[10:00:10]`
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A coin toss
Elfath Ismail gets the game underway at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan kicks off against Croatia.
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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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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
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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 takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
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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 steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
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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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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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Goal
1 — 0
Yoshida Maya lays it off perfectly for Maeda Daizen (Japan) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
45 + 1’`
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Added time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Modric Luka (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
[10:47:55]`
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Half-time
With the scoreline at 1:0, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan and Croatia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[11:02:53]`
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The second-half start
Elfath Ismail gets Japan and Croatia back underway at Al Janoub Stadium for the next half.
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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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
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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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Goal
1 — 1
Japan takes the lead thanks to Lovren Dejan’s assist to Perisic Ivan (Croatia), thrilling 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.
62’`
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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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Substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach prepares substitution
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
71’`
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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.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Croatia’s effort.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
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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.
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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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
Japan earns a corner kick as Modric Luka (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
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Goal kick
FC player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
88’`
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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.
88’`
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Free kick
FC player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds 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 Japan’s effort.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Al Janoub Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
90 + 1’`
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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 + 2’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
[11:52:02]`
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Half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan and Croatia level (or ahead) at 1:1. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[11:57:24]`
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First extra half started
Elfath Ismail signals the start of extra time’s first half at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
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Corner kick
Ito Junya (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
92’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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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.
95’`
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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.
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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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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
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.
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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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Substitution
Japan swaps The player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
[12:16:59]`
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Second 15-minute extra time
Al Janoub Stadium watches Japan start the second extra-time half under Elfath Ismail’s signal.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Orsic Mislav (Croatia).
116’`
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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.
116’`
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Booking
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Added time
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and Croatia pushes forward at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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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.
[12:33:12]`
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Players leave the pitch
With the scoreline at 1:1, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan and Croatia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[12:37:14]`
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Post-match penalties
Japan lines up for the post-match penalty shootout at Al Janoub Stadium, tension rising.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Penalty goal
1 — 2
Croatia’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Penalty goal
1 — 3
Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Penalty goal
2 — 3
Croatia’s Asano Takuma (Japan) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Japan’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Missed penalty
Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
2 — 4
Japan’s Pasalic Mario (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
[12:43:09]`
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The game is over
The match concludes at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan and Croatia shake hands.
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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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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
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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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
24’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum 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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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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Goal
1 — 0
Yoshida Maya lays it off perfectly for Maeda Daizen (Japan) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
49’`
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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.
51’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
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
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
62’`
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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.
64’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
64’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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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.
71’`
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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.
74’`
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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.
75’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up 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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
83’`
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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.
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
The player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
87’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
88’`
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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.
90’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
92’`
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Corner kick
Ito Junya (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
102’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
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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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
116’`
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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.
120 + 1’`
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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.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Penalty goal
2 — 0
Croatia’s Asano Takuma (Japan) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment 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.
3’`
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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.
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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.
13’`
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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.
17’`
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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.
21’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
39’`
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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.
40’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Modric Luka (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Japan takes the lead thanks to Lovren Dejan’s assist to Perisic Ivan (Croatia), thrilling 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
Japan earns a corner kick as Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Croatia’s effort.
73’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
74’`
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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.
78’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Modric Luka (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
81’`
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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.
83’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
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
FC player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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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.
92’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
95’`
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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.
99’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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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Substitution
Japan swaps The player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
112’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Orsic Mislav (Croatia).
116’`
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Booking
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
0 — 2
Croatia’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
0 — 3
Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Japan’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal
0 — 4
Japan’s Pasalic Mario (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
