Michael Roberts:, external Croatia have semi-final potential. It's not a golden generation but a special group of players, well coached.

Ayoade Oluwasanmi:, external African football is definitely standing still and remaining stagnant in relation to the world game.

Graham Oxley:, external A draw does neither Cameroon nor Croatia any good. This game should be exciting, hope Olic's goal is just the start.

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BBC World Service reporter John Bennett in Brazil:

"It's not surprising to see Cameroon looking so low in confidence in this game. It's worth remembering that they're lucky to have even made it to the World Cup in the first place. Cameroon only ended up topping their group in qualifying because Togo had fielded an ineligible player.

"Meanwhile the whole build-up to Brazil was dominated by a bonus row, which included the players refusing to board their plane. At the moment it's looking like a 2014 World Cup campaign to forget for the Indomitable Lions."

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Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay: "We've heard a lot about the disputes within the Cameroon camp but tonight is the night when they really have to stand up, they have a lot of quality players playing at top clubs. They call them the Indomitable Lions, but since making a bright opening they haven't been in the game.

"Croatia's midfield technicians Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, who played so well with Sevilla last season and got his move to Barcelona, are already establishing control."

If the score stays like this then Group A is going to be very tight. Croatia play Mexico in the final game in Recife next Monday, in what looks like being a winner-takes-all bout for qualification.

The two sides who go through from this group will face Chile or Netherlands.

Good things come to those who wait. There were 4393 days between Ivica Olic's first World Cup goal in 2002 and his second tonight.

Persistence pays off.

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Is there something about the right wing in Manaus?

England were torched by Italy there last weekend and Cameroon can't cope with Croatia's right wing tonight. Darijo Srna's cross this time is asking to be buried but Mario Mandzukic can't get there.

And from the corner Ivan Perisic should score but his effort is deflected clear!

Ted Ditchburn:, external That Ivan Perisic is a proper player..was in first game.. and made that goal inevitable

Scott:, external Vincent Aboubakar already showing all his class. Cameron's biggest error against Mexico: not playing Aboubakar.

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As it stands, Cameroon will be out of the World Cup. They haven't got out of the group stage since 1990...

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John:, external Great night for Ivan Rakitic to run riot and Croatia to show why they are a lot of people's choice for the surprise package of the World Cup.

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Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay: "What a terrific counter. Mario Mandzukic's lay-off was exceptional and Ivan Perisic puts a beautiful ball across to Ivica Olic. A great run from him at the back post to steal in behind Stephane M'Bia and meet the pass from his Wolfsburg team-mate.

"This lad Perisic impressed me in the Brazil match and has started well again."

He doesn't miss those! He scored in the 2002 World Cup and he's at it again, veteran Ivica Olic arriving at the right place at at the right time to convert a lovely square ball from Ivan Perisic. Against the run of play but Croatia are in front.

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Croatia have been under the cosh rather so far, but they do get the ball out to Ivan Perisic on the right. He was a threat against Brazil and beats his man easily again, only to overclub the cross.

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Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay: "That was a lovely bit of movement from Vincent Aboubakar up front for Cameroon. He did really well for Lorient in France last season, scoring 16 goals in 32 matches.

"Down this right-hand side two or three times he has already had joy behind the Croatia left-back Danijel Pranjic."

Strong start from the African side, who last won a game in the World Cup in 2002 against Saudi Arabia.

The youngster Vincent Aboubakar skins Dejan Lovren down the right and wins a free-kick. Danger here...

BBC World Service reporter John Bennett in Brazil:

"Cameroon coach Volker Finke has been heavily criticised by the country's press and the fans for his negative style in the first game against Mexico. It'll be interesting if he takes a different approach tonight.

"The big problem for the German boss is that he lacks a really dangerous attacking midfielder. Eyong Enoh, Alex Song and Joel Matip are all defensive. It's difficult to see who will give Cameroon a creative spark in Manaus."

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Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay: "Croatia were exceptional against Brazil in the first half of that opening game. They are a tough outfit and have a lot to prove tonight - they have gone into siege mentality after a few problems with their national press. Mario Mandzukic, returning to the side, will be key."

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Cameroon start the brighter of the two sides but they waste a free-kick from wide on the right-hand side.

Eric Choupo Moting then does well to find space inside the area and win a corner.

Under way in Manaus...

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Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay: "This is a must win game for both teams and I don't think either will sit back."

"Cameroon manger Volker Finke has been criticised by national team legend Roger Milla recently. There is a lot pressure on him and I think he will set his side out very positively."

Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic is a man who could well be on the move this summer after Bayern landed Robert Lewandowski from Dortmund. A few Premier League sides have been linked - this is your time to shine Mario...