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Match Analysis: Team GB 3-0 Cameroon

Match Analysis: Team GB 3-0 Cameroon
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Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Team GB record a 3-0 victory over Cameroon in Group E.

Team GB have secured their spot in the second round of the Olympics following a 3-0 victory over Cameroon at the Millennium Stadium.

Two goals in five first-half minutes were enough to secure the points, while Stephanie Houghton added a thunderbolt late on.

Team GB will almost certainly be joined in the latter stages by Brazil, while the result has eliminated Cameroon from the competition.

Here, Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action between the two sides.

Team GB statistics:
Shots 16
On target 10
Possession 63%
Corners 9
Fouls 10

Cameroon statistics:
Shots 10
On target 3
Possession 37%
Corners 1
Fouls 24

Was the result fair?

A resounding yes. Team GB were extremely impressive in the opening half, and their combination play for the second goal was just sublime. Cameroon certainly improved after the break, but they faded as the match approached the latter stages.

Team GB's performance

Much to be excited about. Could this team have a shot at the gold medal? You better believe it. They have the experience of Kelly Smith to call upon and the defensive solidarity of Casey Stoney and Stephanie Houghton.

Cameroon's performance

Ngachu Enow's side started with so much purpose, but all too often their final ball failed to reach the destination. Francoise Bella could not inspire her side this time around, and they exit the competition without finding the net.

Sports Mole's woman of the match

Eniola Aluko: The Birmingham City ladies' star was a constant threat to the Cameroon defence throughout the 90 minutes. She simply did not give them a moment, and it was her intelligent run that created the second goal.

Referee performance

Eun Ah Hong had a bit of a horror show this evening, she might have sent a number of Cameroon players off following a host of dangerous challenges in the opening period.

Biggest gaffe of the match

Unfortunately, this must also go to the referee. There was a period of five minutes before the break when she perhaps should have sent at least two Cameroon stars off, but her leniency was quite extraordinary.

What next?

Team GB: Team GB enter the final match against Brazil knowing that they have already qualified, but top spot in the group is still up for grabs.

Cameroon: That's it for Cameroon. They are eliminated from the Olympics without scoring a goal.

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