Brazil head coach Tite said he took the blame for Brazil's surprise 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their final match of the 2022 World Cup group stage on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tite made nine changes to the team that beat Switzerland on Monday but denied he lacked respect against the African side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We were very wary about the threat posed by Cameroon," Tite said. "They won the match on merit. They played very well vertically.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We weren't effective and the game became more dangerous as it progressed. Who lost? All of us (in the Brazil camp). I am responsible for everything that happens."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil had 65 per cent of possession and 21 shots on goal at Lusail stadium compared to Cameroon's seven attempts, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the five-time world champions were unable to capitalize on their chances and paid the price for their profligacy when Vincent Aboubakar headed in the winner in the 92nd minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tite vowed his team would show utmost respect for South Korea, their next opponents in the round of 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the five-time world champions were unable to capitalize on their chances and paid the price for their profligacy when Vincent Aboubakar headed in the winner in the 92nd minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n