Vincent Aboubakar became the unlikely hero for Cameroon as his goal and assist helped them secure a point against Serbia at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Cameroon Defender Jean-Charles Castelletto opened the scoring in the 29th minute, finishing from close range after Serbia failed to clear their lines from a corner.
Serbia got their equalizer in the 45+1 through Strahinja Pavlovic's header before Sergej Milinkovic-Savic completed the first half turnaround 2 minutes later, wiping a shot from the edge of the box to the bottom corner, giving Serbia a 2-1 lead before the break.
Serbia didn't waste much time to extend their lead as Substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic made it 3-1 in the 53rd minute.
Cameroon Substitute Vincent Aboubakar had the ball in the net in the 65th minute but VAR ruled it off for offside.
After a review, the goal was given and the lions were back on track.
Eric Choupo-Moting made it 3-3 just 2 minutes later, as Aboubakor turned provider.
He could have finished off by himself but he unselfishly square played to his strike partner.
After his contribution, Vincent became the first African player since 1966 to score and assist as a Substitute in a World Cup game.
From there on out, the game was open once again as nothing seperated each side.
The two Shotstoppers, Devis Epassy and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic remained solid to help their team hold on to their points.
The two sides each have a point after 2 games in their group, 2 points behind table toppers Brazil and Second placed Switzerland.
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