India, Oct. 5 -- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti appreciated India's organised efforts in defence and counterattack, saying the Blue Tigers gave his side some difficult moments despite going down 0-4 in the historic friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium. India held their own against a star-filled Brazilian side for the first 25 minutes before the five-time world champions found their footing to motor away.

"They tried to play their game. They defended, they were organised, they tried to play counter-attack. I think they played a good game," the 67-year-old celebrated coach said after the match.

"We had difficulty opening the score, but the moment we opened the score with Estevao, we had more opportunities to better control the game.

"It ...