BRASÍLIA, June 23, 2014 (AFP) – Star striker Neymar scored twice as Brazil beat Cameroon 4-1 to march into the World Cup last 16 with first place in Group A.

The Barcelona striker’s first goal in the 17th minute was the 100th goal of the high-scoring tournament in Brazil’s 100th match in World Cup finals.

He added a second before half-time while Fred headed the third goal in the 49th minute and Fernandinho bagged the fourth in the 84th.

Cameroon, whose goal was scored by Joel Matip in the 26th minute to briefly make the game level, finished in bottom place in Group A with three straight defeats

World Cup Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil:

Cameroon 1 (Matip 26) Brazil 4 (Neymar 17, 34, Fred 49, Fernandinho 84)

Teams

Cameroon

Charles Itandje; Allan Nyom, Nicolas Nkoulou (capt), Joel Matip, Henri Bedimo; Landry Nguemo, Stephane Mbia, Enoh Eyong; Eric Choupo Moting (Jean II Makoun 81), Vincent Aboubakar (Pierre Achille Webo 72), Benjamin Moukandjo Bile (Edgar Salli 58)

Yellow card: Enoh Eyong (11), Edgar Salli (75), Stephane Mbia (80)

Brazil

Julio Cesar; Dani Alves, Thiago Silva (capt), David Luiz, Marcelo; Hulk (Ramires 63), Paulinho (Fernandinho 46), Oscar, Luiz Gustavo, Neymar (Willian 72) ; Fred

Referee:  Jonas Eriksson (SWE)