[10:00:10]`
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The start whistle was blown
Elfath Ismail signals the start, and Croatia takes control at Al Janoub Stadium.
2’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
3’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
3’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
3’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
8’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
13’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
16’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
17’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
18’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
21’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
24’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
24’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
35’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
39’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
40’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
43’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Goal
1 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Yoshida Maya’s assist leads Maeda Daizen (Japan) to net one for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Added time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
[10:47:55]`
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Players leave the pitch
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Al Janoub Stadium, pausing the match at 1:0. Japan and Croatia now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
[11:02:53]`
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The second half gets underway
The whistle blows, and Japan resumes play at Al Janoub Stadium under Elfath Ismail’s eye.
46’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Croatia ready to send it long.
49’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
51’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
54’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
55’`
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Goal
1 — 1
Elfath Ismail nods as Lovren Dejan’s assist leads Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to net one for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
58’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
62’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
62’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
63’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kovacic Mateo (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
64’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
64’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
64’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
67’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as FC player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
68’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
71’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
73’`
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Corner kick
Modric Luka (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
74’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
74’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
75’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
78’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Modric Luka (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
78’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
81’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
83’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
83’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
84’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
85’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
86’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
87’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
88’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
88’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90’`
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Caution
Elfath Ismail books Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) with a yellow card for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
[11:52:02]`
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Match half-time
The first half ends at Al Janoub Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 1:1, and now Japan and Croatia prepare for the second half.
[11:57:24]`
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Extra time has started
Elfath Ismail signals the start of extra time’s first half at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
92’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
92’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Croatia ready to send it long.
93’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
98’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
99’`
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
99’`
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Substitution
FC player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
102’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:14:22]`
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Players leave the pitch
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:1. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
[12:16:59]`
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Whistle blow announces the start of 2nd extra half
The second half of extra time kicks off at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan seeks a breakthrough.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
112’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Orsic Mislav (Croatia).
116’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
116’`
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Booking
Japan’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Added time
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and Croatia pushes forward at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
[12:33:12]`
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Players leave the pitch
The first half ends at Al Janoub Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 1:1, and now Japan and Croatia prepare for the second half.
[12:37:14]`
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A penalty shoot-out
The shootout begins at Al Janoub Stadium, with Croatia facing Elfath Ismail’s oversight.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
1 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Mitoma Kaoru (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
1 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Penalty goal
2 — 3
Elfath Ismail nods as Asano Takuma (Japan) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Livaja Marko (Croatia)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal
2 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
[12:43:09]`
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The game is over
The match concludes at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan and Croatia shake hands.
2’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
3’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
16’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
18’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
24’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Goal
1 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Yoshida Maya’s assist leads Maeda Daizen (Japan) to net one for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
49’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
51’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
54’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
58’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
62’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
64’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
64’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
64’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
67’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as FC player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
74’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
75’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
78’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
83’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
84’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
86’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
87’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
88’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
92’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
93’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
98’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
102’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
116’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Mitoma Kaoru (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
2 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Asano Takuma (Japan) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
3’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
3’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
8’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
13’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
17’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
21’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
24’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
35’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
39’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
40’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
46’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Croatia ready to send it long.
55’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Elfath Ismail nods as Lovren Dejan’s assist leads Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to net one for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
63’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kovacic Mateo (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
68’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
71’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
73’`
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Corner kick
Modric Luka (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
74’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
78’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Modric Luka (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
81’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
83’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
85’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
88’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
90’`
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Caution
Elfath Ismail books Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) with a yellow card for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
92’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Croatia ready to send it long.
95’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
99’`
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
99’`
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Substitution
FC player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
112’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Orsic Mislav (Croatia).
116’`
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Booking
Japan’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Penalty goal
0 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Livaja Marko (Croatia)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
0 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!