Cameroonian-born Bree Embolo scored the lone goal of the game as Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0 in a Group G match between the sides at at Al Janoub Stadium, Al-Wakrah on Thursday.
Cameroon started the game on a dominating note with some really good attack in display.
Switzerland too had their chances at the start but none of the sides could score any goal in the first half of the game.
However, in the second half, Embolo broke the deadlock with a calm and composed finish from inside the box in the 48th minute.
Games statistics
Cameroon vs Switzerland:
7 shots 8
3 Shots on target 5
51% Possession 49%
514 Passes 494
84% Pass accuracy 85%
12 Fouls 10
2 Yellow cards 1
0 Red cards 0
2 Offsides 2
11 Corners 5
By Brian Mboh