Cameroon beat Brazil however have been knocked out of the World Cup

Cameroon defeated a Brazil facet that rested a bunch of regulars however nonetheless noticed their World Cup marketing campaign come to an finish after an entertaining encounter on the Lusail Stadium.

Cameroon had acquitted themselves nicely all through when Bryan Mbuemo produced an outstanding save from Manchester Metropolis’s Ederson, changing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, however Switzerland’s win over Serbia ended the African facet’s possibilities of reaching the final 16.

Along with his facet having already certified after their first two matches, Brazil coach Tite made 10 adjustments and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli took the prospect to impress with a nice efficiency through which he was thwarted on a number of events by Cameroon goalkeeper Devis Epassy.

The pre-tournament favorites completed high of Group G regardless of the loss and now face South Korea within the knockout levels after their dramatic late win in opposition to Portugal noticed them edge out Uruguay, who beat Ghana, on targets scored.

Brazil on cruise management

Brazil have been within the consolation zone after successful their group video games in opposition to Serbia and Switzerland, giving coach Tite the chance to reshuffle his highly effective squad whereas demonstrating the vary of assets at his disposal.

They might have misplaced this recreation, however with qualification secured, Tite might not be too disenchanted by the defeat because it did no harm to their group standings, and he now has wholesome legs for when the knockout levels start.

Arsenal’s 21-year-old Martinelli was Brazil’s standout efficiency, with Cameroon goalkeeper Epassy producing nice saves from an early header and a shot destined for the highest nook within the second half.

Martinelli’s tireless operating mixed with high quality proved a thorn in Cameroon’s facet and made an eloquent case for his inclusion ought to Tite want to make adjustments because the World Cup progresses.

Brazil have proven sufficient of their two wins to justify pre-tournament optimism about their probabilities – now they hope Neymar, who hailed the followers along with his team-mates on the pitch after the ultimate whistle, can get well from the ankle damage he suffered in opposition to Serbia in time to make their anticipated contribution.

Cameroon bows out in fashion

Cameroon could also be out of the World Cup however Rigobert Track’s facet definitely contributed to the standard and pleasure that has characterised the group stage right here in Qatar.

Brazil had a lot of the probabilities on the Lusail Stadium however Cameroon have been all the time within the recreation and posed a risk, which got here to fruition when the extroverted Aboubakar headed previous Ederson 9 minutes into stoppage time.

He paid the worth for ripping off his shirt in celebration when referee Ismail Elfath nearly apologetically issued a second yellow card, adopted by the crimson.

Goalkeeper Epassy additionally excelled, notably on the expense of Martinelli, to win the person of the match award.

Cameroon have been finally leveled by their opening defeat to Switzerland however confirmed character and high quality to battle again from 3-1 down to attract 3-3 in opposition to Serbia, then beat mighty Brazil in entrance of 85,986 followers right here in Lusail.

“The Indomitable Lions” could also be going dwelling however they definitely had their moments in Qatar.

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