a team‑to‑team encounter that remains a key test in the international window.^[1]