Brazil had zero difficulties in Brasilia on Monday, undressing Cameroon on a 4-1 victory. An opening strike from Neymar gave the host nation a 1-0 lead, but Cameroon’s Joel Matip would equalize just nine minutes later. Brazil, however proved to be too much for Cameroon. A brace from Neymar was followed by a second-half goals from Fred and Fernadinho.
With the victory, Brazil qualified for the round of 16 as group A winner. The deficit was only one at the break, but poor officiating gifted Brazil another goal after halftime. Fred, clearly was in offside when he headed a cross from Marcelo. The officials looked the other way, Cameroon had zero chance in a comeback from there.
Neymar was player of the match scoring 2 goals in the match making it four goals in all three matches, proving this team will only go as far as he can carry them.
Neymar is comfortable playing in his native land. The young talent followed a hype-worthy career at Santos with a breakout performance at the 2013 Confederations Cup. The time to leave Brazil came one month later, seeing him trigger a move to Barcelona. The same player, however didn’t transfer overseas. A roller-coaster season in Spain cause many to doubt Neymar’s ability to carry Brazil in the World Cup. Cameroon will return home to prepare for the next world cup cycle, while Brazil travels to Belo Horizonte to face Chile on June 28.