Too easy – Brazil’s reserves cruise past India at half-strength

Brazil brought their international break to a convincing conclusion, cruising to a 4-0 victory over India in a friendly at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.The encounter was historic for both sides, as they had never previously faced each other and Brazil were making their first-ever appearance on Indian soil.The visitors needed just 28 minutes to break the deadlock. Estevao received possession on the right, escaped his marker before cutting inside and firing a powerful left-footed effort beyond the goalkeeper to put Brazil ahead.🚨🌎 | GOAL: WHAT A FANTASTIC GOLAZO BY ESTEVAO! SENSATIONAL!🇮🇳 India 0-1 Brazil 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/kdkJfETxoA— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) October 3, 2026 The lead was doubled just before half-time. In the 42nd minute, Pedro reacted quickest after receiving Estevao's pass, with a touch from India goalkeeper Sandhu helping the Flamengo striker bundle the ball over the line.🚨🌎 | GOAL: PEDRO DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR BRAZIL!🇮🇳 India 0-2 Brazil 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/LpIbvcptyp— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) October 3, 2026 Brazil continued where they left off after the interval and added a third in the 58th minute. Samuel Lino surged into the penalty area before sending a low strike into the bottom-left corner.🚨🌎 | GOAL: SAMUEL LINO MAKES IT THREE FOR BRAZIL!WHAT A SENSATIONAL FINISH!🇮🇳 India 0-3 Brazil 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/lf82PCWkvs— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) October 3, 2026 The scoring was completed deep into stoppage time, with Pedro finding the net for his second of the evening and sealing a comfortable 4-0 triumph for Carlo Ancelotti's side.🚨🌎 | GOAL: SAMUEL LINO WITH A BRACE! WHAT A GOLAZO!🇮🇳 India 0-4 Brazil 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/CZZnX7shRK— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) October 3, 2026 Vinícius Junior was named in the starting XI but was replaced at half-time, with Lino coming on in his place. Raphinha, meanwhile, was unavailable due to injury after a strong run of form with Barcelona.Brazil entered the fixture having already played two friendlies against Australia during the international break. They drew the first meeting 1-1 before claiming a 4-2 victory in the second.For India, the match represented another opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition. Ranked 138th in the FIFA standings and yet to qualify for a World Cup, India had never faced a higher-ranked opponent since the rankings were introduced in 1992.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999608##

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