[05:00:11]`
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The start whistle was blown
Play starts at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer leads Japan U23 into the opening moments.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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Stoppage time
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and New Zealand U23 pushes forward at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
[05:46:33]`
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Half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 level (or ahead) at 0:0. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[06:02:04]`
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The second-half start
Elfath Ismail gets Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 back underway at Kashima Soccer Stadium for the next half.
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Coach makes sub
FC player New Zealand U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Booking
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Caution
New Zealand U23’s Garbett Matthew (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Caution
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Bell Joe (New Zealand U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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Substitution
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Substitution
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Bell Joe (New Zealand U23).
82’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The footballer New Zealand U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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Yellow card
Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Kashima Soccer Stadium for Japan U23 and New Zealand U23.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[06:50:06]`
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Match half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 level (or ahead) at 0:0. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The player Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
[06:55:05]`
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Extra time has started
Elfath Ismail signals the start of extra time’s first half at Kashima Soccer Stadium for Japan U23 and New Zealand U23.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan U23).
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) near the goal line.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
102’`
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
103’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[07:10:28]`
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Players leave the pitch
With the scoreline at 0:0, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps FC player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[07:12:48]`
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Whistle blow announces the start of 2nd extra half
Elfath Ismail starts the second extra-time half at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with New Zealand U23 on the ball.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
110’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
111’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
112’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
[07:27:55]`
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Match half-time
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Kashima Soccer Stadium, pausing the match at 0:0. Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
[07:31:45]`
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Shootouts
The shootout begins at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with New Zealand U23 facing Elfath Ismail’s oversight.
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Goal
0 — 1
Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) scores for Japan U23 in the shootout, sending Kashima Soccer Stadium into a frenzy!
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Goal
1 — 1
Japan U23’s Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Japan U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Goal
2 — 1
New Zealand U23’s Itakura Kou (Japan U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Penalty miss
Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) misses the target for Japan U23, a costly slip at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
3 — 1
Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Accurate penalty shot
3 — 2
Japan U23’s McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Penalty goal
4 — 2
Japan U23’s Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
[07:38:49]`
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Full-time
New Zealand U23 celebrates as Elfath Ismail calls time at Kashima Soccer Stadium after a thrilling contest.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
9’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
10’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
21’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
21’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
35’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
48’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
49’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
49’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
52’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
53’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
55’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
58’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
59’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
64’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
69’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
70’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
71’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
75’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
83’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
87’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
89’`
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Yellow card
Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
91’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
91’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The player Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
96’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan U23).
96’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
96’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) near the goal line.
105’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps FC player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
108’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
110’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
114’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
116’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
119’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Goal
1 — 0
Japan U23’s Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Goal
2 — 0
New Zealand U23’s Itakura Kou (Japan U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
3 — 0
Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Penalty goal
4 — 0
Japan U23’s Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
3’`
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
6’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
7’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
11’`
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
26’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
31’`
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
34’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
38’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
43’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
45’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
47’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
51’`
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Coach makes sub
FC player New Zealand U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
55’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
58’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
61’`
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
64’`
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Caution
New Zealand U23’s Garbett Matthew (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
68’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
71’`
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Caution
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
75’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Bell Joe (New Zealand U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
76’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
79’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
79’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
79’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Bell Joe (New Zealand U23).
82’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
85’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The footballer New Zealand U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
85’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
89’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
92’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
93’`
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Free kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
97’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
102’`
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
103’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
107’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
111’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
112’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
114’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
115’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
117’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
120’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Goal
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Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) scores for Japan U23 in the shootout, sending Kashima Soccer Stadium into a frenzy!
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Japan U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Penalty miss
Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) misses the target for Japan U23, a costly slip at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
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Japan U23’s McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.