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Cameroon halts Brazil's winning streak in World Cup NHK

In the World Cup in Qatar, Cameroon upset world number-1 Brazil by the slimmest of margins.
Brazil's winning streak in the group stage of the World Cup dated back to 1998 in France and was halted at 17.

Cameroon was able to hold off Brazil's fierce offense with superb saves by its goalkeeper.

The game moved into additional time.
In the second minute of stoppage time, Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar was left unmarked and headed home a long pass for the winning goal.

Aboubakar removed his shirt after scoring and was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Despite the win, Cameroon failed to advance.
In Group G, Brazil finished first with 6 points.
Switzerland beat Serbia 3 -2 and also advanced to the knockout stage on six points.
Summary
In Qatar's World Cup, Cameroon surprised top-ranked Brazil with a narrow 1-0 victory, ending Brazil's 17-game winning streak in the group stage dating back to France '98. The decisive goal came from Vincent Aboubakar in the second minute of stoppage time, after which he was sent off for removing
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ID: 41b300d9-8d38-4068-bef1-59e5f2726373

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221203_09/

Date: Dec. 3, 2022

Created: 2022/12/05 07:43

Updated: 2025/12/09 10:47

Last Read: 2022/12/05 07:46