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Ancelotti Praises India's Fight Despite 4-0 Loss to Brazil
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News18•04-10-2026, 12:22
Ancelotti Praises India's Fight Despite 4-0 Loss to Brazil
- •Brazil men’s team head coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded India's defensive organization and counter-attacking efforts despite a 4-0 loss in a friendly.
- •Ancelotti noted that the Blue Tigers gave Brazil some tough moments during the historic friendly at Salt Lake Stadium.
- •India held their own against the star-studded Brazilian team for the opening 25 minutes before Brazil found their rhythm.
- •Ancelotti described the match as a good experience, offering a chance to test some of Brazil’s next generation of players.
- •Despite Brazil's dominance in possession and attempts, Ancelotti focused on the competitive spirit and intensity of the game.
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Brazil defeated India 4-0 in a one-off historic international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, October 3.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded India's defensive organization and counter-attacking efforts, stating that they played a good game and gave Brazil tough moments.
Brazil dominated possession with 65.8% of the ball compared to India's 34.2%, and registered 20 attempts to India's nine.
