Brazil was held a scoreless draw by Cameroon in a lackluster first half of a quarterfinal soccer match on Saturday.

The two sides failed to penetrate the backline with great passes and performed poorly in front of goal.

Ronaldinho served two threatening set pieces near the box but both were warded off by Cameroon defenders' flying headers.

The "Indomitable Lion Cubs" best moment came in the 13th minute, when Gustave Bebbe fired a powerful shot from outside the area. Renan stucked up a hand and palmed the ball over the bar.

The half is marred by a number of fouls. A total of five yellow cards were shown, with the Brazilians taking three of them.

Source: Xinhua