Croatia thrashes Cameroon 4-0 in FIFA WC

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Last Updated : Jun 19 2014 | 11:30 AM IST

Croatia thrashed 10-man Cameroon as they defeated the African side 4-0 in 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Cameroon have failed to progress beyond the group stage for a fifth successive World Cup.

According to the BBC, striker Ivica Olic provided the opener in the 11th minute for Croatia and winger Ivan Perisic doubled their lead over Cameroon in the 48th minute.

Striker Mario Mandzukic added two more goals in the 61st and 73rd minute to secure Croatia's win over Cameroon.

Niko Kovac's side will now face Mexico in their final Group A match knowing victory would assure them of a place in the last 16 for the first time in four attempts.

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First Published: Jun 19 2014 | 11:15 AM IST

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