[05:00:59]`
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The kick-off
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals the start, and Japan U23 takes control at Saitama Stadium 2002.
2’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Mexico U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
3’`
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Corner kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak points to the corner flag as Japan U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Vega Alexis (Mexico U23).
4’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
5’`
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Free kick
The footballer Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
8’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Mexico U23 steps up for Mexico U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
10’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
11’`
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Free kick
The player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
13’`
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Penalty kick goal
1 — 0
Cordova Francisco (Mexico U23) calmly slots the penalty home for Mexico U23, igniting Saitama Stadium 2002!
14’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
18’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by FC player Mexico U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
19’`
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The yellow card comes on
Japan U23’s Endo Wataru (Japan U23) is cautioned by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak, a yellow at Saitama Stadium 2002.
21’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by The player Mexico U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
22’`
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Goal
2 — 0
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak nods as Cordova Francisco’s assist leads Vasquez Johan (Mexico U23) to net one for Mexico U23 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
24’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
25’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The player Mexico U23 lines up to restart play.
27’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
27’`
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Booking
Japan U23’s Vasquez Johan (Mexico U23) is cautioned by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak, a yellow at Saitama Stadium 2002.
29’`
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Corner kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak points to the corner flag as Japan U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
29’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with The footballer Mexico U23 ready to send it long.
32’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
34’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
37’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Mexico U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player Mexico U23’s effort.
37’`
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Free kick
The player Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
38’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Mexico U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
38’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with The footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
39’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
40’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with FC player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
41’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer Mexico U23 clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
42’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
42’`
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The yellow card comes on
Mexico U23’s Sanchez Jorge (Mexico U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak at Saitama Stadium 2002.
43’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as FC player Mexico U23 lines up to restart play.
45 + 1’`
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Extra Time
{Addtime} minutes added by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak, and Japan U23 pushes forward at Saitama Stadium 2002.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
45 + 2’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
[05:47:57]`
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Half-time
The first half ends at Saitama Stadium 2002 as Tessema Weyesa Bamlak blows the whistle. The score remains 2:0, and now Mexico U23 and Japan U23 prepare for the second half.
[06:05:08]`
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The second-half start
Japan U23 starts the half at Saitama Stadium 2002, and The player looks to make an impact.
46’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
49’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
49’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
51’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
52’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
53’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
55’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by The player Mexico U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
58’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Japan U23 after a strong move by Cordova Francisco (Mexico U23) near the goal line.
58’`
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Goal
3 — 0
Mexico U23 takes the lead thanks to Cordova Francisco’s assist to Vega Alexis (Mexico U23), thrilling Saitama Stadium 2002.
56’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer Mexico U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
60’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with FC player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
61’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as FC player Japan U23 protests the decision.
62’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with FC player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
62’`
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Substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
62’`
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Substitution
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak oversees Japan U23’s substitution as The player Japan U23 leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
64’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 gets a goal kick as The player Mexico U23 clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
65’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
69’`
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Corner kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak points to the corner flag as Japan U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan U23).
69’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as FC player Mexico U23 protests the decision.
71’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with The FC footballer Mexico U23 ready to send it long.
71’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Japan U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
76’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), giving Mexico U23 a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
76’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
78’`
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Goal
3 — 1
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak nods as Kubo Takefusa’s assist leads Mitoma Kaoru (Japan U23) to net one for Mexico U23 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
79’`
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Substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with FC player Mexico U23 coming off the pitch.
79’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The player Mexico U23 coming off the pitch.
80’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Mexico U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
80’`
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Yellow card
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak pulls out the yellow card for Japan U23’s Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) at Saitama Stadium 2002.
81’`
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Substitution
The player Japan U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
85’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 steps up for Mexico U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
86’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
86’`
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Substitution
Mexico U23 swaps The footballer Mexico U23 out, shaking things up at Saitama Stadium 2002.
86’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with FC player Mexico U23 coming off the pitch.
87’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
89’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Mexico U23 steps up for Mexico U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
89’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 gets a goal kick as FC player Mexico U23 clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
90 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Saitama Stadium 2002 for Mexico U23 and Japan U23.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The player Mexico U23 lines up to restart play.
90 + 3’`
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The yellow card comes on
Mexico U23’s Ochoa Guillermo (Mexico U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak at Saitama Stadium 2002.
