[06:36:21]`
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The start whistle was blown
Alali Ahmad signals the start, and Saudi Arabia takes control at Saitama Stadium 2002.
11’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Saudi Arabia after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan) near the goal line.
12’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad signals a free kick for Japan as Endo Wataru (Saudi Arabia) protests the decision.
14’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
17’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
20’`
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Free kick
FC player Saudi Arabia steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
22’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to Sugawara Yukinari (Saudi Arabia)’s effort.
23’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Saudi Arabia steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
23’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Japan ready to send it long.
26’`
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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
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
29’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as The footballer Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
30’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by Kubo Takefusa (Saudi Arabia) in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
32’`
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Free kick
Bu Washl Nawaf (Japan) steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
33’`
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Free kick
The player Saudi Arabia steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
36’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Saudi Arabia ready to send it long.
37’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
42’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
45’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Saitama Stadium 2002.
45’`
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Goal kick
FC player Saudi Arabia takes the goal kick for Saudi Arabia after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
45 + 1’`
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Added time
Saitama Stadium 2002 buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan to chase the game.
[07:22:25]`
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Match half-time
The first half ends at Saitama Stadium 2002 as Alali Ahmad blows the whistle. The score remains 0:0, and now Japan and Saudi Arabia prepare for the second half.
46’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Saudi Arabia is substituted for Saudi Arabia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
[07:38:00]`
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The second-half start
Alali Ahmad gets Japan and Saudi Arabia back underway at Saitama Stadium 2002 for the next half.
46’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The player Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
47’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to Sugawara Yukinari (Saudi Arabia)’s effort.
58’`
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Corner kick
Alali Ahmad points to the corner flag as Saudi Arabia prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan).
58’`
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Goal kick
FC player Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
60’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
61’`
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Coach makes sub
Alali Ahmad oversees Saudi Arabia’s substitution as The player Saudi Arabia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
61’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Saudi Arabia is substituted for Saudi Arabia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
62’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
62’`
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Saudi Arabia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
63’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
64’`
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Goal kick
FC player Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
67’`
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Free kick
Saudi Arabia is set to take a free kick after Tanaka Ao (Saudi Arabia) is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
69’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Saudi Arabia ready to send it long.
71’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
73’`
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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.
73’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as FC player Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
73’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Saitama Stadium 2002.
73’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Saudi Arabia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
74’`
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Goal kick
The player Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
76’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
78’`
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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.
79’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
83’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
83’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Saudi Arabia’s effort.
83’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
84’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
86’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Saudi Arabia ready to send it long.
88’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as The footballer Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
89’`
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Free kick
Saudi Arabia is set to take a free kick after Minamino Takumi (Saudi Arabia) is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Added time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Bu Washl Nawaf (Japan) steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 2’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Saudi Arabia’s substitution as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
[08:25:48]`
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Full-time
The match concludes at Saitama Stadium 2002 as Japan and Saudi Arabia shake hands.
11’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Saudi Arabia after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan) near the goal line.
23’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Japan ready to send it long.
26’`
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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.
32’`
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Free kick
Bu Washl Nawaf (Japan) steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
45’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Saitama Stadium 2002.
58’`
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Corner kick
Alali Ahmad points to the corner flag as Saudi Arabia prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan).
62’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Saitama Stadium 2002, with The player Japan coming off the pitch.
62’`
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Saudi Arabia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
63’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
73’`
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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.
73’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan swaps The player Japan out, shaking things up at Saitama Stadium 2002.
73’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Saudi Arabia’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
78’`
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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.
79’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
83’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Ito Junya (Japan), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Saitama Stadium 2002 crowd.
83’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and Saitama Stadium 2002 watches the tactical switch.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
Bu Washl Nawaf (Japan) steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
12’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad signals a free kick for Japan as Endo Wataru (Saudi Arabia) protests the decision.
14’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
17’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
20’`
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Free kick
FC player Saudi Arabia steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
22’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to Sugawara Yukinari (Saudi Arabia)’s effort.
23’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Saudi Arabia steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
27’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
29’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as The footballer Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
30’`
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Free kick
Alali Ahmad awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by Kubo Takefusa (Saudi Arabia) in the Saitama Stadium 2002 midfield.
33’`
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Free kick
The player Saudi Arabia steps up to take a free kick for Saudi Arabia as tension builds at Saitama Stadium 2002.
36’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Saudi Arabia ready to send it long.
37’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
42’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
45’`
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Goal kick
FC player Saudi Arabia takes the goal kick for Saudi Arabia after the ball goes wide at Saitama Stadium 2002.
46’`
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Coach prepares substitution
The footballer Saudi Arabia is substituted for Saudi Arabia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
46’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The player Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
47’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to Sugawara Yukinari (Saudi Arabia)’s effort.
58’`
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Goal kick
FC player Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
60’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
61’`
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Coach makes sub
Alali Ahmad oversees Saudi Arabia’s substitution as The player Saudi Arabia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.
61’`
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Coach makes sub
The player Saudi Arabia is substituted for Saudi Arabia, as Alali Ahmad signals at Saitama Stadium 2002.
64’`
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Goal kick
FC player Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
67’`
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Free kick
Saudi Arabia is set to take a free kick after Tanaka Ao (Saudi Arabia) is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
69’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with The footballer Saudi Arabia ready to send it long.
71’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
73’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as FC player Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
74’`
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Goal kick
The player Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
76’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Saitama Stadium 2002 as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia lines up to restart play.
83’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Saudi Arabia’s effort.
84’`
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Goal kick
The footballer Saudi Arabia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Saitama Stadium 2002.
86’`
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Goal kick
The Alali Ahmad signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Saudi Arabia ready to send it long.
88’`
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Goal kick
Saudi Arabia gets a goal kick as The footballer Saudi Arabia clears the danger in front of Saitama Stadium 2002’s fans.
89’`
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Free kick
Saudi Arabia is set to take a free kick after Minamino Takumi (Saudi Arabia) is brought down near Saitama Stadium 2002’s stands.
90 + 2’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Alali Ahmad oversees Saudi Arabia’s substitution as The FC footballer Saudi Arabia leaves the Saitama Stadium 2002 field.