World Cup 1990 : Cameroon loses to USSR 4-0 but qualifies for the Round of 16
BARI, Jun. 18, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : USSR defeated Cameroon by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday night at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari.
USSR dominated the first half thanks to goals from Protasov ('20) and Zygmantovich ('29). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Soviets further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Zavarov '55 and Dobrovolski '63).
Cameroon advance to the Round of 16. USSR is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Cameroon at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1982)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
USSR at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1958)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1966)
Cameroon
0:4
USSR
0:4 (0:2)
- 18 June 1990
- 21:00
- Bari
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | 4 |
 Romania | 3 |
 Argentina | 3 |
| USSR | 2 |
Matches
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