Brazil, World Cup favourites, can tonight become the only team to qualify for the round of 16 with a perfect record in the group stage. Before facing Cameroon in Lusail, they have scored three goals, won two games and conceded zero goals.
Tite’s side are widely regarded as strong contenders for the crown in Qatar, but are still far from certain to top the group. However, Brazil have made a number of changes to their squad ahead of a possible meeting with South Korea in the knockouts. Once again, they are expected to be without Neymar.
Cameroon are still not relegated, thanks to a strong comeback against Serbia in the last match. Only a win will give the Lions hope of becoming Africa’s third representative in the round of 16. You can follow Cameroon vs Brazil LIVE with Standard Sport’s match blog, with Nizaar Kinsella on the pitch to provide expert analysis!
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Substitution of Brazil
52 min: This is indeed Telles.
After going on for a moment, he hobbles in with Marquinhos ready to go inside.
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CLOSE!
51 min: Anguissa takes a good ball in from the left and after a bit of work, Aboubakar has only one thing on his mind…
A good shot from the goal beat Ederson and also the far post.
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We already have another goal in Doha
Freuler put Switzerland 3-2 up against Serbia, which would reward any dreams of Cameroon reaching the last 16.
Back here, Telles is fine to continue.
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48 min: Telles pounces on the ball and hits it hard on the cover, a heavy hit in the air and an awkward landing.
The physio is on.
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47 min: Good intention from Cameroon from outside, Mbeumo galloping down the right to win a corner.
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Start!
Brazil and Cameroon return to the trot at the Lusail Stadium for the second half.
No changes.
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The opportunity of the half
Mbeumo on the verge of breaking the deadlock at the end of the first half – what a save from Ederson!
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Statistics check
Just one shot from Cameroon compared to ten for Brazil, who have three goals to one.
The Selecao have dominated 69 percent of possession, although much of it has been in unthreatened areas. They have also had six corners.
Three bookings for Cameroon to one.
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All square in the other game in Group G
At the 974 Stadium there was a bit of a mistake as Embolo bounced back with a fourth goal in Serbia against Switzerland.
It’s 2-2, which means the Swiss are going through, unless Cameroon can win!
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Half time! Brazil 0-0 Cameroon
We are goalless at the break and both teams have created chances.
Brazil up, but far from its full, flows better.
AP