[10:00:10]`
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Today's match is starting
Japan and Croatia begin their battle at Al Janoub Stadium, officiated by Elfath Ismail.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
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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.
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
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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.
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Goal kick
The player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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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.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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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.
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Goal
1 — 0
Yoshida Maya provides a slick pass, and Maeda Daizen (Japan) finishes it off for Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
[10:47:55]`
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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 Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
[11:02:53]`
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The game has been started after the break
The whistle blows, and Japan resumes play at Al Janoub Stadium under Elfath Ismail’s eye.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as FC player Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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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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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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
55’`
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Goal
1 — 1
Lovren Dejan lays it off perfectly for Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
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.
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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 FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
70’`
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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.
71’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
71’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
73’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
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 FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
75’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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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.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
78’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
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
The player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
87’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
88’`
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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.
88’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
90’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) with a yellow card for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Extra Time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia 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.
[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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First extra half started
Elfath Ismail blows the whistle for the first half of extra time at Al Janoub Stadium, Japan in action.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
92’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
93’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Japan ready to send it long.
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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.
95’`
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
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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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
105 + 1’`
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Extra Time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:14:22]`
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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 1:1. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
106’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach makes sub
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Croatia coming off the pitch.
106’`
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:16:59]`
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Whistle blow announces the start of 2nd extra half
Al Janoub Stadium watches Japan start the second extra-time half under Elfath Ismail’s signal.
110’`
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
112’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Orsic Mislav (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Japan protests the decision.
116’`
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Yellow card
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail 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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Match half-time
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Al Janoub Stadium, pausing the match at 1:1. Japan and Croatia now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
[12:37:14]`
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Shootouts
Japan lines up for the post-match penalty shootout at Al Janoub Stadium, tension rising.
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Missed penalty
Croatia’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Goal
1 — 2
Japan’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Missed penalty
Japan’s Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal
1 — 3
Croatia’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Missed penalty
Livaja Marko (Croatia) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Croatia’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Accurate penalty shot
2 — 4
Elfath Ismail nods as Pasalic Mario (Croatia) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:43:09]`
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The game is over
Croatia celebrates as Elfath Ismail calls time at Al Janoub Stadium after a thrilling contest.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
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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.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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
Yoshida Maya provides a slick pass, and Maeda Daizen (Japan) finishes it off for Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium.
49’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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 FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum 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.
64’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
71’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
74’`
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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.
75’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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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.
78’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
86’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
87’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
88’`
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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.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan 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.
92’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
93’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Japan ready to send it long.
95’`
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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.
98’`
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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.
102’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
106’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Japan protests the decision.
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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Missed penalty
Croatia’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Missed penalty
Japan’s Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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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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Player misses from the penalty mark
Croatia’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
3’`
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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.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
17’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
21’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
24’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
35’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
39’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
40’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
46’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as FC player Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
55’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Lovren Dejan lays it off perfectly for Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
62’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
70’`
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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.
71’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
73’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90’`
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Booking
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
92’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
99’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
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
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Croatia coming off the pitch.
106’`
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
110’`
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
112’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Orsic Mislav (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Yellow card
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
0 — 2
Japan’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Goal
0 — 3
Croatia’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Livaja Marko (Croatia) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
0 — 4
Elfath Ismail nods as Pasalic Mario (Croatia) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.