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MANAUS, Brazil. — Cameroon and Croatia clash in Manaus tonight looking to put their troubles behind them and keep alive their hopes of making the World Cup soccer knock-out rounds.The match kicks-off at 12midnight.

Having both lost their opening match, a victory would be fundamental in staying alive in a tough Group A including hosts Brazil and Mexico.

But a win would also allow each side to forget off-field troubles that have threatened to disrupt their preparation. In the case of the Africans it is the near certain absence of talismanic striker Samuel Eto’o due to a knee injury.

“I am hoping the gods grant me a miracle and that I am able to defend my dear, beautiful country,” Eto’o told Cameroon Radio-Television (CRTV).

“If this is not the case, I will always play my role as captain and especially as the big brother to push my young teammates to victory.” — AFP.