Brazil and Cameroon stayed in a scoreless tie throughout the match — until Vincent Aboubakar delivered an opener for the Indomitable Lions during stoppage time.
Despite the incredible turn of events in the nick of time, it wasn’t enough to change the outcome for Cameroon. The team did not pick up enough points to change Group G’s standings to advance to the Round of 16
Friday’s match at the Lusail Stadium had been largely uneventful for 90 minutes with both sides failing to find a breakthrough. Brazil had already booked its place in the next round and rested many of its key players.
Cameroon knew it needed at least a win against the Brazilians but had failed to really trouble its opponent until a frantic stoppage time period.
Aboubakar’s goal may not have helped its side into the Round of 16 but it’s historical nonetheless – Brazil hadn’t lost a group stage match since 1998.
However, the striker was also shown a second yellow card for taking his shirt off in celebration, meaning he was sent off the pitch before full-time.
Brazil will face South Korea in the next round on Monday.
This post has been updated with more details about the match.
Source: www.cnn.com