Olympic Football: Brazil Outclass Cameroon

Camaroon came out playing with two lines of four, every man behind the ball—with a clear intention to hack away at the Canarinhos.

But after 120 mins of tooth-and-nail defending, coupled with outright violent play, Cameroon came away well beaten, 2-0.

The African side could only manage one shot on goal in 120 mins of play.

Six yellow cards, one red, and a trip back home was all their violent brand of football managed to yield.

For Brazil, coach Dunga left the struggling Alexandre Pato out of his starting line-up, and wisely opted for his only other similar option, Rafael Sobis.

Cameroon were reduced to ten men soon after the break, as Albert Baning got his second yellow card for a foul on Lucas. 

Thiago Neves came on, in an attempt to score from long range against Brazil's unambitious opponents.

However, the African blocade continued to work as Brazil were unable to penetrate, despite being constantly in possession.

But with 101 minutes on the clock, Diego finally unlocked the Cameroonian defence from a long ball.

Rafael Sobis raced on to it, and as the desperate Song tried to cover, calmly slotted it past the keeper—putting Brazil in front.

Camaroon were now forced to try something, and four minutes later, after a brilliant interchange between Ronaldinho and Thiago Neves, Marcelo scored from close range to conclude a beautiful play.

Brazil now go on to face either Holland or Argentina in the semi-finals. The latter would set up one of the world`s greatest derbies, and probably be the match of the tournament.

Cameroon, however, have to go home.