Ancelotti praises India’s defence after Brazil’s 4-0 friendly win in Kolkata
Football
Brazil beat India 4-0 in a friendly in Kolkata on October 4, 2026.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India’s defensive organisation and counter-attacking approach and said, "We had difficulty opening the score".
India stayed competitive for 25 minutes before Brazil took control after Estevao’s opener. Brazil dominated possession, shots and attacking play while India worked hard defensively, and Ancelotti called the match a good experience and an entertaining, intense test for both teams.
