BRAZIL 2014: ‘Indomitable’ Cameroon proves tame in 1-0 loss against Mexico

Natal City, Brazil. Cameroon lost to Mexico 1-0 in a tightly fought Group A match at the Arena das Dunas in Rio Grande capital Natal City tonight.

The Indomitable Lions now have the dubious honour of being the first African team to EVER be defeated by Mexico in World Cup group stages.

Despite a somewhat lackluster start, Mexico rallied during the latter part of the match with a stellar performance by striker Oribe Peralta netting them their winning goal in the 61^st minute.

‘El Tricolor’ goalie Guillermo Ochoa did a nice job keeping the Cameroonian offensive on check, with a brilliant injury time save on Benjamin Moukandjo’s effort allowing the Mexican side to cling onto their lead.

During the 1^st half of the match, Mexico had 2 goals disallowed for being in the offside position. Cameroon’s sole turn at the net was also rejected.

At halftime both teams were tied at 0-0.

Mexico began the second half on the attack and never stopped.

El Tri kept going at the Lions’ defenses until Cameroon’s Alex Song lunged at Giovani Dos Santos’ shins - studs up - in a brutal 50^th minute challenge.

He got away with it despite protest from the Mexican side. 60 minutes in and the match stayed 0-0.

Then a quick turn by Peralta a minute later gave Mexico their first goal of the 2014 World Cup, and a much-needed edge over Cameroon.

In the 76^th min, Dany Nounkeu was yellow-carded after he wiped out Mexico’s Miguel Layun at the edge of Cameroon’s goal.

The Lion’s attempts to halt the offensive, including a 79^th minute substitution that saw Pierre Webó come in for Alex Song, proved to be no match for Mexico.

In a post match interview, coach Miguel Herrera revealed Mexico’s sights were set much higher, reports the Wall Street Journal.

El Tri will be “coming out to win” against the hosts Brazil in their next challenge, said the oft-vocal Herrera.