Brazil cruised to a 4-0 victory over India at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Friday, with Samuel Lino scoring twice after Estevao and Pedro had put Carlo Ancelotti’s side in control.

India made a lively start and threatened on the counter during the opening stages, but Brazil’s quality gradually took over. Estevao broke the deadlock in the 28th minute before Pedro doubled the lead before half-time.

Lino then struck twice after the break to complete a comfortable win for the visitors.

India began with confidence, finding space on the counter and forcing Brazil to work for control. But once Estevao opened the scoring, Brazil settled into the game and began dictating possession.

Pedro’s goal before the interval left India facing a two-goal deficit at half-time.

Brazil extended their advantage in the 58th minute after India conceded possession in a dangerous area. Lino collected the ball on the left side of the box, cut inside and curled a superb effort into the bottom corner, leaving goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with little chance.

India continued to search for a response. Manvir Singh fired wide from a tight angle after a promising move, while Williams saw an effort cleared off the line as the hosts looked for a way back into the contest.

Brazil made several changes in the second half, with Endrick, Mauro Jr. and Martinelli among those introduced. India also rotated their side, but the changes disrupted the flow of the match without altering its direction.

Lino completed his brace late on, cutting inside from the edge of the area before driving a low shot towards the near post. The ball went through Sandhu’s hand and into the net to make it 4-0.

Brazil threatened to add to the score in the closing stages. Endrick twice found space behind the Indian defence, while Vanderson forced Sandhu into a save after collecting a rebound in the box.

India pushed forward in search of a consolation goal but could not break through Brazil’s defence.

The defeat was a difficult result for India, who entered the match ranked 138th in the world against a Brazil side ranked sixth. Yet the fixture represented a major occasion for Indian football, with the national team facing one of the sport’s most decorated sides at home.

India coach Khalid Jamil had acknowledged the pressure surrounding the game before kick-off, urging his players to keep things simple and remain disciplined against a team capable of punishing mistakes.

Ancelotti, meanwhile, said Brazil were pleased to be in India and hoped the match would showcase the country’s enthusiasm for football despite cricket’s dominance.

Brazil ultimately controlled the contest after a competitive opening spell, leaving Kolkata with a convincing 4-0 win and India with the experience of facing elite international opposition.