Almost another goal for the Dutch as Elia comes in from the left but can't find Huntelaar in front of the goal. And there's the full time whistle for a 1-2 final score.
90' +1
Two minutes will be added here in Cape Town.
89'
Japan seem to have secured their second place in this group as they have restored the gap with Denmark: 3-1.
88'
Just minutes after making his return to the pitch, Robben was already of great influence and almost hit the net himself. He still gets the assist though.
86'
Meanwhile there was also a goal in Rustenburg where Denmark pulled one back. Still 2-1 to Japan.
85'
Foul by N'Guémo.
83'
K. Huntelaar has scored a goal for Netherlands!
Goal to the Netherlands!! The Dutch go back up as Robben's shot hits the post but Huntelaar gets there in time to score on the rebound. 1-2!!
82'
Sneijder takes the free kick from the left and Huntelaar almost converts at the first post but Song gets it away at the expense of a corner kick.
81'
S. M'Bia gets yellow.
M'Bia handles the ball and gets Cameroon's second yellow card of the match.
80'
Corner kick for Cameroon.
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79'
Sneijder tries his luck from outside the area but the ball curls well high of the goal.
78'
Foul from Njitap on Elia.
77'
M'Bia takes it but hits a teammate in the wall.
76'
A foul from Van Bommel on Makoun earns Cameroon a free kick in a dangerous position.
74'
Another high-profile substitution here as former captain Rigobert Song comes on for his 137th cap.
73'
A. Robben enters the game and replaces R. van der Vaart.
R. Song enters the game and replaces N. Nkoulou.
And there he is, Van der Vaart comes off the pitch and makes place for Robben who injured his hamstring days before the tournament but made a speedy recovery and is now fit enough to appear.
72'
M. Idrissou enters the game and replaces E. Choupo-Moting.
Offside for Heitinga. And Robben is preparing for a sub-in.
70'
G. van Bronckhorst gets yellow.
Another yellow card, this time to Van Bronckhorst for a foul. That's number three for the Dutch in this game. Not much later, N'Guémo has a shot deflected and it's a corner kick.
69'
Van der Vaart takes a free kick but sends it straight into the hands of the goalkeeper. The set-piece was caused by a foul from Makoun.
67'
Just like in the previous two games, Elia comes on as a substitute. Seconds later, it could have been 2-1 to the Dutch as De Jong's effort from a free kick goes wide and high.
66'
E. Elia enters the game and replaces D. Kuijt.
65'
Penalty goal scored by S. Eto'o for Cameroon!
Cameroon level the score!! Samuel Eto'o takes the spot kick and sends Stekelenburg the wrong way.
64'
R. van der Vaart gets yellow.
Penalty to Cameroon!! Van der Vaart handles the ball after the free kick and referee Pozo points at the spot.
63'
If any side is likely to score it would be Cameroon as the Africans are really beginning to put pressure on the Dutch goal. This could be that moment as Cameroon get a free kick in a dangerous position after a foul from Boulahrouz.
62'
Great chance for Cameroon as Makoun combines with a teammate before forcing Stekelenburg to make a good save. The defenders called for offside and appear to be correct.
60'
N'Guémo tries a shot from the edge of the penalty area but it's too weak and misses the target too.
59'
K. Huntelaar enters the game and replaces R. van Persie.
And here's the substitution. Indeed it's Van Persie to come off as manager Van Marwijk doesn't want to risk a suspension for the player in the round of sixteen. A little later, Eto'o finds his way past three defenders but all left in the end is a corner kick after Matthijsen's intervention.
58'
It looks like Huntelaar is about to come on. The likely victim of that move would be Van Persie.
56'
V. Aboubakar enters the game and replaces G. Bong.
First substitution of the match and this is the end of the World Cup for Bong.
55'
Sneijder takes it himself but can't beat the keeper from that angle and distance.
54'
Foul from Makoun on Sneijder and the Dutch get a free kick on the left wing.
51'
Van Bommel provides a through-pass for Van Persie to pick up but the striker has to shoot earlier than he'd like to as a defender is nearby. Keeper Hamidou makes the save.
50'
Foul by Van Bommel.
49'
Several Dutch players are busy warming up, including Arjen Robben. Would today be the day of his highly anticipated return?
