Solomon Islands vs Cameroon Review

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Solomon Islands vs Cameroon
The National Anthem plays as the boys stand hand on heart and sing along. The Cameroon National Anthem plays next and it has an uplifting beat to it. A bit similar to the French Anthem. The players stand, chest out, hands behind their back. When the formalities are over, the Cameroon players walk over to shake the hands of our players.

1st Period
Cameroon kicks off. They attempt to play an aerial ball to their forward but it's easily dealt with by the midfield who immediately launches a counter-attack. After some slick one-two's, our striker taps the ball over the head of a Cameroon defender and half-volleys it straight into the chest of the keeper. It would've been a great goal to start off with. The crowd shows their appreciation. The Cameroon keeper throws the ball up field to a Cameroon forward who tries to flick the ball to his team-mate who's on the other side. He's too far and the ball is intercepted by our defence.

There's a scramble on the sidelines near the Cameroon goalmouth and the ball somehow finds its way to our striker. He attempts a feint which the keeper falls for but his following shot is blocked by the keeper's outreached hands. Our striker attempts to gather the rebound but a Cameroon defender puts in a good shoulder charge to win the ball.

2nd Period
A long range effort from Cameroon is punched out by our keeper.

From the centre, a through pass finds James Naka and he dribbles calmly past the keeper before shooting it into the open goal. The crowd cheers and Naka runs off to celebrate. Bilikiki 1, Cameroon 0.

Cameroon again attempt a shot, this time from the centre, but it flies harmlessly to the left.

There's a tussle in front of the Cameroon goal but Gideon Omokirio manages to get past two defenders before slotting the ball under the oncoming keeper's legs and into the net. Bilikiki 2, Cameroon 0.

A Cameroon player plays a nice through ball into the air where an advancing Cameroon striker lets loose a volley. Our keeper and defender watches as the ball rolls past the goal. That was Cameroon's best chance so far.

Our keeper throws an overhead pass that lands on our striker's feet. With his back to the goal, he lays it off to James Naka who runs onto it and scores again. Bilikiki 3, Cameroon 0.

3rd Period
James Naka and a Cameroon defender fight for possession and Naka wins a free kick after he is pushed. The Cameroon player holds his hand up in denial. Naka steps up for the kick and slots it beautifully into the top corner. The keeper can't do anything but watch the ball go in and James Naka runs off to celebrate. Bilikiki 4, Cameroon 0.

A Cameroon forward runs along the sideline before squaring it to his team mate. The ball rolls past two defenders and the Cameroon strikes a powerful shot into the top corner. Cameroon finally gets on the scoresheet. Bilikiki 4, Cameroon 1.

From an ensuing corner, the ball finds a Cameroon forward who slots it past the keeper with a first time shot. There's little celebration as he goes over to pick the ball out of the net. The Cameroon players are keen to get more goals. Bilikiki 4, Cameroon 2.

Another Cameroon attack. A Cameroon player crosses for the right but our keeper comes out to punch it in time. A Cameroon player and our own struggles to get the loose ball but our players foul the Cameroon player in the process. Cameroon gets a free kick and the ball is shot straight into our keeper's chest. It rebounds off to the same player and his volley is saved in spectacular fashion by the keeper. He fumbles it though but gathers it quickly. The crowd cheers. The keeper gets up and tells the team to remain cool then throws a long ball onto Kames Naka. Naka with his back to the goal flicks the ball over his head to his team mate on the right without looking. He runs forward afterwards into the goal mouth waiting for the cross. The player with the ball goes down the touch line before cutting back inside. He tries to pass it to Naka but a Cameroon legs gets in the way and the ball goes out of play.

A long ball finds a Cameroon player deep in our half. He fires a quick shot but it's well handled by the keeper.

Another long ball finds the same Cameroon player. He tries to pass it back to his team mate but the ball is intercepted by our player. He passes it to Naka then makes a forward run. Naka holds the ball up then fires a left footer from centre that beats the flying keeper. It's a wonderful long range effort and the crowd shows their appreciation. Naka celebrates again. Bilikiki 5, Cameroon 2.

Cameroon has a corner but it's easily taken care of by the defence. A quick counter-attack is launched and the ball is passed out right where a player dribbles down the flank. He passes it into the centre but the keeper gathers the ball.

Cameroon in attack. A cross from the right meets a Cameroon player. He chests it down before another Cameroon player runs onto it and attempts a shot. The ball is well blocked by the rushing keeper. The ball doesn't go out and the keeper gathers it. He throws it to a player but it's intercepted and Cameroon again tries to find their next goal. The next shot is straight into the body of our keeper and the ball rebounds out. The final hooter goes and the players go to shake each others hands. The final score is Bilikiki 5, Cameroon 2.

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