Cameroon Stun Brazil But Crash Out Of World Cup

Vincent Aboubakar headed in a late winner, and was dismissed after Cameroon scored a memorable victory by 1-0 over their favorites Brazil during Brazil’s World Cup on Friday, but they were unable to get into the last 16. Aboubakar was brought into captain Rigobert Song’s squad, connected through the cross of the substitute Jerome Ngom Mbekeli to break the deadlock in the 92nd minute of the Doha’s Lusail Stadium.

He was arrested for taking off his shirt during the raucous celebrations that followed and, after being cautioned, was required to go home with his teammates to watch the rest in the contest.

A goal in the final minutes by captain Vincent Aboubakar ended Cameroon’s 20-year waiting for a win in the World Cup as the Indomitable Lions won their first World Cup in style with a reformed Brazil by 1-0 on Lusail Stadium. Lusail Stadium on Friday.

With the qualification secured after victories against Serbia as well as Switzerland, Brazil still won Group G ahead of Switzerland by goal difference and will play the Group H winners South Korea, who beat Portugal by a score of 2-1 in the next round.

Cameroon with their last victory in the World Cup was in 2002 against Saudi Arabia, were on the back foot for the majority of the game, but came to life after the last whistle. Aboubakar hit a shot over Ederson before being dismissed for picking up two yellows for tearing off his shirt in celebration.

The game was played in a calm atmosphere at the huge Lusail Stadium, the tournament’s largest venue. Brazil’s players were looking to impress, however Tite’s team unable to display their usual style.

They won to earn an iconic win, but the 3-2 victory of Switzerland against Serbia in the process was the reason that the Swiss made it through Group G together with already qualified Brazil. With their two wins in their opening games at Qatar, Brazil topped the group and will now play an encounter in the last 16 with South Korea when their many important players who were resting for the game will be back.

Coach Tite gave an under-performing team and Brazil suffered their first loss during the first round of the World Cup since 1998, after which they were beaten by Norway.

Cameroon Stun Brazil But Crash Out Of World CupAboubakar, who had come in to captain Rigobert Song’s team, connected with a cross from substitute Jerome Ngom Mbekeli to break the deadlock in the 92nd minuteAgence France-PresseUpdated: December 03, 2022 03:17 AM ISTRead Time:3 min

Cameroon Stun Brazil But Crash Out Of World Cup

Vincent Aboubakar scored the only goal in the game against Brazil.(c) AFP

Vincent Aboubakar headed in a late winner, and was dismissed after Cameroon scored a memorable 1-1 win over their favorites Brazil during Brazil’s World Cup on Friday, but they were unable to get into the last 16. Aboubakar was a substitute in as a captain of Rigobert Song’s squad, connected through the cross of replacement Jerome Ngom Mbekeli to break the deadlock in the 92nd minute in the Doha’s Lusail Stadium.

He was charged with removing his shirt during the raucous celebrations that followed and, after having been cautioned, was required to leave his team for the duration in the contest.

They won to earn an iconic win, but the 3-2 victory of Switzerland against Serbia simultaneously resulted in that the Swiss were eliminated from Group G together with already qualified Brazil. After winning their first two games during the tournament in Qatar, Brazil topped the group and advanced to the last 16 match with South Korea when their many crucial players who had been rested for the game will be back.

Coach Tite gave an under-performing team and Brazil suffered their first loss during the first round of the World Cup since 1998, after which they were beaten by Norway.

Tite’s focus was in the finals as he made nine adjustments and handed a starting spot at 39 years old Dani Alves, making him Brazil’s oldest men’s soccer player. Brazil’s second-string squad was Manchester City’s Ederson in the goal and the Real Madrid’s Eder Militao in the middle of defense, Fabinho of Liverpool in the middle as well as Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal supported by Rodrygo at the in the front.

The team also featured 21, Gabriel Martinelli on the left and the Arsenal prospect was their best player. He was almost able to score the goal that opened the scoring within the 14th minute, when the player jumped in unmarked, only to see his effort redirected by Cameroon goalkeeper Devis Epassy. Martinelli was also in danger during the first half the final minute of stoppage time, dribbling over the top of his area and a shot which Epassy was unable to block.

It was a bit of football that was reminiscent of Neymar who is recovering from the ankle injury that forced him off during the first 2-0 victory over Serbia however, he was able to watch the game in the stadium from behind the Brazilian bench. The Brazil fans, who erected an affixed banner that read “Get well Soon” message to Pele were ecstatic when Neymar was seen on screens within the huge stadium.

Cameroon coach Rigobert Song added five players to the team that played 3-3 in a friendly match with Serbia at the weekend. Aboubakar was substituted for Karl Toko Ekambi while Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, Bryan Mbeumo and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa were the first to start.

Brazil did not allow any attempt to score during the tournament, and they demonstrated their efficiency in the beginning of the tournament.

While Cameroon was struggling to find opportunities, Brazil moved the ball effortlessly. Real Madrid forward Rodrygo relished his freedom as an attacking player without injury Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar.

The 21-year-old scored two free-kicks close to the outside of the box following his darting sprints from deep positions caused hostile challenges from Cameroon’s defence.

Gabriel Martinelli was also making the most of the opportunity. Gabriel Martinelli made the most of his opportunity. Arsenal forward took advantage of a pair of fingertip saved from Devis Epassy, the first time with a header , and then with a powerful strike after bursting through the penalty area.

Cameroon gained in prominence late in the first period as they started attacking with a purpose. Mbeumo was the catalyst that frightened players of the South American side’s defense on the half-time break when his shot was deflected by Ederson. This was his first shot to the target for Brazil for more than 250 minutes of the World Cup.

Martinelli was causing difficulties for Cameroon’s backline following the break. Martinelli, the Corinthians young academy graduate ran through a vast area on the counter-attack however, his powerful strike was thwarted again by a full-length save from Epassy.

Brazil seemed to be in fearsome mood, despite not being able to bring their dominance to the scoreboard. Eder Militao seemed to have finally broken through the African team’s defence after Epassy did not grasp his scrambled shot but the shot-stopper from France took the ball off the line in his subsequent attempt.

Cameroon did not give up and Ederson was forced to take a dive to defeat Olivier Ntcham after smart work by Toko Ekambi.

Aboubakar caused a wild celebration just after his run, timing it to perfection , and then making sweet contact with his shot to ensure that Ederson without a chance.

Song’s players had to face an anxious final, having dropped to 10 players following the incident in which Aboubakar was sent an additional yellow card after the removal of his shirt during the goal-goal celebration.

Bruno Guimaraes, a 54th-minute substitute for Fred who was injured, had two opportunities to make it 2-2 in the closing five minutes. In the final five minutes, the Newcastle United midfielder saw his dangerous shot saved through Epassy and then sent it over his crossbar following Martinelli knocked down the ball from a Marquinhos cross.