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DOHA. — Ten-man Cameroon bowed out of the 2022 World Cup with their heads held high yesterday after stunning five-time winners Brazil 1-0 in their final Group G match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Rigobert Song’s side needed to win and hope for Serbia to take at least a point from their clash with Switzerland to seal a top-two place, but they were on the back foot for large portions of the contest against a second-string Brazil side.
However, Vincent Aboubakar headed home an unexpected winner for the African nation in second-half injury time, but having already been booked, he was immediately sent off after ripping his shirt off in celebration.
Tite’s side finish top of Group G on six points while Switzerland, who beat Serbia 3-2, take second place.
Cameroon finished third in the group on four points.
Despite holding on for a memorable win, Cameroon’s fate was sealed as Switzerland overcame Serbia 3-2, which eliminated the Indomitable Lions and allowed Brazil to hold on to top spot on goal difference. – Agencies.
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