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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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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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
The footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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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
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
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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
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
40’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
43’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
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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
Al Janoub Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
[10:47:55]`
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Players leave the pitch
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Al Janoub Stadium, pausing the match at 1:0. Japan and Croatia now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
[11:02:53]`
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Start of the second half-time
Elfath Ismail kicks off the second half at Al Janoub Stadium, with Japan on the attack.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Croatia lines up to restart play.
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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 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
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
55’`
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Goal
1 — 1
Croatia celebrates as Lovren Dejan assists Perisic Ivan (Croatia) for a stunning goal at Al Janoub Stadium.
58’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
62’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
62’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Kovacic Mateo (Croatia).
64’`
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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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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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.
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.
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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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
71’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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
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
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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Substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’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).
78’`
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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.
79’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
81’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
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.
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.
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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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
87’`
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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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
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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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail books Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) with a yellow card for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Stoppage 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 signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
[11:52:02]`
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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.
[11:57:24]`
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Whistle blow announces the start of 1st extra half
Elfath Ismail blows the whistle for the first half of extra time at Al Janoub Stadium, Japan in action.
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.
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.
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
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
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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Coach makes sub
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
105 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
[12:14:22]`
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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
The FC footballer Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps The player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The footballer Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
[12:16:59]`
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Second 15-minute extra time
The second half of extra time kicks off at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan seeks a breakthrough.
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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
Orsic Mislav (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity 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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Caution
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Stoppage 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
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
Al Janoub Stadium holds its breath as Japan kicks off the post-match penalties.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Japan’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
1 — 2
Japan’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Elfath Ismail watches Mitoma Kaoru (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
1 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Accurate penalty shot
2 — 3
Elfath Ismail nods as Asano Takuma (Japan) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Japan’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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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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Full-time
Elfath Ismail blows the final whistle at Al Janoub Stadium, ending the clash between Japan and 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
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
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
18’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
24’`
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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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
43’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
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 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 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
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
58’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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 Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
64’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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Substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
78’`
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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.
79’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
87’`
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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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
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
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
106’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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
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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Player misses from the penalty mark
Japan’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Elfath Ismail watches Mitoma Kaoru (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
2 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Asano Takuma (Japan) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Japan’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
3’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
17’`
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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.
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
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
46’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Croatia lines up to restart play.
55’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Croatia celebrates as Lovren Dejan assists Perisic Ivan (Croatia) for a stunning goal at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Kovacic Mateo (Croatia).
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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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The yellow card comes on
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
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
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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Coach makes sub
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
99’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps The player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The footballer Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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
Orsic Mislav (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Caution
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 2
Japan’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Penalty goal
0 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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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.
