Australia’s hopes of progressing into the Confederations Cup semi-finals has been dented after a 1-1 draw with Cameroon in St Petersburg on Thursday.
The result leaves both countries precariously placed after both lost their opening group games. Australia will need to beat Chile in its final group game to have any hope of progress.
The Socceroos were lucky to avoid defeat, with the African champions having more chances on goal, with Vincent Aboubakar guilty of spurning several.
The Indomitable Lions took the lead right on half-time when Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa poked home with Mat Ryan in no man’s land.
Australia, who started well in the first 20 minutes, found a leveller when Alex Gersbach was brought down inside the box by Ernest Mabouka.
Skipper Mark Milligan stepped up from the spot to convert the well-taken penalty to Cameroon goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa’s right.