[06:30:43]`
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The kick-off
Iran and Japan begin their battle at Education City Stadium, officiated by Ma Ning.
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The footballer Iran lines up to restart play.
8’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Iran’s effort.
10’`
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Free kick
Japan is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Iran is brought down near Education City Stadium’s stands.
10’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
12’`
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Goal kick
The player Iran steps up for Iran’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Education City Stadium.
13’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
18’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Education City Stadium midfield.
20’`
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Corner kick
Ma Ning points to the corner flag as Japan prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan).
21’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan) wins a corner for Iran, setting up an opportunity at Education City Stadium.
22’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
24’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Iran steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
24’`
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Yellow card
Ma Ning pulls out the yellow card for Japan’s Itakura Kou (Japan) at Education City Stadium.
27’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Education City Stadium midfield.
28’`
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Goal scored
0 — 1
Morita Hidemasa (Japan) smashes it in for Japan, and Education City Stadium roars with excitement.
31’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
33’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The footballer Iran protests the decision.
35’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Education City Stadium midfield.
36’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as FC player Iran protests the decision.
38’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The player Iran protests the decision.
39’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
40’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The footballer Iran lines up to restart play.
43’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Iran’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Education City Stadium.
45’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with FC player Japan ready to send it long.
45 + 1’`
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Added time
{Addtime} minutes added by Ma Ning, and Japan pushes forward at Education City Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
[07:18:34]`
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Half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Iran and Japan level (or ahead) at 0:1. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[07:33:31]`
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Start of the second half
Japan starts the half at Education City Stadium, and The FC footballer looks to make an impact.
47’`
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Corner kick
Ma Ning points to the corner flag as Japan prepares to take it, thanks to Jahanbakhsh Alireza (Iran).
47’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
48’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Iran’s effort.
48’`
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Yellow card
Japan’s Ueda Ayase (Japan) is cautioned by Ma Ning, a yellow at Education City Stadium.
50’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
51’`
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Goal kick
The player Iran takes the goal kick for Japan after the ball goes wide at Education City Stadium.
52’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Iran ready to send it long.
53’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Iran takes the goal kick for Japan after the ball goes wide at Education City Stadium.
54’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
55’`
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Goal
1 — 1
Iran takes the lead thanks to Azmoun Sardar’s assist to Mohebi Mohammad (Iran), thrilling Education City Stadium.
56’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
61’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
62’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Japan after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan) near the goal line.
67’`
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Goal kick
Japan gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Education City Stadium’s fans.
69’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
70’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to FC player Iran’s effort.
71’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
72’`
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Free kick
FC player Iran steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
73’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
73’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The player Iran in the Education City Stadium midfield.
75’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Iran steps up for Iran’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Education City Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as FC player Iran protests the decision.
80’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ghoddos Saman (Iran), giving Iran a corner kick in front of the Education City Stadium crowd.
81’`
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Free kick
Japan is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Education City Stadium’s stands.
85’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Japan after the ball goes wide at Education City Stadium.
88’`
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Corner kick
Ma Ning points to the corner flag as Japan prepares to take it, thanks to Rezaeian Ramin (Iran).
89’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
90 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
{Addtime} minutes added by Ma Ning, and Japan pushes forward at Education City Stadium.
90 + 4’`
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Accurate spot-kick
2 — 1
Japan’s Jahanbakhsh Alireza (Iran) converts the penalty, and Education City Stadium roars in approval.
90 + 4’`
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Substitution
Ma Ning oversees Japan’s substitution as The footballer Iran leaves the Education City Stadium field.
90 + 4’`
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Coach makes sub
Iran makes a change at Education City Stadium, with The FC footballer Iran coming off the pitch.
90 + 4’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Ma Ning oversees Japan’s substitution as The player Iran leaves the Education City Stadium field.
90 + 4’`
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Japan is substituted for Japan, as Ma Ning signals at Education City Stadium.
[08:28:07]`
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The game is over
Japan celebrates as Ma Ning calls time at Education City Stadium after a thrilling contest.
90 + 4’`
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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Iran, and Education City Stadium watches the tactical switch.
