Germany v Cameroon - As it happened

Germany v Cameroon - As it happened

The end

Germany are through to the semi-finals after beating Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions put on a brave fight but could not overcome Germany. Demirbay opened the scoring before Werner got a double, despite Ter Stegen's howler giving the Africans a chance of getting back in the game.

Yellow card Plattenhardt

4 added minutes

Onana saves again!

The keeper has made some great interventions today, and this time Younes is denied.

Great save Ondoa!

Werner swivelled around in the box and went for his hat-trick but was denied by Ondoa who spread himself well.

Germany get a third!

Another sub Henrichs feeds the ball into the box for Werner who fires in his second goal for Germany.

GOAL!

Chance Germany!

Straight away the Germans retaliate. Brandt, who came on not long ago, shot at goal but the keeper saved.

Cameroon get their goal!

Cameroon pull one back. Ngamaleu crosses from the right and Aboubakar gets his head to it, but it will go down as a Ter Stegen own goal as the Barca keeper fails to get hold of the ball that ends up in the net.

GOAL!

Cameroon change

Moukandjo makes way for Guihoata.

Germany end Cameroon's hopes

Kimmich with an inviting cross from the right and Werner heads the bouncing ball down to beat Ondoa.

GOAL!

Confusing moments thanks to VAR

Mabouka was the one to catch Can, but the referee had to look at the replay twice before showing the defender the red card.

Mabouka red card!

Red card!

The referee had another look at the challenge and saw Siani's studs made contact with Can's knee.

Time for VAR

The official want to review the tackle.

Yellow card Siani

The midfielder would miss the next match after a tackle on Can.

Djoum replaces Ngamaleu

Germany close!

Werner tries to go around the keeper, and the ball falls to Kimmich, whose shot is saved well by a diving Ondoa.

Germany open the scoring!

Germany take the lead, and what a goal it is. A fantastic build-up move with Draxler feeding the ball to Demirbay with a lovely backheel. The Hoffenheim playmaker went for the right-footed shot which flew into the roof of the net.

GOAL!

Germany get us underway!

Still any of the four teams in Group B could qualify, so all to play for.

Second half about to begin!

The players emerge from the tunnel again for the second period. Anything could happen...

Half time

Still no separating these two teams. Cameroon have done well, putting Germany under pressure at times, but you feel it is just a matter of time before Germany up the tempo. Will Cameroon manage to hold them off?

Great save Ter Stegen!

Curling cross from the right, and Zambo gets on the end of it at the back post, tries to sidefoot the ball past the keeper but Ter Stegen palmed the ball behind.

Ondoa saves!

Werner's finish was saved by Ondoa, but the striker was offside anyway.

Chance Cameroon!

The cross from the set piece comes in from Moukandjo, and the ball is sent across goal and out for a corner kick.

Germany take control

The Germans have forced Cameroon back and now dominate the fixture.

Rudy wide!

The midfielder went for the long-range effort but it flashed wide.

Germany close!

The Germans have turned on the style. Kimmich dives to get on the end of a curlin cross, and his header bounces across goal and out for a goal kick.

Emre Can close!

First piece of convincing play from the Germans as Can attempts to curl the ball inside the far post. His effort from just outside the box whistles wide.

Germany cannot break down Cameroon

The African side have looked more comfortable in the opening minutes.

First shot Cameroon!

Germany unable to shake off the pressure, and Bassogog with a couple of faints at the edge of the box before his shot was deflected into the hands of Ter Stegen.

Good start from Cameroon

The African champions have made a couple of threatening surges down the right channel, putting pressure on the German defence.

Germany try to build some rhythm

Germany have tried to claim the ball, but Cameroon are not to be intimidated by the World Champions.

Cameroon kick off!

The Indomitable Lions get the ball rolling. Their chances of qualifying rest on a win today, and they still depend on goal difference.

Captains shake hands

Draxler and Moukandjo exchange pennants as the match is about to begin.

And they're out!

The teams emerge from the tunnel, and they line up for the national anthems.

Players return to the dressing rooms!

After warming up on the pitch in Sochi, the 22 players will receive the final instructions before jumping back out.

Live updates of this Confederations Cup Group B fixture between Germany and Cameroon.

Lineups confirmed!

Germany: Ter Stegen; Ginter, Rüdiger, Süle, Plattenhardt; Can, Rudy, Kimmich; Draxler, Demirbay; Werner.

Cameroon: Ondoa; Mabouka, Teikeu, Ngadeu, Fai; Mandjeck, Anguissa, Siani; Aboubakar, Bassogog, Moukandjo.

Joachim Low's World Champions will battle against Cameroon for first place with an eye on Chile's match, all the while knowing that a draw will suffice to see them through to the semi-finals. AFCON winners Cameroon will chase an unlikely qualification for the next round.