[10:00:10]`
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Today's match is starting
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
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Croatia ready to send it long.
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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.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
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Goal kick
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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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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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Goal
1 — 0
Croatia celebrates as Yoshida Maya assists Maeda Daizen (Japan) for a stunning goal at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Extra Time
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and Croatia pushes forward 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 Modric Luka (Croatia).
[10:47:55]`
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Match half-time
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Al Janoub Stadium, pausing the match at 1:0. Japan and Croatia now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
[11:02:53]`
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The second-half start
Elfath Ismail gets Japan and Croatia back underway at Al Janoub Stadium for the next half.
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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 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 FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
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Goal
1 — 1
Japan takes the lead thanks to Lovren Dejan’s assist to Perisic Ivan (Croatia), thrilling Al Janoub Stadium.
58’`
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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.
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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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
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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 prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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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.
71’`
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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.
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
The ball deflects off Modric Luka (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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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
The FC footballer Croatia 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 The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
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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.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Substitution
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
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
Croatia faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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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 + 2’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
[11:52:02]`
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Match half-time
With the scoreline at 1:1, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan and Croatia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[11:57:24]`
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First extra half started
Japan kicks off the first extra-time half at Al Janoub Stadium, chasing victory.
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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.
92’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Croatia lines up to restart play.
93’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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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.
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.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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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.
105 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
[12:14:22]`
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Half-time
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:1. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
[12:16:59]`
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Second extra half started
Japan begins the second half of extra time at Al Janoub Stadium, guided by Elfath Ismail.
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
112’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Orsic Mislav (Croatia).
116’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Japan protests the decision.
116’`
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Caution
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Extra Time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
[12:33:12]`
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Half-time
With the scoreline at 1:1, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan and Croatia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[12:37:14]`
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A penalty shoot-out
Elfath Ismail starts the post-match penalties at Al Janoub Stadium, Japan vs Croatia.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Elfath Ismail watches Minamino Takumi (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
1 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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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
1 — 3
Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
2 — 3
Asano Takuma (Japan) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Missed penalty
Livaja Marko (Croatia) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty 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 game 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
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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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.
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Goal
1 — 0
Croatia celebrates as Yoshida Maya assists Maeda Daizen (Japan) for a stunning goal at Al Janoub Stadium.
49’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan) near the goal line.
58’`
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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.
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
64’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
74’`
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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.
75’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps FC player Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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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.
78’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
84’`
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Goal kick
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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
92’`
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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.
93’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
95’`
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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.
98’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
102’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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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.
106’`
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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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Japan protests the decision.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
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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Goal in a penalty shootouts
2 — 0
Asano Takuma (Japan) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Missed penalty
Elfath Ismail watches Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
3’`
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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.
8’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
17’`
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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.
21’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
46’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as FC player Croatia lines up to restart play.
55’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Japan takes the lead thanks to Lovren Dejan’s assist to Perisic Ivan (Croatia), thrilling Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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 prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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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.
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
The ball deflects off Modric Luka (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
74’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
78’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
81’`
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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.
83’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Croatia’s effort.
85’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The FC footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
88’`
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Free kick
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
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
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
92’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Croatia lines up to restart play.
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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Substitution
The footballer Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
99’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
110’`
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Free kick
The player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
112’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Orsic Mislav (Croatia).
116’`
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Caution
Barisic Borna (Croatia) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
0 — 2
Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Accurate penalty shot
0 — 3
Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
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Missed penalty
Livaja Marko (Croatia) misses the target for Japan, a costly slip at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
0 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!
