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Gurpreet Proud Despite India’s 4-0 Defeat to Brazil
India played Brazil in a football match in Kolkata.
Brazil won by four goals to none.
India’s captain, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, said he was proud of how his teammates tried.
He said playing a strong team like Brazil was a good experience.
Brazil scored twice before halftime and twice afterward.
Gurpreet made several saves, and India also had chances to score.
The loss means India have gone six games without a win.
India are due to play Uruguay next at the same stadium.
Brazil beat India 4-0 in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.
India captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said he was proud of his teammates’ effort and called the match a valuable experience.
Brazil scored through Estevao, Pedro and Samuel Lino, who scored twice, while Gurpreet made several saves.
The defeat extended India’s winless run to six matches; Brazil recorded their fifth win in six international friendlies.
India are scheduled to face Uruguay in another friendly at the same stadium on October 6.
- Who
- India’s national football team, led by captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, played Brazil.
- What
- Brazil won the international friendly 4-0.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- When
- The report is dated October 4; India’s next friendly is scheduled for October 6.
- Why
- The fixture gave India an opportunity to test themselves against high-quality opposition.
Key facts
- Result
- Brazil 4, India 0
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- India captain
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Brazil scorers
- Estevao, Pedro and Samuel Lino (two goals)
- India's winless run
- Six matches
- Brazil's recent friendly record
- Five wins in their last six international friendlies
- India's next match
- Friendly against Uruguay, scheduled for October 6 in Kolkata
Quotes
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
India football team captain and goalkeeper
“Unfortunately, when you're playing against a good opposition like this, they punish you for your small mistakes, and I think we saw how much the boys gave of themselves, and I'm very proud of their effort, and everyone made a good account of themselves.”
freepressjournal.in
“I would say this is just the beginning. To excel in football—or in any field, really—you need about 15 to 20 years of time, involving various aspects of development.”
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Sources
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