[06:38:02]`
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The start whistle was blown
Alali Ahmad signals the start, and Australia takes control at Saitama Stadium 2002.
3’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
3’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
6’`
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Goal kick
Australia gets a goal kick as FC player Australia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
6’`
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Free kick
Australia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Australia is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
7’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
10’`
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Free kick
FC player Australia steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
15’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Australia after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan) near the goal line.
22’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Saitama Stadium 2002.
23’`
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Free kick
Australia is set to take a free kick after FC player Australia is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
25’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
26’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Saitama Stadium 2002.
27’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
27’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as FC player Australia lines up to restart play.
28’`
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Free kick
FC player Australia steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
32’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Australia’s effort.
34’`
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Corner kick
Alali Ahmad points to the corner flag as Australia prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan).
35’`
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Goal kick
The player Australia takes the goal kick for Australia after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
36’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Australia protests the decision.
38’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
41’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Australia in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
45 + 1’`
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Added time
Saitama Stadium 2002 buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
[07:24:10]`
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Match half-time
With the scoreline at 0:0, referee Alali Ahmad calls for half-time. Japan and Australia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
46’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The FC footballer Australia coming off the pitch.
[07:39:15]`
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The game has been started after the break
The whistle blows, and Japan resumes play at Saitama Stadium 2002 under Alali Ahmad’s eye.
48’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Australia’s effort.
54’`
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Goal kick
Australia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Australia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
56’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Australia in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
57’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as FC player Australia lines up to restart play.
58’`
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Own goal
An own goal by Japan’s Taniguchi Shogo (Japan), and Saitama Stadium 2002 falls silent in shock.
61’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Saitama Stadium 2002.
61’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
61’`
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Booking
Alali Ahmad books Bos Jordan (Australia) with a yellow card for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.
62’`
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Coach makes sub
FC player Japan exits for Japan, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
62’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Australia takes the goal kick for Australia after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
65’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Australia in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
67’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
67’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Australia’s effort.
70’`
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Coach makes sub
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
70’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Saitama Stadium 2002.
70’`
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Goal kick
Australia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
73’`
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Substitution
FC player Australia is substituted for Australia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
73’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as The player Australia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
74’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Saitama Stadium 2002.
75’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The footballer Australia lines up to restart play.
76’`
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OG
Alali Ahmad confirms the own goal by Burgess Cameron (Australia), a disaster for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.
78’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Australia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
80’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
80’`
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Yellow card
Japan’s Yazbek Patrick (Australia) earns a yellow card, noted by Alali Ahmad at Saitama Stadium 2002.
82’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The player Australia coming off the pitch.
83’`
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Substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as The footballer Japan leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
87’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Australia’s effort.
88’`
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Substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as FC player Australia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
89’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
88’`
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Yellow card
Goodwin Craig (Australia) sees yellow from Alali Ahmad, a warning for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90’`
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Free kick
The player Australia steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90’`
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Added time
{Addtime} minutes added by Alali Ahmad, and Australia pushes forward at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 4’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
90 + 4’`
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Yellow card
Japan’s Burgess Cameron (Australia) earns a yellow card, noted by Alali Ahmad at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 6’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Australia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
[08:29:47]`
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A final whistle
It’s all over at Saitama Stadium 2002, with Japan reflecting on the battle against Australia.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
3’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
7’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
15’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Australia after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan) near the goal line.
22’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Saitama Stadium 2002.
25’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
26’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Saitama Stadium 2002.
27’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Kubo Takefusa (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
34’`
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Corner kick
Alali Ahmad points to the corner flag as Australia prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan).
38’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
61’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Saitama Stadium 2002.
61’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
62’`
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Coach makes sub
FC player Japan exits for Japan, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
67’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
70’`
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Coach makes sub
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
70’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Japan out, shaking things up at Saitama Stadium 2002.
70’`
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Goal kick
Australia gets a goal kick as The player Japan clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
74’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Ito Junya (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Saitama Stadium 2002.
76’`
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OG
Alali Ahmad confirms the own goal by Burgess Cameron (Australia), a disaster for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.
78’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Australia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
80’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
83’`
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Substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as The footballer Japan leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
89’`
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 4’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
90 + 6’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Australia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
6’`
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Goal kick
Australia gets a goal kick as FC player Australia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
6’`
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Free kick
Australia is set to take a free kick after The footballer Australia is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
10’`
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Free kick
FC player Australia steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
23’`
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Free kick
Australia is set to take a free kick after FC player Australia is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
27’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as FC player Australia lines up to restart play.
28’`
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Free kick
FC player Australia steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
32’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Australia’s effort.
35’`
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Goal kick
The player Australia takes the goal kick for Australia after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
36’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Australia protests the decision.
41’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Australia in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
46’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The FC footballer Australia coming off the pitch.
48’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Australia’s effort.
54’`
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Goal kick
Australia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Australia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
56’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Australia in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
57’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as FC player Australia lines up to restart play.
58’`
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Own goal
An own goal by Japan’s Taniguchi Shogo (Japan), and Saitama Stadium 2002 falls silent in shock.
61’`
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Booking
Alali Ahmad books Bos Jordan (Australia) with a yellow card for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.
62’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Australia takes the goal kick for Australia after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
65’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Australia in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
67’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Australia’s effort.
73’`
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Substitution
FC player Australia is substituted for Australia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
73’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as The player Australia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
75’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The footballer Australia lines up to restart play.
80’`
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Yellow card
Japan’s Yazbek Patrick (Australia) earns a yellow card, noted by Alali Ahmad at Saitama Stadium 2002.
82’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The player Australia coming off the pitch.
87’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Australia’s effort.
88’`
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Substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Australia’s substitution as FC player Australia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
88’`
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Yellow card
Goodwin Craig (Australia) sees yellow from Alali Ahmad, a warning for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90’`
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Free kick
The player Australia steps up to take a free kick for Australia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 4’`
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Yellow card
Japan’s Burgess Cameron (Australia) earns a yellow card, noted by Alali Ahmad at Saitama Stadium 2002.