48'
If the current scores hold, the Dutch will win this group and face Slovakia in the next round. Japan would meet with Paraguay for their second round match.
47'
Foul by N'Guémo.
46'
The second half is under way.
45' +2
Halftime score: 0-1
45'
Eto'o almost gets his foot to a chip over the defense but Stekelenburg comes rushing out to end the danger.
43'
Cameroon have a free kick on the right wing but Boulahrouz clears with the head. After a bit of chaos in the area, Stekelenburg eventually collects. The Dutch aren't looking as stable as they would like, in defense.
41'
Eto'o gets a header in despite being in between two defenders. Stekelenburg stood in the right place to make the easy save.
40'
The assistant referee takes a while to decide but eventually waves his flag for offside. Would have been a great chance for Eto'o if that flag hadn't gone up.
39'
Foul by Bong.
38'
Cameroon are now looking for a quick equaliser and hope for the Dutch defense to start slipping up. A corner is easily caught by Stekelenburg.
36'
R. van Persie has scored a goal for Netherlands! Assist by R. van der Vaart.
Goal to the Netherlands!! And there is Robin van Persie's first goal at this tournament as the Arsenal man nets from a difficult angle following a through-ball from Van der Vaart.
35'
That earlier statement about free kicks is no longer valid as that is exactly how the Japanese doubled their lead in the other game.
33'
Offside for Sneijder.
32'
Kuyt gets a good chance in the penalty area but his diagonal shot goes wide of the second post. Meanwhile, Japan are now 2-0 up against the Danish and are well on course for a spot in the next round.
31'
Stekelenburg looked shaky there as he fails to properly punch away, allowing Makoun to send a header over the crossbar.
29'
The Netherlands were the dominant side in the opening half hour although ball possession has been practically even.
26'
No free kick has hit the ropes at this tournament and Van der Vaart's doesn't either. The midfielder beats the wall but doesn't beat the keeper.
25'
N. Nkoulou gets yellow.
M'Bia fouls Van der Vaart and the Dutch get a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the penalty area.
24'
Foul by Chedjou on Van Persie. Seconds later, Sneijder finds his way into the penalty area but gets a defender in his path before managing to get a good shot in.
22'
Van Persie hasn't found his magic touch yet at this tournament as he is still looking to score his first goal in South Africa.
19'
Shot on goal from Van Persie - Best chance of the match so far as Van Persie has only the keeper to beat, but the shot is well saved by the goalie.
18'
News from Rustenburg where Japan have taken a 1-0 lead against Denmark. This doesn't change anything yet for the Dutch.
17'
D. Kuijt gets yellow.
Dirk Kuyt gets the first yellow card of the match for a foul on Bong.
16'
Corner kick for Cameroon - Geremi delivers it but Van Bommel heads it away at the first post.
14'
Geremi takes the free kick but instead of finding a teammate, he sends the ball well over and wide of the goal.
13'
Foul by Sneijder - Cameroon get a potentially dangerous free kick on the left wing.
11'
Cameroon get a free kick on the right wing. Geremi swings it in but Stekelenburg punches it away.
9'
Great pass from Kuyt which almost gets picked up by Van Persie but Cameroon keeper Hamidou gets there first.
8'
The Dutch have yet to concede a goal at this tournament. This, while the team's defense is generally considered the weakest link. Meanwhile, Heitinga fouls Eto'o and Cameroon get a free kick.
5'
Shot on goal - Chedjou with the first shot of the match and it goes straight into the waiting hands of Stekelenburg. Seconds later, Van der Vaart sends a weak shot wide of the left post.
4'
Van Persie and Sneijder exchange passes and there seems to be danger ahead but the Cameroon defense clears.
2'
At stake in this match is the top spot in this group. If the Dutch draw or win, they face Slovakia in the next round. If they finish second, Paraguay awaits next week.
1'
The match is under way.
Welcome to our live commentary for the World Cup Group E match between Cameroon and the Netherlands. For Cameroon, the tournament will be over after this game as the Africans lost their first two matches and have no chance of surviving the group stage. The Netherlands won their previous two games and are certain of a spot in the next round. A win or draw would also secure first place in the group. Tonight's match takes place at Cape Town's Green Point Stadium and your referee is Chilean Pablo Pozo.
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