[10:00:10]`
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The match has started
Elfath Ismail gets the game underway at Al Janoub Stadium as Japan kicks off against Croatia.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
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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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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Croatia 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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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
FC 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 FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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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.
40’`
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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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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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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
1 — 0
Yoshida Maya lays it off perfectly for Maeda Daizen (Japan) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
[10:47:55]`
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Players leave the pitch
With the scoreline at 1:0, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan and Croatia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[11:02:53]`
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The second-half start
The whistle blows, and Japan resumes play at Al Janoub Stadium under Elfath Ismail’s eye.
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Goal kick
FC player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
54’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
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Goal
1 — 1
Croatia celebrates as Lovren Dejan assists Perisic Ivan (Croatia) for a stunning goal at Al Janoub Stadium.
58’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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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.
62’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
63’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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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.
68’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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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.
71’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Croatia’s effort.
73’`
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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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
74’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
75’`
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Substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
78’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
78’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
79’`
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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.
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 The footballer Japan’s effort.
83’`
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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.
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.
85’`
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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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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
88’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90’`
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Booking
Croatia’s Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
Al Janoub Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
FC player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 2’`
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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.
[11:52:02]`
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Half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan and Croatia level (or ahead) at 1:1. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[11:57:24]`
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First 15-minute extra time
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
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
93’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Japan ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
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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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Coach makes sub
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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Coach makes sub
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
102’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
105 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Al Janoub Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
[12:14:22]`
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Half-time
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Al Janoub Stadium, pausing the match at 1:1. Japan and Croatia now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
[12:16:59]`
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Whistle blow announces the start of 2nd extra half
Elfath Ismail starts the second extra-time half at Al Janoub Stadium, with Croatia on the ball.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
112’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Orsic Mislav (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
116’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
[12:33:12]`
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Half-time
The first half ends at Al Janoub Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 1:1, and now Japan and Croatia prepare for the second half.
[12:37:14]`
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Post-match penalties
Al Janoub Stadium holds its breath as Japan kicks off the post-match penalties.
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Penalty miss
Croatia’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Penalty goal
1 — 2
Croatia’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Elfath Ismail watches Mitoma Kaoru (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
1 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Goal
2 — 3
Asano Takuma (Japan) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Croatia’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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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 match is over
Elfath Ismail ends proceedings at Al Janoub Stadium, and Japan vs. Croatia is history.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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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.
16’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
24’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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.
43’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
43’`
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Goal
1 — 0
Yoshida Maya lays it off perfectly for Maeda Daizen (Japan) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
49’`
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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.
51’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
54’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan).
58’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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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.
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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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
64’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The FC footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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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.
71’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
74’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
75’`
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Substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
78’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
79’`
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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.
83’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
87’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
90 + 2’`
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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.
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
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The player Japan ready to send it long.
95’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
98’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan’s effort.
102’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
106’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
116’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Penalty miss
Croatia’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Elfath Ismail watches Mitoma Kaoru (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
2 — 0
Asano Takuma (Japan) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Penalty miss
Japan’s Yoshida Maya (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The footballer Croatia lines up to restart play.
3’`
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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.
8’`
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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.
13’`
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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.
17’`
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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.
21’`
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Free kick
FC player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
24’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
35’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
39’`
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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.
40’`
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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.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
46’`
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Goal kick
FC player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
55’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Croatia celebrates as Lovren Dejan assists Perisic Ivan (Croatia) for a stunning goal at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
63’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
68’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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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.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Croatia’s effort.
73’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
74’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Croatia’s effort.
78’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
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 FC player Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
85’`
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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.
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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Booking
Croatia’s Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
FC player Croatia steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
92’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
99’`
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
99’`
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Coach makes sub
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The footballer Croatia coming off the pitch.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
112’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Orsic Mislav (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Barisic Borna (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Penalty goal
0 — 2
Croatia’s Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Croatia’s Livaja Marko (Croatia) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Goal
0 — 4
Pasalic Mario (Croatia) scores for Japan in the shootout, sending Al Janoub Stadium into a frenzy!