Cameroonian Coach Blames Players' Indiscipline For World Cup Ouster

Following his team's ouster from the ongoing 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Cameroon coach, Volker Finke , has given reasons for the African team early exit of the football showpiece.

The Indomitable Lions were knocked out of the Mundial on Wednesday night after they suffered 0-4 against Croatia in their second Group A match.

Cameroon was beaten by Mexico in their first match in Brazil last Friday. 

According to the German coach, lack of discipline and effort by his players during the team's defeat against Croatia were the reasons for their ouster.

It could be recalled that defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto head-butted Benjamin Moukandjo after an argument in the match against Croatia.

* Coach Volker Finke

In the first half midfielder Alex Song was sent off for elbowing Croatia's Mario Mandzukic in the back.

"It's clear we have to find the reasons for what's going on because such behaviour is really disgusting, it won't do, it's impossible," Finke told reporters when asked about the altercation.

"A result like this is a shame for Cameroon. I think until the red card it was a little bit of a match (when both teams played) at the same level, perhaps the Croatians were more efficient but Cameroon also had good some chances," he said.

"We have to sleep and do an analysis and then we can announce something," he added, apparently referring to possible disciplinary measures after the unsavoury scenes. "There will be consequences stemming from this."

 *Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o, left, being challenged for the ball by an opposing player

Finke also bemoaned the team's defensive indiscipline in the second half, when Cameroon conceded three goals, including one in the 48th minute.

"I know it's hard to play 11 versus ten but it's not necessary to lose control like that ... the second goal was really too early. We had to try to play offensively as well, to stay in the match, and you risk having a result like that," he said.

Finke compared the game to the German match against Portugal which ended in a 4-0 defeat for the Portuguese after defender Pepe was sent off.

"It was the same thing and exactly the same result. I'm sorry about this result," he repeated.

When questioned about his own future in charge of the Cameroon team, Finke stated: "I think you understand very well that one has to sleep at least one night after a match like that. I can't give a serious explanation to a question like that."

Cameroon complete their World Cup with a last game against hosts Brazil. 

Apart from Cameroon, the defending champions, Spain and Australia have also exited the world cup after both sides suffered defeats against Chile and Holland respectively on Wednesday.

Source: Legit.ng