[05:01:08]`
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The kick-off
Japan and China begin their battle at , officiated by Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The footballer China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Minamino Takumi (Japan) near the goal line.
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Scored penalty shot
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as Osako Yuya (Japan) nails the penalty kick at .
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
25’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
25’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
30’`
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Minamino Takumi (Japan).
34’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
35’`
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Yellow card
Lei Wu (China) sees yellow from Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim, a warning for Japan at .
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer China’s effort.
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
39’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Minamino Takumi (Japan) near the goal line.
41’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player China in the midfield.
42’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
45’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at .
[05:47:12]`
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Players leave the pitch
With the scoreline at 1:0, referee Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim calls for half-time. Japan and China step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[06:02:08]`
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The second half gets underway
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim kicks off the second half at , with Japan on the attack.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
49’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
51’`
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
56’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
56’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as The footballer China leaves the field.
56’`
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Substitution
FC player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
58’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The player China lines up to restart play.
58’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Japan out, shaking things up at .
58’`
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Substitution
The footballer Japan exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
61’`
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Goal
2 — 0
A brilliant goal by China’s Ito Junya (Japan), lighting up the match at .
62’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player China’s effort.
63’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The player China is brought down near ’s stands.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
The player China is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
65’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Chenjie Zhu (China) near the goal line.
65’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
68’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
68’`
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Goal kick
The player China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
69’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
69’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
71’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
72’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
73’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at .
78’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player China in the midfield.
79’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer China ready to send it long.
82’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer China protests the decision.
83’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
84’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at , with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
89’`
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Goal kick
The footballer China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
89’`
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Substitution
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as FC player China leaves the field.
89’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as The footballer China leaves the field.
89’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Extra Time
China faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim at .
90 + 2’`
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Goal kick
The player China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
[06:50:09]`
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The match is over
It’s all over at , with Japan reflecting on the battle against China.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
8’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Minamino Takumi (Japan) near the goal line.
13’`
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Scored penalty shot
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as Osako Yuya (Japan) nails the penalty kick at .
15’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
20’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
23’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
25’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
25’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
30’`
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Minamino Takumi (Japan).
34’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
39’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Minamino Takumi (Japan) near the goal line.
45’`
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Corner kick
Minamino Takumi (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
46’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
49’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
51’`
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Corner kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim points to the corner flag as China prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
56’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Minamino Takumi (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
58’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Japan out, shaking things up at .
58’`
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Substitution
The footballer Japan exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
61’`
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Goal
2 — 0
A brilliant goal by China’s Ito Junya (Japan), lighting up the match at .
68’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Minamino Takumi (Japan) forces the ball out of play at .
69’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
71’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
72’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
73’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at .
83’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Japan is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at , with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
4’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .
7’`
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Goal kick
China gets a goal kick as The footballer China clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
20’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The FC footballer China lines up to restart play.
25’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
35’`
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Yellow card
Lei Wu (China) sees yellow from Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim, a warning for Japan at .
36’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer China’s effort.
37’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
41’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player China in the midfield.
42’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
56’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as The footballer China leaves the field.
56’`
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Substitution
FC player China exits for Japan, and watches the tactical switch.
58’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The player China lines up to restart play.
62’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player China’s effort.
63’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The player China is brought down near ’s stands.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
The player China is substituted for China, as Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals at .
65’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to China after a strong move by Chenjie Zhu (China) near the goal line.
65’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
68’`
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Goal kick
The player China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
69’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer China steps up to take a free kick for China as tension builds at .
78’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player China in the midfield.
79’`
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Goal kick
The Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer China ready to send it long.
82’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer China protests the decision.
84’`
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Free kick
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player China in the midfield.
89’`
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Goal kick
The footballer China steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
89’`
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Substitution
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as FC player China leaves the field.
89’`
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Coach makes sub
Al-Jassim Abdulrahman Ibrahim oversees China’s substitution as The footballer China leaves the field.
89’`
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Free kick
China is set to take a free kick after The footballer China is brought down near ’s stands.
90 + 2’`
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Goal kick
The player China takes the goal kick for China after the ball goes wide at .