In Kolkata, Brazil brought their international window to an emphatic close, beating India 4-0 with Samuel Lino supplying the late flourish through a second-half double.
Key takeaways
- Estevao put Brazil ahead in the 28th minute with a forceful finish at the near post.
- Pedro doubled the visitors’ advantage three minutes before half-time after being sent through on goal.
- Samuel Lino scored in the 58th minute and added Brazil’s fourth almost in added time.
- Brazil completed the FIFA window unbeaten, recording two victories and one draw.
- The Kolkata match followed two previous fixtures against Australia on Brazil’s short tour.
Brazil’s control in Kolkata
Brazil settled quickly into command against an Indian side unable to consistently contain the visitors’ pace and individual quality. Space began to appear early, and the breakthrough arrived after 28 minutes when Estevao struck firmly past the goalkeeper at his near post.
The opening goal gave Brazil even greater territorial authority. Pedro then extended the lead in the 42nd minute, collecting a through ball that left him with only the goalkeeper to beat before finishing accurately for a 2-0 half-time scoreline.
India were forced to spend long spells defending as Brazil resumed with the same attacking intent after the interval. The margin of victory reflected both Brazil’s control of the contest and their sharper finishing when chances emerged.
Lino provides the final touch
Samuel Lino made his first decisive contribution in the 58th minute. Receiving the ball in shooting range, he used the inside of his foot to guide a composed effort into the far corner, beyond the goalkeeper’s reach.
Brazil continued to press for another goal rather than settling on the three-goal lead. Lino struck again from the left in the closing stages, producing another measured finish to complete his brace with the fourth goal arriving virtually in stoppage time.
The result concluded Brazil’s mini-tour after their two earlier meetings with Australia. Across the three matches of the international break, the Canarinha finished with two wins and a draw, leaving Kolkata with their most commanding result of the window.
