[05:01:08]`
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Today's match is starting
Japan and China begin their battle at , officiated by Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
The footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
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Accurate spot-kick
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as Osako Yuya (Japan) nails the penalty kick at .
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer China ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
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Caution
China’s Lei Wu (China) is cautioned by Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim, a yellow at .
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer China in the midfield.
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
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Free kick
FC player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
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Free kick
The footballer China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
China faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim at .
[05:47:12]`
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Match half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan and China level (or ahead) at 1:0. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[06:02:08]`
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Start of the second half
The whistle blows, and Japan resumes play at under Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim’s eye.
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Minamino Takumi (Japan).
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as FC player China leaves the field.
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Goal kick
The player China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at , with The footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
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Goal scored
2 — 0
Ito Junya (Japan) smashes it in for China, and roars with excitement.
62’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after FC player China is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
The player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
64’`
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Substitution
The player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Chenjie Zhu (China) forces the ball out of play at .
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The player China protests the decision.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player China ready to send it long.
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
69’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
71’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
73’`
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Substitution
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as FC player Japan leaves the field.
78’`
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Free kick
FC player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player China’s effort.
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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at , with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer China ready to send it long.
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
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Substitution
The footballer China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer China’s effort.
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Added time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at .
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player China ready to send it long.
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Goal kick
FC player Japan takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
[06:50:09]`
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The game is over
China celebrates as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim calls time at after a thrilling contest.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
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Accurate spot-kick
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as Osako Yuya (Japan) nails the penalty kick at .
15’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
20’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
23’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
25’`
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
25’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
30’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
34’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
39’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
45’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
46’`
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Minamino Takumi (Japan).
49’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
51’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
56’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at , with The footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
61’`
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Goal scored
2 — 0
Ito Junya (Japan) smashes it in for China, and roars with excitement.
68’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
69’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
71’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
72’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
73’`
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Substitution
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as FC player Japan leaves the field.
83’`
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
85’`
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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at , with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
The footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
25’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer China ready to send it long.
35’`
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Caution
China’s Lei Wu (China) is cautioned by Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim, a yellow at .
36’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer China in the midfield.
37’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
41’`
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Free kick
FC player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
42’`
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Free kick
The footballer China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
56’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
56’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as FC player China leaves the field.
58’`
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Goal kick
The player China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
62’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after FC player China is brought down near ’s stands.
63’`
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Free kick
The player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
64’`
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Substitution
The player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
65’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Chenjie Zhu (China) forces the ball out of play at .
65’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The player China protests the decision.
68’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player China ready to send it long.
69’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
78’`
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Free kick
FC player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
79’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
82’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
84’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player China’s effort.
89’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer China ready to send it long.
89’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
89’`
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Substitution
The footballer China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
89’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer China’s effort.
90 + 2’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player China ready to send it long.