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A brace each from Abhishek (22nd, 51st) and Selvam Karthi (24th, 46th) and a goal each from drag-flickers Jugraj Singh (21st) and Harmanpreet Singh (26th) helped the hosts seal a convincing win that propelled India to the top of the standings in the nine-team league.
Sunil Chhetri recorded his 150th appearance by opening the scoring for India in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan.
What Vinicius said ahead of Brazil's friendly against Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu is truly heartbreaking and reflects the sorry state football is in.