[05:01:08]`
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The match has started
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals the start, and China takes control at .
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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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
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Minamino Takumi (Japan) near the goal line.
13’`
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Penalty scored
1 — 0
China’s Osako Yuya (Japan) converts the penalty, and roars in approval.
15’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
20’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
20’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
23’`
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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.
25’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
25’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
25’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
30’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
34’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Japan in the midfield.
35’`
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The yellow card comes on
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim books Lei Wu (China) with a yellow card for Japan at .
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer China’s effort.
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.
39’`
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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).
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
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer China in the midfield.
45’`
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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).
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at .
[05:47:12]`
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Match half-time
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:0. Both Japan and China use this time to refresh tactics.
[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.
46’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
49’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
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 .
56’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The footballer China out, shaking things up at .
56’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps FC player China out, shaking things up at .
58’`
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Goal kick
The player China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
58’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as The footballer Japan leaves the field.
58’`
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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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Back of the net
2 — 0
Ito Junya (Japan) scores for Japan, and erupts in celebration!
62’`
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Free kick
FC player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
63’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player China’s effort.
64’`
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Substitution
The player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
65’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Chenjie Zhu (China) near the goal line.
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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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
68’`
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The player China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
69’`
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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.
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
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the midfield.
72’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
73’`
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Substitution
FC player Japan exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
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
China gets a goal kick as The FC footballer China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
82’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer China protests the decision.
83’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
84’`
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Free kick
The player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
85’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The footballer China out, shaking things up at .
89’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at for Japan and China.
90 + 2’`
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The player China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
[06:50:09]`
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The match is over
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim ends proceedings at , and Japan vs. China is history.
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
8’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Minamino Takumi (Japan) near the goal line.
13’`
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Penalty scored
1 — 0
China’s Osako Yuya (Japan) converts the penalty, and roars in approval.
15’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
20’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
23’`
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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.
25’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
25’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
30’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
34’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Japan in the midfield.
39’`
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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).
45’`
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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).
46’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
49’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
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 .
58’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as The footballer Japan leaves the field.
58’`
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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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Back of the net
2 — 0
Ito Junya (Japan) scores for Japan, and erupts in celebration!
68’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
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
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the midfield.
72’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
73’`
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Substitution
FC player Japan exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
83’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
85’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
4’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
7’`
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Goal kick
The footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
20’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
25’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
35’`
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The yellow card comes on
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim books Lei Wu (China) with a yellow card for Japan at .
36’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer China’s effort.
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
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer China in the midfield.
56’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The footballer China out, shaking things up at .
56’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps FC player China out, shaking things up at .
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
FC player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
63’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player China’s effort.
64’`
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Substitution
The player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
65’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Chenjie Zhu (China) near the goal line.
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
China gets a goal kick as The player China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
69’`
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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.
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
China gets a goal kick as The FC footballer China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
82’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer China protests the decision.
84’`
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Free kick
The player China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The footballer China out, shaking things up at .
89’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
90 + 2’`
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The player China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.