Cameroon shocked second string Brazil 1-0 in Group G match of 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday.
Cameroon became the first African country to beat the five-time World Champion in the FIFA World Cup. Brazil, on the other hand, lost a World Cup group stage match for the first time since the 2-1 defeat against Norway in 1998. As Brazil was through to the next round, hence they fielded a second string side with nine changes made to its line-up from the Switzerland game.
Despite the goal, Cameroon failed to secure qualification as Switzerland beat Serbia in the other Group G match, to see Brazil and the Swiss progress into the final 16.
Vincent Aboubakar scored the winning goal in 91′. Vincent Aboubakar was sent off for celebrating after scoring the goal. He was on a yellow card already, decided to celebrate by taking off his shirt, which, by rules, is penalised by a yellow card.
Brazil will face South Korea in Round of 16.
Cameroon Starting Xi: Devis Epassy, Christopher Wooh, Collins Fai, Enzo Ebosse, Nouhou Tolo, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Pierre Kunde, Bryan Mbeumo, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, Vincent Aboubakar (C), Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu
Brazil Starting XI: Ederson, Dani Alves (C), Eder Militao, Bremer, Alex Telles, Fabinho, Fred, Rodrygo, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Antony
Picture Courtesy: FIFA Media
