[05:56:50]`
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A coin toss
Japan and Ghana begin their battle at , officiated by .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Ghana lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The player Ghana lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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Corner kick
The player Japan wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
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Goal kick
FC player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off FC player Japan, giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
The footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
29’`
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Back of the net
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as FC player Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
FC player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Ghana in the midfield.
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
The player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Booking
Ghana’s The footballer Japan is cautioned by , a yellow at .
40’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Ghana in the midfield.
43’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Ghana protests the decision.
44’`
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Back of the net
1 — 1
The footballer Ghana smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
45 + 1’`
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Goal scored
2 — 1
Japan takes the lead as The FC footballer Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
45 + 2’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
[06:44:12]`
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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 2:1. Both Japan and Ghana use this time to refresh tactics.
[06:59:26]`
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The game has been started after the break
kicks off the second half at , with Japan on the attack.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The player Japan near the goal line.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Ghana’s effort.
50’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Ghana’s effort.
52’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
54’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Ghana ready to send it long.
59’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as The footballer Japan forces the ball out of play at .
63’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Ghana takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Ghana’s effort.
64’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The FC footballer Japan near the goal line.
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Substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
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Substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
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Coach makes sub
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
69’`
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Substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
71’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Ghana ready to send it long.
71’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Goal scored
3 — 1
The footballer Japan smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
75’`
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Free kick
FC player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
76’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Ghana protests the decision.
78’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
80’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Coach makes sub
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
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Substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
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Coach prepares substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
82’`
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Back of the net
4 — 1
A brilliant goal by Ghana’s The player Japan, lighting up the match at .
84’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Japan protests the decision.
84’`
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Booking
Japan’s The player Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
85’`
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The player Ghana clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
85’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
88’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The player Japan near the goal line.
90’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
90’`
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Booking
Japan’s The FC footballer Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
90 + 4’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Ghana in the midfield.
[07:48:29]`
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Fulltime
The match concludes at as Japan and Ghana shake hands.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
12’`
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Corner kick
The player Japan wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
16’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
22’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off FC player Japan, giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
29’`
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Back of the net
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as FC player Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
31’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
36’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
39’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
40’`
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Booking
Ghana’s The footballer Japan is cautioned by , a yellow at .
45 + 1’`
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Goal scored
2 — 0
Japan takes the lead as The FC footballer Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
46’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The player Japan near the goal line.
48’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
52’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
59’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as The footballer Japan forces the ball out of play at .
64’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
66’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The FC footballer Japan near the goal line.
69’`
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Coach makes sub
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
69’`
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Substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
71’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
73’`
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Goal scored
3 — 0
The footballer Japan smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
80’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the midfield.
81’`
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Coach makes sub
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
81’`
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Substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
82’`
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Back of the net
4 — 0
A brilliant goal by Ghana’s The player Japan, lighting up the match at .
84’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Japan protests the decision.
85’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
89’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The player Japan near the goal line.
90’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
1’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Ghana lines up to restart play.
8’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
10’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The player Ghana lines up to restart play.
12’`
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
14’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
16’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
18’`
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Goal kick
FC player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
23’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
25’`
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Free kick
The footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
30’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
32’`
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Free kick
FC player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
33’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Ghana in the midfield.
40’`
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Free kick
The player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
40’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Ghana in the midfield.
43’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Ghana protests the decision.
44’`
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Back of the net
0 — 1
The footballer Ghana smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
45 + 2’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
49’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Ghana’s effort.
50’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Ghana’s effort.
54’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Ghana ready to send it long.
63’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Ghana takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
64’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Ghana’s effort.
68’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
68’`
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Substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
71’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Ghana ready to send it long.
75’`
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Free kick
FC player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
76’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Ghana protests the decision.
78’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
82’`
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
82’`
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Coach prepares substitution
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
84’`
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Booking
Japan’s The player Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
85’`
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The player Ghana clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
88’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
90’`
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Booking
Japan’s The FC footballer Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
90 + 4’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Ghana in the midfield.