Brazil vs Switzerland without Neymar; Portugal-Uruguay
The final round of phase two of the World Cup begins on Monday. With Qatar and Canada officially eliminated this weekend, things are looking up.
On Monday, Serbia scored twice in the first half to take the lead, but Cameroon found the back of the net twice after halftime to share a point in a 3-3 draw. The result means that no team will be eliminated today.
Brazil take to the pitch without Neymar, who is coming back from a sprained ankle after the opener. And Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal take on Luis Suarez and Uruguay.
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South Korean star Son Heung-min was relatively calm this match with two missed chances in the second half. If Korea wants to avoid losing to the lowest-ranked team in the tournament (despite not playing like that), they will need him to create something.
This game is far from over. It’s Mohammed Kudus again for Ghana. The 22-year-old needed just one touch to get through a South Korean defender and around goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu.
Yes, I put two exclamation marks. What a goal from Cho who scored twice and equalized for South Korea. Cho flew (and that’s the only way to describe it) into the box to equalize with a header, assisted by Kim Jin-su, whose cross was equally impressive.
South Korea pressed and pressed high. Lee Kang-In orchestrated the attack moments after continuing. Kang-In sent a cross into the box and Cho Gue-Sung found himself on the end.
Thomas Partey came close to scoring a third goal in stoppage time. Ghana surged at half-time with the lead and the home crowd backing.
Half-time stats:
- Ownership: South Korea 59%, Ghana 41%
- Corner kicks: South Korea 7, Ghana 2
- Shots: South Korea 6, Ghana 3
Ghana, back to the wall, took control of the game with their young team. Mohammed Kudus headed in a Jordan Ayew cross to make it 2-0.
As South Korea struggle with their set pieces, Ghana capitalized. Jordan Ayew won the free kick for Ghana. South Korea were surprised on their feet and Mohammed Salisu scored the first goal from close range. Video review necessary for a possible handball, but the goal is maintained. 1-0 Ghana.
Checking the stats to confirm, South Korea had SEVEN corner kicks this half. Son Heung-min sent most of them to the forward post area, which made it difficult for South Korea to convert.
AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Super substitute Vincent Aboubakar scored a goal and created another as Cameroon rallied from 3-1 to draw 3-3 with Serbia at the World Cup on Monday.
He lobbed goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the 64th minute, then placed striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting two minutes later.
This thrilling draw was the first World Cup game in Qatar in which both teams lost a lead.
But the result did not suit either side.
They each have a point after two Group G matches and either Brazil or Switzerland can qualify with a win when they meet later on Monday. — Associated Press
The top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16 based on points earned. But what if the teams are tied on points after the final match?
First tiebreakers:
- Highest number of points obtained in all group matches
- Biggest goal difference in all group matches
- Most goals scored in all group matches
Scooby Axson explains World Cup tiebreakers to final draw.
Ghana must avoid losing to stay in contention for the round of 16,
After scoring the opening goal, Cameroon conceded two goals to Serbia in added time of the first half. Serbia scored again at half-time, but the Indomitable Lions were… well… indomitable.
Aboubakar turned the tide with his 63rd-minute goal, followed by an assist for the equalizer three minutes later. The result means that no team can be eliminated from the tournament today.
Cameroon was not done yet. The first goal, Vincent Aboubakar perfectly timed his race to return on the end of a long ball from Jean-Charles Castelletto. Aboubakar slid Nikola Milenkovic and bounced the shot off goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and into the roof of the goal. No immediate celebration due to an offside control, but the goal is given.
A few minutes later, Cameroon continued their push. This time, Aboubakar saw the final pass and helped Eric Choupo-Moting to level the score.
A complete team effort, timed to near perfection. While the Cameroonian goalkeeper Epassi came out of his area, Serbia bypassed him. Mitrovic slips a ball into the back of the net, assisted by Zivkovic.
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Pushed for the first goal, Strahinja Pavlovic recovers one for Serbia with a bounding header from a Tadic free kick.
Cameroon just needed to get to half-time after controlling the games for much of the half. But a failed clearance from Zambo allows Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to regain the ball. After a quick one-two pass with Andrija Zivkovic, Milinkovic-Savic makes it two.
It was Cameroon who struck first after Serbia were caught watching the ball from a corner. Jean-Charles Castelletto came on late to score his first international goal and put his side ahead.
After an early injury concern, Aleksandar Mitrovic returned to the pitch and continued his impact in attack. Assisted by Dusan Tadic, Mitrovic makes a small move, sending a Cameroonian defender skidding, but his next shot hits the left post.
A notable change for the Cameroonian team is the exclusion of goalkeeper André Onana. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Onana was left out because he “insisted on a different, more ‘traditional’ style of goalkeeper”
Portugal v Uruguay — 2:00 p.m.
Portugal proved their dominance over Ghana in a 3-2 win but showed they weren’t immune to a silly mistake or two. Cristiano Rolando has become the first man to score in five World Cup tournaments. He is the country’s top scorer with 118 goals.
Uruguay, meanwhile, will seek their first victory of the tournament after a draw against South Korea.
Time: Sunday, November 28 at 2 p.m. ET
Stadium: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Brazil vs Switzerland — 11 a.m.
Neymar left the match against Serbia in tears after injuring his ankle. The sprain will keep the Brazilian superstar out of Monday’s game against Switzerland, although he hasn’t been ruled out of the World Cup entirely. Is Neymar too much the victim of faults?
Brazil will also be without Juventus defender Danilo. The team will rely heavily on Richarlison as they look to extend their unbeaten streak in the group stage to 17, which no other team has done.
Time: Sunday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. ET
Stadium: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
South Korea vs Ghana – 8:00 a.m.
South Korea performed better than expected, holding Luis Suarez and Uruguay to a scoreless draw. Meanwhile, Ghana also outperformed in a thrilling battle against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. In the end, Portugal took all three points, but it wasn’t without some nervous moments.
This is the first World Cup meeting between South Korea and Ghana, although the teams have already met six times in friendlies, sharing the victories.
Time: Sunday, November 28 at 8 a.m. ET
Stadium: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Cameroon vs Serbia — 05:00
Serbia are last in Group G after an opening defeat to pre-tournament favorites Brazil. Cameroon also lost their opening game against Switzerland. And both teams will be looking to avoid defeat, which would likely mean an early exit from the 2022 tournament.
Serbia have not won against an African nation in their two previous meetings – in 2006 against Ivory Coast and in 2010 against Ghana. Meanwhile, Cameroon are looking to avoid equaling the longest losing streak by a World Cup side.
Time: Sunday, Nov. 28 at 5 a.m. ET
Stadium: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
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