Cameroon 0 – 2 Chile [FIFA Confederation cup] Highlights 2017
Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas scored late on to help Chile to a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in a Confederations Cup clash in Moscow that saw the
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the centre of controversy.
Bayern Munich midfielder Vidal rose highest after Alexis Sanchez’s cross and left goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa no chance with a strong header in the 81st minute before Vargas put the result beyond doubt well into stoppage time.
Juan Antonio Pizzi had opted to substitue Sanchez for Sunday’s encounter as the Arsenal man continues his recovery from an ankle injury, but the attacker played a key role in his side’s win in the end as he had a hand in both goals.
The Chileans now meet Germany on Thursday in their second Group B game, while Cameroon face Australia on matchday two.
Chile made a sublime start to the game and could have gone a goal up after just one minute when Vargas hit the upright with a powerful low shot from inside the area, before Jose Fuenzalida called Ondoa into action with a half-volley after a fine piece of skill just minutes later.
Cameroon slowly grew into the game from there on and Vincent Aboubakar nearly took advantage of some poor play from Gary Medel, testing Johnny Herrera with a low shot after a rapid break, while Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui had a goal disallowed for a foul on Vidal.
The Copa America holders largely dominated play, though, and Vargas discovere the net at last late in the first half with a superb finish after being played through by Vidal, only for the referee to controversially cancel the goal for offside after VAR referral.
Pizzi introduced Sanchez after the break as Chile went in search of the opener, but the first chance of the second half fell to Hugo Broos’ side, Benjamin Moukandjo curving a free-kick just wide of the top corner.
Mauricio Isla should have handed the South American champions the lead with 20 minutes left after a corner from Leonardo Valencia, inexplicably heading wide at the far post from just yards out.
But Isla’s miss would matter little in the end as Vidal netted in the 81st minute, beating Ondoa with a fine header following Sanchez’s cross from the left.
And there was ample time for Chile as Vargas made it two in the dying seconds of the game, shooting home the rebound after Sanchez had his attempt blocked by a defender, with VAR referral needed to confirm the goal should indeed stand.
Bayern Munich midfielder Vidal rose highest after Alexis Sanchez’s cross and left goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa no chance with a strong header in the 81st minute before Vargas put the result beyond doubt well into stoppage time.
Juan Antonio Pizzi had opted to substitue Sanchez for Sunday’s encounter as the Arsenal man continues his recovery from an ankle injury, but the attacker played a key role in his side’s win in the end as he had a hand in both goals.
The Chileans now meet Germany on Thursday in their second Group B game, while Cameroon face Australia on matchday two.
Chile made a sublime start to the game and could have gone a goal up after just one minute when Vargas hit the upright with a powerful low shot from inside the area, before Jose Fuenzalida called Ondoa into action with a half-volley after a fine piece of skill just minutes later.
Cameroon slowly grew into the game from there on and Vincent Aboubakar nearly took advantage of some poor play from Gary Medel, testing Johnny Herrera with a low shot after a rapid break, while Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui had a goal disallowed for a foul on Vidal.
The Copa America holders largely dominated play, though, and Vargas discovere the net at last late in the first half with a superb finish after being played through by Vidal, only for the referee to controversially cancel the goal for offside after VAR referral.
Pizzi introduced Sanchez after the break as Chile went in search of the opener, but the first chance of the second half fell to Hugo Broos’ side, Benjamin Moukandjo curving a free-kick just wide of the top corner.
Mauricio Isla should have handed the South American champions the lead with 20 minutes left after a corner from Leonardo Valencia, inexplicably heading wide at the far post from just yards out.
But Isla’s miss would matter little in the end as Vidal netted in the 81st minute, beating Ondoa with a fine header following Sanchez’s cross from the left.
And there was ample time for Chile as Vargas made it two in the dying seconds of the game, shooting home the rebound after Sanchez had his attempt blocked by a defender, with VAR referral needed to confirm the goal should indeed stand.
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