Cameroon and Japan each have one World Cup appearance beyond group play, and with both having a match against the Netherlands looming on their group stage schedule, points on Monday are needed if either team is to advance.
World Cup 2010 - Japan 1, Cameroon 0: Keisuke Honda Goal Puts Japan Up In First Half
Skilled work on the right wing from Daisuke Matsui led to a cross that found Keisuka Honda alone at the far post, putting Japan up 1-0 over Cameroon in the 38th minute.
Matsui, in possession on the right, cut back toward the middle before floating a left-footed cross into the area. A series of Cameroon defender jumped-at and missed the cross, leaving the pass to fall at the feet of an unmarked Honda.
Read Article >World Cup 2010, Cameroon Vs. Japan Preview: Augmenting The Lions’ Midfield
But beyond Eto’o and Alexander Song, the Indomitable Lions lack stars, particularly in midfield, where Japan may hold a decisive advantage. Cameroon usually plays a 4-3-3 formation, and against a 4-5-1 from Japan that features a number of skilled players, Cameroon could find itself doing a lot of chasing. Cameroon coach may have to make an adjustment - be it pre-match or during - in order to get enough of the ball to start taking advantage of Eto’o.
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