[10:00:10]`
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A coin toss
Japan and Croatia begin their battle at Al Janoub Stadium, officiated by Elfath Ismail.
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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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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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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 takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide 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.
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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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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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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.
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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 Croatia protests the decision.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
35’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and Croatia pushes forward at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 3’`
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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.
[10:47:55]`
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Match half-time
The first half ends at Al Janoub Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 1:0, and now Japan and Croatia prepare for the second half.
[11:02:53]`
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Start of the second half-time
Croatia starts the half at Al Janoub Stadium, and The footballer looks to make an impact.
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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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
54’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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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
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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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.
62’`
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Substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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 makes sub
The FC footballer Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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Coach prepares substitution
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 takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
71’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
71’`
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Free kick
The footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
74’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
75’`
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Substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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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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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
83’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
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
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
86’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Coach makes sub
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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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Booking
Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning 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 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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
[11:52:02]`
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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.
[11:57:24]`
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Start of the first extra-time period
The first half of extra time gets underway at Al Janoub Stadium, with Croatia pushing forward.
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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.
92’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
95’`
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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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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
102’`
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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.
105 + 1’`
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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.
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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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.
106’`
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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
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 exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
[12:16:59]`
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Second extra half started
Al Janoub Stadium watches Japan start the second extra-time half under Elfath Ismail’s signal.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
112’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Orsic Mislav (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
116’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
116’`
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Added time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
[12:33:12]`
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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.
[12:37:14]`
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Post-match penalties
Croatia prepares for the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium, as Elfath Ismail sets the stage.
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
1 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Missed penalty
Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty 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
Asano Takuma (Japan) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Missed penalty
Livaja Marko (Croatia)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Yoshida Maya (Japan) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
2 — 4
Croatia’s Pasalic Mario (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:43:09]`
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A final whistle
Elfath Ismail blows the final whistle at Al Janoub Stadium, ending the clash between Japan and Croatia.
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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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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
16’`
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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.
18’`
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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.
24’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
54’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
58’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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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.
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 makes sub
The FC footballer Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
74’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
75’`
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Substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
87’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
92’`
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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.
93’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
95’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
98’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
102’`
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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.
105 + 1’`
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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.
106’`
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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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
2 — 0
Asano Takuma (Japan) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Yoshida Maya (Japan) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
3’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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 takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide 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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
21’`
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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.
24’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
35’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
45 + 3’`
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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.
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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Substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
68’`
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Coach prepares substitution
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 takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
71’`
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Free kick
The footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
78’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
81’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
83’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
85’`
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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.
88’`
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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.
90’`
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Booking
Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning 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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Croatia lines up to restart play.
95’`
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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.
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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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 exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
110’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
112’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Orsic Mislav (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
116’`
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
0 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Penalty 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)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
0 — 4
Croatia’s Pasalic Mario (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
