World Cup 2014 : Brazil beats Cameroon 4-1 to qualify for the Round of 16

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Posted on 23 June 2014 19:00

FIFA World Cup 2014 : Cameroon Brazil — World Cup 2014 : Cameroon 1-4 Brazil 23/06/2014

BRASíLIA, Jun. 23, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : Brazil defeated Cameroon by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday afternoon at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.

Neymar scored dual goals

Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Neymar ('17, '35). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Fred '49 and Fernandinho '84).

Brazil advance to the Round of 16. Cameroon is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group A

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Overview

Cameroon at the World Cup

7 appearances (first in 1982)
12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)

Brazil at the World Cup

5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
20 appearances (first in 1930)
20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)