Estevao, Pedro score, Brazil lead 2-0 against India in Kolkata; first-half underway
India's date with mighty Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata is underway.
Vinicius Jr and Estevao start for the five-time World Champions.
Endrick, Bruno Guimaraes and Gabriel are among the superstars named on the bench by Carlo Ancelotti.
Khalid Jamil has picked his best available starting XI with Ryan Williams, Manvir Singh and Ashique Kuruniyan leading the attack.
Anirudh Thapa, Apuia and Sahal Abdul Samad line up in the Indian midfield while the four-man defence is made up of Abhishek Singh, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese and Akash Mishra. Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu must be a busy man under the Indian goal.
This is the biggest fixture in Indian football history. Brazil are ranked No 6 in the world while India languish in the 138th position.
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Ryan Williams, frustrated by a lack of opportunity, tries an audacious shot from outside the box. Does not hit the target.
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Danilo so nearly got a third for Brazil. Gurpreet yet again fumbled but the ball did not roll in and was cleared.
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GOAL alert! Brazil 2-0
The offside trap did not work that time. Estevao released Pedro with a simple through ball. The striker got himself one on one with Gurpreet and turned it in. The Indian skipper yet again got a glove to the shot, but could not keep it out.
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Abhishek has calmed down and is reading Vinicius quite well. He was alert to a through ball that released the Real Madrid superstar, got his body across and earned a foul. Smart work. Keep it up!
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India are playing a dangerous game at the back, hoping they will get the Brazilians flagged offside all the time. So far it has worked like a charm.
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Pedro hits the post with a header from an Estevao cross. Brazil are in the mood to increase their lead, but they are not rushing.
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30 minutes played. Brazil ahead at the first hydration break, thanks to their Chelsea winger, Estevao.
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GOAL! Brazil lead 1-0
Estevao, who had been silent so far, dances into the edge of the box, feints to go one way and then the other. Shoots with his left and it sneaks through the gloves of Gurpreet
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India get a second corner. Anirudh Thapa swings it in. Morisco punches it clear.
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Vinicius flagged offside again. 25 minutes played. It is goalless.
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Pedro of Flamengo drops deep and tries to test the Indian goalkeeper. But the effort goes over. Brazil are not trying enough or maybe it is the humidity.
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Brazil get their first corner of the match in the 20th minute. Nothing comes out of it.
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The Brazilians have been flagged offside on at least two occasions in the first 20 minutes. It is a good sign that Indian defence is staying alert.
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Manvir decided to test Brazil's debutant goalkeeper Pedro Morisco from almost near the central circle but the effort goes nowhere near the target.
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India are relying on long balls. Manvir tried to outrun Marquinhos but the experienced Brazilian skipper won the race.
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India are staying disciplined in a defensive shape. Brazil are holding a high line. The majority of the action is happening in the Indian action.
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Abhishek has been quite busy, he has to deal with Vinicius. The Real Madrid star is always available for a pass. It won't be an easy night for the Indian defender
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Vinicius cuts inside on his right and aims for Sandhu's near post. The Indian skipper saves. First chance of match in the 8th minute.
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India earn the first corner of the match. Anirudh Thapa gets a chance to swing it in a second time after the first one was taken short. No damages done to Brazil
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The match begins. Brazil right away into the attack. Vinicius has already touched the ball a couple of times on the left wing.
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Handshakes done. Toss done. India in blue. Brazil in, of course, yellow. Time for kick-off
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The national anthems are being played. Kick-off is imminent
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