[07:00:44]`
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A coin toss
Valenzuela Saez Jesus gets the game underway at Ajinomoto Stadium as Japan U23 kicks off against South Africa U23.
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U23’s effort.
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as FC player South Africa U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The player South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
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The yellow card comes on
Endo Wataru (Japan U23) sees yellow from Valenzuela Saez Jesus, a warning for Japan U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium.
41’`
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Free kick
The footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
42’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
44’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan U23’s effort.
45’`
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Goal kick
The footballer South Africa U23 takes the goal kick for South Africa U23 after the ball goes wide at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan U23 extra hope at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45 + 2’`
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Corner kick
Cele Thabo (South Africa U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45 + 2’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
[07:47:50]`
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Players leave the pitch
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan U23 and South Africa U23 level (or ahead) at 0:0. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[08:03:06]`
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The second half gets underway
FC player leads South Africa U23 out for the second half at Ajinomoto Stadium with momentum in mind.
48’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer South Africa U23 protests the decision.
49’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
50’`
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Free kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
50’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 takes the goal kick for South Africa U23 after the ball goes wide at Ajinomoto Stadium.
52’`
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Corner kick
Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
54’`
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Goal kick
The footballer South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
55’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
56’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
57’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer South Africa U23 protests the decision.
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Booking
South Africa U23’s Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) is cautioned by Valenzuela Saez Jesus, a yellow at Ajinomoto Stadium.
59’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
60’`
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Goal kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
60’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The footballer Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Ajinomoto Stadium.
64’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer South Africa U23’s effort.
65’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as FC player South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
66’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
67’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
68’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player South Africa U23 protests the decision.
71’`
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Back of the net
1 — 0
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) smashes it in for South Africa U23, and Ajinomoto Stadium roars with excitement.
72’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
72’`
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for South Africa U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium, with fresh legs entering the fray.
73’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
74’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
74’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as The player South Africa U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
79’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The FC footballer South Africa U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
81’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Soma Yuki (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Ajinomoto Stadium crowd.
82’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Soma Yuki (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Ajinomoto Stadium crowd.
85’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Ajinomoto Stadium, with FC player Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
90’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player South Africa U23 protests the decision.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Ajinomoto Stadium for Japan U23 and South Africa U23.
90’`
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Booking
Japan U23’s Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Valenzuela Saez Jesus at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The FC footballer South Africa U23 exits for Japan U23, and Ajinomoto Stadium watches the tactical switch.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player South Africa U23 protests the decision.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for South Africa U23 after the ball goes wide at Ajinomoto Stadium.
[08:52:30]`
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The game is over
Valenzuela Saez Jesus ends proceedings at Ajinomoto Stadium, and Japan U23 vs. South Africa U23 is history.
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
10’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
33’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Ajinomoto Stadium.
37’`
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The yellow card comes on
Endo Wataru (Japan U23) sees yellow from Valenzuela Saez Jesus, a warning for Japan U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium.
44’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan U23’s effort.
45 + 2’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
49’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
52’`
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Corner kick
Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
55’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
57’`
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Booking
South Africa U23’s Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) is cautioned by Valenzuela Saez Jesus, a yellow at Ajinomoto Stadium.
60’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The footballer Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
63’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Ajinomoto Stadium.
65’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
67’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
71’`
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Back of the net
1 — 0
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) smashes it in for South Africa U23, and Ajinomoto Stadium roars with excitement.
72’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
72’`
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for South Africa U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium, with fresh legs entering the fray.
73’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
74’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
81’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Soma Yuki (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Ajinomoto Stadium crowd.
82’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Soma Yuki (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Ajinomoto Stadium crowd.
85’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Ajinomoto Stadium, with FC player Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
90’`
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Booking
Japan U23’s Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Valenzuela Saez Jesus at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
90 + 5’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for South Africa U23 after the ball goes wide at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
3’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U23’s effort.
8’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
11’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
15’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as FC player South Africa U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
20’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
26’`
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Free kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
29’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
36’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The player South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
37’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
38’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
41’`
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Free kick
The footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
42’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45’`
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Goal kick
The footballer South Africa U23 takes the goal kick for South Africa U23 after the ball goes wide at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45 + 2’`
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Corner kick
Cele Thabo (South Africa U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
48’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer South Africa U23 protests the decision.
50’`
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Free kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
50’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 takes the goal kick for South Africa U23 after the ball goes wide at Ajinomoto Stadium.
54’`
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Goal kick
The footballer South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
56’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
57’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer South Africa U23 protests the decision.
59’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
60’`
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Goal kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
64’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer South Africa U23’s effort.
65’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as FC player South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
66’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
68’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player South Africa U23 protests the decision.
74’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as The player South Africa U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
79’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The FC footballer South Africa U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player South Africa U23 protests the decision.
90 + 1’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The FC footballer South Africa U23 exits for Japan U23, and Ajinomoto Stadium watches the tactical switch.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player South Africa U23 protests the decision.