[10:00:10]`
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Today's match is starting
Play starts at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player leads Japan into the opening moments.
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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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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 Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
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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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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Croatia ready to send it long.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
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
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
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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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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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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
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 Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Stoppage time
Al Janoub Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
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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Players leave the pitch
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:0. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
[11:02:53]`
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Start of the second half
Croatia starts the half at Al Janoub Stadium, and The footballer looks to make an impact.
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Goal kick
FC player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum 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
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
55’`
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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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
62’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) near the goal line.
64’`
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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 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
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.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
71’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
74’`
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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.
75’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with FC player Japan coming off the pitch.
76’`
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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.
78’`
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Corner kick
Modric Luka (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
78’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
79’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
83’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
84’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
85’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
86’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Japan ready to send it long.
87’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
88’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
90’`
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Yellow card
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
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
[11:52:02]`
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Players leave the pitch
The first half ends at Al Janoub Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 1:1, and now Japan and Croatia prepare for the second half.
[11:57:24]`
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First 15-minute extra time
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
92’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
93’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
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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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Substitution
FC player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
105 + 1’`
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Added time
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and Croatia pushes forward 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 prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Croatia coming off the pitch.
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Coach prepares 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
The second half of extra time kicks off at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan seeks a breakthrough.
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
Japan earns a corner kick as Orsic Mislav (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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Extra Time
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
[12:33:12]`
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Match half-time
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.
[12:37:14]`
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A penalty shoot-out
Al Janoub Stadium holds its breath as Japan kicks off the post-match penalties.
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Penalty miss
Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
1 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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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
1 — 3
Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Accurate penalty shot
2 — 3
Asano Takuma (Japan) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Japan’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
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
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
[12:43:09]`
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The match is over
Elfath Ismail ends proceedings at Al Janoub Stadium, and Japan vs. Croatia is history.
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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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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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
43’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
62’`
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Free kick
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
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
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 signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
74’`
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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.
75’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with FC player Japan coming off the pitch.
76’`
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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.
78’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
79’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
86’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Japan ready to send it long.
87’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
88’`
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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.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
92’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
93’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
116’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Penalty miss
Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
Asano Takuma (Japan) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
3’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
3’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
8’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Croatia ready to send it long.
13’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
17’`
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Goal kick
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 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
The FC footballer Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds 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.
46’`
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Goal kick
FC player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) near the goal line.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
78’`
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Corner kick
Modric Luka (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
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
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
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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Yellow card
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
92’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Croatia’s effort.
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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Substitution
FC player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Croatia coming off the pitch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
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
Japan earns a corner kick as Orsic Mislav (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
0 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Accurate penalty shot
0 — 3
Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Japan’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal
0 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
