Mauro Júnior enjoys an excellent substitute appearance for Brazil, who win 0-4
Brazil's national football team secured a 0-4 victory against India in a friendly match, with standout performances from Estêvão and substitute Mauro Júnior. The win follows a previous victory over Australia as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures.
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International friendlies serve as critical preparation for national teams and provide a platform for emerging players to gain experience.
Mauro Júnior enjoys an excellent substitute appearance for Brazil, who win 0-4 India vs Brazil India Brazil Friendlies Brazil made it two friendly wins in four days on Saturday. After a 2-4 victory over Australia, India were swept aside too: 0-4. Estêvão, Pedro dos Santos and Samuel Lino, with two, got the goals in Kolkata. PSV's Mauro Júnior also impressed off the bench.
At the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Mauro started among the substitutes and replaced Arthur Dias after an hour. Ancelotti picked no fewer than six players from the Brazilian Série A. Vinícius Júnior, Andrey Santos, Marquinhos, Douglas Santos and Estêvão were all in from the start as well.
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