Match report

Cameroon Stuns Brazil with Late Goal in World Cup Clash

Cameroon
Cameroon
1–0
FT
Brazil
Brazil
Dec 2, 2022

Cameroon stunned football fans worldwide by defeating Brazil 1-0 in a dramatic match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Teranga held off relentless Brazilian attacks to secure their victory with a goal from Vincent Aboubakar in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Cameroon secured a historic 1-0 win over Brazil.
  • • Vincent Aboubakar scored the only goal for Cameroon in the 92nd minute.
  • • Brazil had several yellow cards including Éder Militão and Bruno Guimarães.
  • • Aboubakar received a second yellow card, leading to his dismissal just after scoring.

Lineups

Cameroon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Epassy (G)
  • 19 C. Fai (D)
  • 4 C. Wooh (D)
  • 24 E. Ebosse (D)
  • 25 N. Tolo (D)
  • 15 P. Kunde (M)
  • 8 A. Zambo Anguissa (M)
  • 20 B. Mbeumo (M)
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting (M)
  • 6 M. Ngamaleu (M)
  • 10 V. Aboubakar (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 K. Toko Ekambi
  • 22 O. Ntcham
  • 2 J. Mbekeli
  • 11 C. Bassogog
  • 5 G. Ondoua
  • 7 G. Nkoudou
  • 17 O. Mbaizo
  • 1 S. Ngapandouetnbu
  • 14 S. Oum Gouet
  • 9 J. Nsame
  • 26 S. Marou

Brazil

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Ederson (G)
  • 13 Dani Alves (D)
  • 14 Éder Militão (D)
  • 24 Bremer (D)
  • 16 Alex Telles (D)
  • 8 Fred (M)
  • 15 Fabinho (M)
  • 19 Antony (M)
  • 21 Rodrygo (M)
  • 26 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
  • 18 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Marquinhos
  • 22 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 17 Bruno Guimarães
  • 25 Pedro
  • 11 Raphinha
  • 9 Richarlison
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior
  • 7 Lucas Paquetá
  • 5 Casemiro
  • 12 Weverton
  • 3 Thiago Silva
  • 1 Alisson

Timeline

  1. Cameroon
    6' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Nouhou Tolo

    Foul

  2. Brazil
    7' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Éder Militão

    Foul

  3. Cameroon
    28' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Pierre Kunde

    Foul

  4. Cameroon
    32' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Collins Fai

    Foul

  5. Brazil
    54' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Marquinhos
  6. Brazil
    55' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrygo · On: Everton Ribeiro
  7. Brazil
    55' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fred · On: Bruno Guimaraes
  8. Cameroon
    64' Cameroon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: K. Toko Ekambi
  9. Brazil
    64' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: Pedro
  10. Cameroon
    68' Cameroon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pierre Kunde · On: O. Ntcham
  11. Brazil
    79' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Antony · On: Raphinha
  12. Cameroon
    81' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    V. Aboubakar

    Foul

  13. Brazil
    85' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  14. Cameroon
    86' Cameroon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ngamaleu · On: J. Mbekeli
  15. Cameroon
    90'+2 Cameroon Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Aboubakar · Assist: J. Mbekeli
  16. Cameroon
    90'+3 Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    V. Aboubakar
  17. Cameroon
    90'+3 Cameroon Card · Red Card
    V. Aboubakar

Match Stats

Stat Cameroon Brazil
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 77% 88%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 21
Corners 3 11
Total Passes 299 541
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 7
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 231 475
Shots Inside Box 5 16
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cameroon's early tenacity in the first half kept Brazil at bay despite numerous Brazilian substitutions aimed at breaking down their defense.
  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn when Vincent Aboubakar scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute, securing Cameroon's unlikely victory.