[10:00:10]`
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The start whistle was blown
Elfath Ismail gets the game underway at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan kicks off against Croatia.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
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 player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
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
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
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
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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
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
1 — 0
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
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Modric Luka (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
[10:47:55]`
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Match half-time
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:0. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
[11:02:53]`
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The second half gets underway
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 FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
51’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
54’`
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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 — 1
Lovren Dejan lays it off perfectly for Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
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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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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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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals 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).
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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 The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
67’`
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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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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
70’`
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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.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Croatia’s effort.
73’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
74’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
74’`
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Goal kick
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
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
81’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
83’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
83’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
84’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
85’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum 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
The player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
90 + 2’`
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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.
[11:52:02]`
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Players leave the pitch
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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Start of the first extra-time period
Elfath Ismail signals the start of extra time’s first half at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
92’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Croatia ready to send it long.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
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
Japan swaps The footballer Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with FC player Croatia coming off the pitch.
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
Ito Junya (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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Added time
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:14:22]`
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Players leave the pitch
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:1. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
106’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The player Croatia coming off the pitch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:16:59]`
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Whistle blow announces the start of 2nd extra half
Croatia resumes play in the second half of extra time at Al Janoub Stadium, Elfath Ismail in charge.
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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
Orsic Mislav (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity 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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Booking
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope 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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Players leave the pitch
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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Shootouts
Croatia prepares for the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium, as Elfath Ismail sets the stage.
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
1 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
1 — 3
Croatia’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
Livaja Marko (Croatia) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Croatia’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Goal
2 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
[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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
16’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
24’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Goal
1 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Yoshida Maya’s assist leads Maeda Daizen (Japan) to net one for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
49’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
51’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
54’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity 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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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 makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
67’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan 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.
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 prepares substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
83’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
84’`
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Goal kick
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
The player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
90 + 2’`
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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.
92’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
93’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
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
Ito Junya (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Free kick
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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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip 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
Croatia’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
3’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
8’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
13’`
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Goal kick
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 steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
21’`
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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.
24’`
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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.
35’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Modric Luka (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Lovren Dejan lays it off perfectly for Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
62’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals 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
Japan swaps The player Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
70’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
74’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
78’`
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Corner kick
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
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 FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
88’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
92’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Croatia ready to send it long.
95’`
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
99’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
99’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with FC player Croatia 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.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Orsic Mislav (Croatia) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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Goal
0 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 3
Croatia’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Livaja Marko (Croatia) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
0 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
