Friendly: Brazil beat India, but reported scores differ
Brazil won their friendly against India in Kolkata on Saturday. Foot Mercato reports a 3-0 win, while Maxifoot says 4-0, in the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
Brazil ended their international window with a comfortable friendly win over India this Saturday in Kolkata. According to Foot Mercato, the Selecao won 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. Maxifoot, for its part, reports a 4-0 victory. Both media outlets agree on Brazil's clear dominance, but differ on the exact score.
A historic first
This match marked the very first encounter between Brazil and India, Foot Mercato points out. The Selecao did not waver against their opponents and played out the game to win without difficulty.
A successful window
Before this final match, Brazil had already played two other games during this window. Maxifoot indicates that the auriverde side first drew 1-1 against Australia, before beating the same team 4-2. This win over India therefore concludes a series of three friendlies.
Divergent scores
While the outcome of the match is beyond doubt, the final score differs depending on the source. Foot Mercato reports a 3-0 win, while Maxifoot mentions a 4-0 victory. Neither source provides the details of the scorers.