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Liverpool Echo
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Kyle Newbould

Vincent Aboubakar sent off for celebration against Brazil after Mohamed Salah grudge

Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar was sent off in dramatic circumstances after scoring a late winner to beat Brazil this evening.

The 30-year-old headed home in the 91st-minute to condemn the world's No.1 side and tournament favourites to their first defeat, but it was not enough to change the outcome of Group G, with Brazil remaining top and Cameroon eliminated after Switzerland beat Serbia 3-2.

Nonetheless, a dramatic late win against the five-time world champions in Qatar would always likely stir emotions, and when Aboubakar directed his finish past Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, the striker rightly celebrated wildly, taking his shirt off before taking in the atmosphere.

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