Brazil falls 1-0 against Cameroon but gains leadership of Group G; Switzerland also advances to the round of 16

Brazil tried on Friday anyway to overcome Cameroon Despite having secured qualification to the round of 16 the previous day, they fell agonizingly 1-0 in the match that closed the World Cup group stage.

The defeat did not prevent the five-time world champion from finishing in first place in the standings of the Group G on goal difference over the Swiss guard, both classified with six points.

Cameroon did not reach the historic victory to pass the round, with four points after three days.

In the round of 16, Brazil will face South Korea on Monday, while Swiss will play Tuesday Portugal.

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In the match played at the Lusail stadium, Brazil had the ticket to the round of 16 after victories against Serbia and Switzerland in the first two days, for which DT Tité chose a line-up with several substitutes.

Without Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Raphinha or Richarlison, the “Verdeamarela” did not maintain the performance of the previous matches and was not fine to break the resistance of the African team.

Cameroon relied on the strength of their defenses and the agility of their goalkeeper Devis Epassy, ​​who blocked several shots from Gabriel Martinelli and another from Antony. He also had some good fortune on several narrow balls.

In added time, victory for Cameroon came in the 92nd minute thanks to a header from Vincent Aboubakar, after a cross from Jerome Ngom Mbekeli from the right sector.

In the midst of the African joy, Aboubakar saw the red card for excessive celebration.

In the other game in the zone, Switzerland beat 3-2 against Serbia advance to the round of 16 for the third time in a row.

Switzerland took the lead thanks to a shot from Xherdan Shaqiri in the 20th minute, making the winger the first player from his country to score in three World Cups.

Their joy only lasted six minutes as Serbia, needing a win to have any chance of advancing, scored twice through Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic to turn the score around.

However, Switzerland responded with two goals from Breel Embolo and Remo Freuler at 44 and 48 minutes and eliminated the Serbs.

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