67’`
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Substitution
Iran makes a change at Education City Stadium, with The footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
67’`
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Coach makes sub
Iran makes a change at Education City Stadium, with The footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
7’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The footballer Iran lines up to restart play.
8’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Iran’s effort.
10’`
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Free kick
Japan is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Iran is brought down near Education City Stadium’s stands.
12’`
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Goal kick
The player Iran steps up for Iran’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Education City Stadium.
24’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Iran steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
33’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The footballer Iran protests the decision.
36’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as FC player Iran protests the decision.
38’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The player Iran protests the decision.
40’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The footballer Iran lines up to restart play.
47’`
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Corner kick
Ma Ning points to the corner flag as Japan prepares to take it, thanks to Jahanbakhsh Alireza (Iran).
48’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Iran’s effort.
51’`
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Goal kick
The player Iran takes the goal kick for Japan after the ball goes wide at Education City Stadium.
52’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Iran ready to send it long.
53’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Iran takes the goal kick for Japan after the ball goes wide at Education City Stadium.
55’`
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Goal
1 — 0
Iran takes the lead thanks to Azmoun Sardar’s assist to Mohebi Mohammad (Iran), thrilling Education City Stadium.
70’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to FC player Iran’s effort.
72’`
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Free kick
FC player Iran steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
73’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The player Iran in the Education City Stadium midfield.
75’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Iran steps up for Iran’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Education City Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as FC player Iran protests the decision.
80’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ghoddos Saman (Iran), giving Iran a corner kick in front of the Education City Stadium crowd.
88’`
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Corner kick
Ma Ning points to the corner flag as Japan prepares to take it, thanks to Rezaeian Ramin (Iran).
90 + 4’`
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Accurate spot-kick
2 — 0
Japan’s Jahanbakhsh Alireza (Iran) converts the penalty, and Education City Stadium roars in approval.
90 + 4’`
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Substitution
Ma Ning oversees Japan’s substitution as The footballer Iran leaves the Education City Stadium field.
90 + 4’`
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Coach makes sub
Iran makes a change at Education City Stadium, with The FC footballer Iran coming off the pitch.
90 + 4’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Ma Ning oversees Japan’s substitution as The player Iran leaves the Education City Stadium field.
2’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
4’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
6’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
10’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
13’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
18’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Education City Stadium midfield.
20’`
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Corner kick
Ma Ning points to the corner flag as Japan prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan).
21’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan) wins a corner for Iran, setting up an opportunity at Education City Stadium.
22’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
24’`
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Yellow card
Ma Ning pulls out the yellow card for Japan’s Itakura Kou (Japan) at Education City Stadium.
27’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Education City Stadium midfield.
28’`
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Goal scored
0 — 1
Morita Hidemasa (Japan) smashes it in for Japan, and Education City Stadium roars with excitement.
31’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as FC player Japan lines up to restart play.
35’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning awards a free kick to Iran after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Education City Stadium midfield.
39’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
43’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Iran’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Education City Stadium.
45’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with FC player Japan ready to send it long.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
47’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan’s effort.
48’`
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Yellow card
Japan’s Ueda Ayase (Japan) is cautioned by Ma Ning, a yellow at Education City Stadium.
50’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
54’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
56’`
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Free kick
Ma Ning signals a free kick for Iran as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
61’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
62’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Japan after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan) near the goal line.
67’`
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Goal kick
Japan gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of Education City Stadium’s fans.
69’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Iran gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
71’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Japan as tension builds at Education City Stadium.
73’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
81’`
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Free kick
Japan is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan is brought down near Education City Stadium’s stands.
85’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Japan after the ball goes wide at Education City Stadium.
89’`
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Goal kick
Iran prepares for a goal kick at Education City Stadium as The player Japan lines up to restart play.
90 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The Ma Ning signals a goal kick for Iran, with The footballer Japan ready to send it long.
90 + 4’`
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Japan is substituted for Japan, as Ma Ning signals at Education City Stadium.
90 + 4’`
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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Iran, and Education City Stadium watches the tactical switch.
67’`
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Substitution
Iran makes a change at Education City Stadium, with The footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
67’`
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Coach makes sub
Iran makes a change at Education City Stadium, with The footballer Japan coming off the pitch.