Confederations Cup: Chile overcomes Cameroon

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The Arsenal striker is a doubt after spraining his ankle in training on Thursday, with boss Juan Antonio Pizzi saying he has only done light training in the gym since.

Chile's win over Cameroon at the Confederations Cup was overshadowed by two controversial decisions made by the video assistant referee - casting doubt on the system which is being trialled by Federation Internationale de Football Association in Russia, ahead of the World Cup in 2018.

Pizzi's side appeared to be labouring to a goalless draw after an encouraging start fizzled out into stalemate in their Confederations Cup opener in Moscow.

Vidal's 81st-minute header after a pass from substitute Alexis Sanchez gave the South American champion a Group B win which was anything but routine, before another goal was decided by video review.

"It's disheartening, and we're not used to the emotions that this situation generates, so we have to give it some time to see how it develops".

Vargas sealed the win in stoppage time with an easy tap-in after Sanchez failed to score despite rounding Ondoa. The review found Sanchez hadn't been offside when he received the ball.

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"At the end of the first half we could have been 1-0 up but 20 minutes later we were still level and that made the players disappointed". Portugal had a first-half goal by Nani disallowed after a video review, when the game was still scoreless.

"If you have these situations several times in each match, then it won't be very comfortable for the players".

Cameroon's chances came thanks to occasional poor passing at the back from Chile, with Vincent Aboubakar forcing a save in the 11th from keeper Johnny Herrera, in for the injured Claudio Bravo.

Ondoa had to palm away a Jose Fuenzalida shot two minutes later as Chile took firm control.

Cameroon showed more initiative after the break, keeping possession and creating danger for the Chilean defence.

In the 23rd minute, Cameroon had the ball in the net.

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