Samuel Lino added Brazil’s third goal in a controlled 3-0 win over India at Salt Lake Stadium in Calcutá, capping a result that had already been settled well before the final whistle.
Brazil were already ahead at the end of the first half and continued to control possession after a series of substitutions from both sides. With the match at the 90th minute, the referee added four minutes of stoppage time, but there was never any real sense that the outcome was in doubt.
Samuel Lino makes his mark
The key moment came when Samuel Lino finished with a right-footed shot into the corner to the goalkeeper’s left. It was a clean, decisive strike and the kind of moment that underlines why a player can still matter in a game even when the wider contest has already been decided.
Brazil’s control of the ball in the second half meant the pressure stayed on India for long spells, even if the pace of the match dropped after the changes. That made Samuel Lino’s goal less about turning the game and more about confirming the authority Brazil had already built.
Brazil control the second half
Once Brazil were 2-0 up, the pattern of the match was clear. India worked hard to stay in the game, but Brazil’s possession and composure limited any real chance of a comeback.
For Samuel Lino, the goal was the standout individual moment in a team performance that was built on control rather than chaos. In a friendly of this kind, that is often the most important thing: keep the shape, keep the ball, and finish with enough quality to leave no doubt.
In that respect, Brazil did exactly what was required.