[06:54:10]`
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The match is over
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak ends proceedings at Saitama Stadium 2002, and Mexico U23 vs. Japan U23 is history.
2’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Mexico U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
3’`
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Corner kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak points to the corner flag as Japan U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Vega Alexis (Mexico U23).
5’`
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Free kick
The footballer Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
8’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Mexico U23 steps up for Mexico U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
13’`
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Penalty kick goal
1 — 0
Cordova Francisco (Mexico U23) calmly slots the penalty home for Mexico U23, igniting Saitama Stadium 2002!
18’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by FC player Mexico U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
21’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by The player Mexico U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
22’`
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Goal
2 — 0
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak nods as Cordova Francisco’s assist leads Vasquez Johan (Mexico U23) to net one for Mexico U23 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
25’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The player Mexico U23 lines up to restart play.
27’`
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Booking
Japan U23’s Vasquez Johan (Mexico U23) is cautioned by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak, a yellow at Saitama Stadium 2002.
29’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with The footballer Mexico U23 ready to send it long.
34’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
37’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Mexico U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player Mexico U23’s effort.
37’`
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Free kick
The player Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
38’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Mexico U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
39’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
41’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer Mexico U23 clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
42’`
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The yellow card comes on
Mexico U23’s Sanchez Jorge (Mexico U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak at Saitama Stadium 2002.
43’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as FC player Mexico U23 lines up to restart play.
45 + 2’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Mexico U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
53’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
55’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by The player Mexico U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
58’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Japan U23 after a strong move by Cordova Francisco (Mexico U23) near the goal line.
58’`
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Goal
3 — 0
Mexico U23 takes the lead thanks to Cordova Francisco’s assist to Vega Alexis (Mexico U23), thrilling Saitama Stadium 2002.
56’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer Mexico U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
64’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 gets a goal kick as The player Mexico U23 clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
65’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
69’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as FC player Mexico U23 protests the decision.
71’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with The FC footballer Mexico U23 ready to send it long.
79’`
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Substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with FC player Mexico U23 coming off the pitch.
79’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The player Mexico U23 coming off the pitch.
80’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Mexico U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
85’`
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Goal kick
The player Mexico U23 steps up for Mexico U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
86’`
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Substitution
Mexico U23 swaps The footballer Mexico U23 out, shaking things up at Saitama Stadium 2002.
86’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with FC player Mexico U23 coming off the pitch.
89’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Mexico U23 steps up for Mexico U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 1’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 gets a goal kick as FC player Mexico U23 clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The player Mexico U23 lines up to restart play.
90 + 3’`
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The yellow card comes on
Mexico U23’s Ochoa Guillermo (Mexico U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak at Saitama Stadium 2002.
4’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
10’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
11’`
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Free kick
The player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
14’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for Japan U23 as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
19’`
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The yellow card comes on
Japan U23’s Endo Wataru (Japan U23) is cautioned by Tessema Weyesa Bamlak, a yellow at Saitama Stadium 2002.
24’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
27’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak awards a free kick to Mexico U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
29’`
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Corner kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak points to the corner flag as Japan U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
32’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
38’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with The footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
40’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with FC player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
42’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
46’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
49’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
49’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
51’`
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Goal kick
Mexico U23 prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
52’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
60’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with FC player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
61’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as FC player Japan U23 protests the decision.
62’`
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Goal kick
The Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a goal kick for Mexico U23, with FC player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
62’`
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Substitution
Mexico U23 makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
62’`
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Substitution
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak oversees Japan U23’s substitution as The player Japan U23 leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
69’`
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Corner kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak points to the corner flag as Japan U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan U23).
71’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Japan U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
76’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), giving Mexico U23 a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
76’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for Japan U23 after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
78’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak nods as Kubo Takefusa’s assist leads Mitoma Kaoru (Japan U23) to net one for Mexico U23 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
80’`
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Yellow card
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak pulls out the yellow card for Japan U23’s Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) at Saitama Stadium 2002.
81’`
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Substitution
The player Japan U23 exits for Mexico U23, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
86’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
87’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
89’`
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Free kick
Japan U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Tessema Weyesa Bamlak signals a free kick for Mexico U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.