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Ancelotti Praises Blue Tigers After Brazil Win: "India Played a Good Game"
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News18•04-10-2026, 12:00
Ancelotti Praises Blue Tigers After Brazil Win: "India Played a Good Game"
- •Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded India's organized defense and counter-attack efforts despite a 0-4 loss to Brazil in a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium.
- •Ancelotti noted that India gave his star-studded Brazilian side difficult moments, especially in the first 25 minutes of the game.
- •The match served as a crucial test for Ancelotti to assess new generation Brazilian players, providing them an opportunity to showcase their potential for the national team.
- •Despite a clean sheet, Ancelotti acknowledged that the team's defense still needs improvement, particularly with a newly formed defensive line.
- •Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with the three-game international window, which helped him gain a clearer idea for future squad selections and thanked the Kolkata crowd for their support.
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Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India for their organized defense and counter-attacks, stating that the Blue Tigers gave his side some difficult moments despite the 0-4 defeat. He noted that India played a good, entertaining game with high intensity.
Brazil dominated possession with 65.8 per cent compared to India's 34.2 per cent. The South American side recorded 20 total attempts with seven on target, while India managed nine attempts with three on target.
Carlo Ancelotti highlighted several young players who performed well, noting that Jair played very well particularly in the first half, Breno showed his qualities, and Arthur Dias and the goalkeepers also performed impressively.
