Cameroon hadn’t won any of its last nine World Cup matches, with eight losses and a draw — against Ireland in its opening game at the 2002 tournament. It was the 11th straight time Brazil won its World Cup group. Sent off after scoring the winner against Brazil - Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar exited the World Cup in style [Twitter]Antony, Pedro and Gabriel Martinelli had some of the best opportunities for Brazil, while Aboubakar had already come close for Cameroon. Alves’ last game at a World Cup had been in the round of 16 of the 2014 tournament in Brazil. The right back was injured before the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Source: The Star December 03, 2022 03:49 UTC