2014 World Cup: Mexico beats Cameroon, 1-0

2014 World Cup: Mexico beats Cameroon, 1-0
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Amidst a non-stop downpour in Natal, Mexico defeated Cameroon, 1-0, to notch three precious points in its bid to advance out of Group A. Oribe Peralta slotted home the game winner, after Giovanni Dos Santos was robbed of two goals that were erroneously discounted for offsides.

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