[10:00:10]`
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A coin toss
Japan and Croatia begin their battle at Al Janoub Stadium, officiated by Elfath Ismail.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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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
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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 player Japan protests the decision.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
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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.
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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
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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 provides a slick pass, and Maeda Daizen (Japan) finishes it off for Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Added time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan extra hope at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
[10:47:55]`
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Match half-time
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:0. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
[11:02:53]`
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The game has been started after the break
Elfath Ismail gets Japan and Croatia back underway at Al Janoub Stadium for the next half.
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Croatia ready to send it long.
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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.
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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
Lovren Dejan lays it off perfectly for Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Japan ready to send it long.
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
71’`
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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.
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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
Japan earns a corner kick as Modric Luka (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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.
74’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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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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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
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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.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
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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.
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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.
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Extra Time
Elfath Ismail signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Al Janoub Stadium for Japan and Croatia.
90 + 1’`
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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.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
[11:52:02]`
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Match half-time
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 1:1. Both Japan and Croatia use this time to refresh tactics.
[11:57:24]`
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First 15-minute extra time
Extra time begins at Al Janoub Stadium as Croatia starts the first half under Elfath Ismail’s watch.
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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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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
The player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
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Substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
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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.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Ito Junya (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
105 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
{Addtime} minutes added by Elfath Ismail, and Croatia pushes forward at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:14:22]`
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Match 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.
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Substitution
The player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
[12:16:59]`
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Start of the second extra-time period
Elfath Ismail starts the second extra-time half at Al Janoub Stadium, with Croatia on the ball.
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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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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Orsic Mislav (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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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.
116’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Barisic Borna (Croatia) with a yellow card for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
120 + 1’`
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Added 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 FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:33:12]`
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Half-time
With the scoreline at 1:1, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan and Croatia step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[12:37:14]`
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A penalty shoot-out
Al Janoub Stadium holds its breath as Japan kicks off the post-match penalties.
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Missed penalty
Japan’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Goal
1 — 2
Elfath Ismail nods as Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Croatia’s Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Accurate penalty shot
1 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Accurate penalty shot
2 — 3
Asano Takuma (Japan) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Penalty miss
Livaja Marko (Croatia)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Elfath Ismail watches Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
2 — 4
Elfath Ismail nods as Pasalic Mario (Croatia) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
[12:43:09]`
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Full-time
Elfath Ismail blows the final whistle at Al Janoub Stadium, ending the clash between Japan and Croatia.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
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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.
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at Al Janoub Stadium as The footballer Japan lines up to restart play.
43’`
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
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 provides a slick pass, and Maeda Daizen (Japan) finishes it off for Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
Japan earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
62’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
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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Substitution
Japan makes a change at Al Janoub Stadium, with The FC footballer Japan coming off the pitch.
64’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
67’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Japan ready to send it long.
71’`
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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.
74’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
75’`
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Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
76’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Croatia as tension builds at Al Janoub Stadium.
78’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Japan protests the decision.
79’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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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Substitution
The player Japan exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
88’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan’s effort.
92’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Ito Junya (Japan).
93’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
95’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Ito Junya (Japan) near the goal line.
98’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Japan in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
102’`
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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.
105 + 1’`
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Corner kick
Ito Junya (Japan) wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at Al Janoub Stadium.
106’`
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Japan is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
116’`
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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.
120 + 1’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Japan’s Minamino Takumi (Japan) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Al Janoub Stadium fans.
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Player misses from the penalty mark
Croatia’s Mitoma Kaoru (Japan) fails to score in the shootout, silencing Al Janoub Stadium. eles
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Accurate penalty shot
2 — 0
Asano Takuma (Japan) buries the penalty for Croatia, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Inaccurate penalty shot
Elfath Ismail watches Yoshida Maya (Japan)’s penalty go wide for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal kick
Croatia gets a goal kick as The footballer Croatia clears the danger in front of Al Janoub Stadium’s fans.
3’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Al Janoub Stadium.
8’`
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Goal kick
The player Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
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
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
21’`
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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.
24’`
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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.
35’`
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Free kick
Croatia is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Croatia is brought down near Al Janoub Stadium’s stands.
39’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
40’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The player Croatia protests the decision.
45 + 3’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as Croatia prepares to take it, thanks to Modric Luka (Croatia).
46’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Croatia ready to send it long.
55’`
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Goal
0 — 1
Lovren Dejan lays it off perfectly for Perisic Ivan (Croatia) to score for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium erupts!
62’`
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Substitution
FC player Croatia is substituted for Croatia, as Elfath Ismail signals at Al Janoub Stadium.
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 prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as The player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
70’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum 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
Japan earns a corner kick as Modric Luka (Croatia) forces the ball out of play at Al Janoub Stadium.
74’`
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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.
78’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Croatia after a strong move by Modric Luka (Croatia) near the goal line.
81’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Croatia protests the decision.
83’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan as FC player Croatia protests the decision.
85’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Croatia takes the goal kick for Croatia after the ball goes wide at Al Janoub Stadium.
88’`
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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.
90’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for Croatia’s Kovacic Mateo (Croatia) at Al Janoub Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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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.
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 awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Croatia in the Al Janoub Stadium midfield.
99’`
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Substitution
Japan swaps The footballer Croatia out, shaking things up at Al Janoub Stadium.
99’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees Croatia’s substitution as FC player Croatia leaves the Al Janoub Stadium field.
106’`
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Substitution
The player Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
106’`
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Substitution
The footballer Croatia exits for Japan, and Al Janoub Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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
The ball deflects off Orsic Mislav (Croatia), giving Japan a corner kick in front of the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
116’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Barisic Borna (Croatia) with a yellow card for Japan at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal
0 — 2
Elfath Ismail nods as Vlasic Nikola (Croatia) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
0 — 3
Japan’s Brozovic Marcelo (Croatia) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Al Janoub Stadium crowd.
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Penalty miss
Livaja Marko (Croatia)’s shot is off the mark for Croatia, a tense moment at Al Janoub Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 4
Elfath Ismail nods as Pasalic Mario (Croatia) converts for Japan in the shootout at Al Janoub Stadium.