[05:00:11]`
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The match has started
Elfath Ismail signals the start, and New Zealand U23 takes control at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
3’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
6’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
7’`
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Free kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
9’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
10’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
11’`
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
21’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
21’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
26’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
31’`
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
34’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
34’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
35’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
37’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) near the goal line.
38’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
43’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
45’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The FC footballer New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan U23 extra hope at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
[05:46:33]`
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Match half-time
The first half ends at Kashima Soccer Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 0:0, and now Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 prepare for the second half.
[06:02:04]`
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The game has been started after the break
The whistle blows, and Japan U23 resumes play at Kashima Soccer Stadium under Elfath Ismail’s eye.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
48’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
49’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
49’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player Japan U23 protests the decision.
51’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 swaps FC player New Zealand U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
52’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
53’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
55’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
55’`
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Caution
Japan U23’s Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
58’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
58’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
59’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
61’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
64’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
64’`
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Booking
New Zealand U23’s Garbett Matthew (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
68’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player New Zealand U23’s effort.
69’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
69’`
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Japan U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
70’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan U23’s effort.
71’`
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Booking
Japan U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
75’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
75’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
76’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
79’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
79’`
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
79’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Bell Joe (New Zealand U23).
82’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
83’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
85’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps The footballer New Zealand U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
85’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
87’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The player Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
89’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
89’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
90 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
Kashima Soccer Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan U23 to chase the game.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[06:50:06]`
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Players leave the pitch
Half-time! The referee stops play with Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 level (or ahead) at 0:0. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
91’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps FC player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
91’`
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Substitution
The player Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[06:55:05]`
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Extra time has started
Elfath Ismail signals the start of extra time’s first half at Kashima Soccer Stadium for Japan U23 and New Zealand U23.
92’`
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Free kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
93’`
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Free kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
96’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) near the goal line.
96’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
96’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
97’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
102’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
103’`
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
105’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
[07:10:28]`
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Match half-time
The first half ends at Kashima Soccer Stadium as Elfath Ismail blows the whistle. The score remains 0:0, and now Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 prepare for the second half.
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as FC player Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
[07:12:48]`
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Start of the second extra-time period
New Zealand U23 resumes play in the second half of extra time at Kashima Soccer Stadium, Elfath Ismail in charge.
107’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
108’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
111’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
112’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
114’`
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Free kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
114’`
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Caution
Japan U23’s Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
115’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
116’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
117’`
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Free kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
119’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
120’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
[07:27:55]`
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Half-time
The referee Elfath Ismail signals for half-time at Kashima Soccer Stadium, pausing the match at 0:0. Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
[07:31:45]`
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Post-match penalties
Japan U23 lines up for the post-match penalty shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium, tension rising.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 1
Elfath Ismail nods as Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal
1 — 1
Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Missed penalty
Japan U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Goal
2 — 1
Itakura Kou (Japan U23) scores for Japan U23 in the shootout, sending Kashima Soccer Stadium into a frenzy!
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Penalty miss
Japan U23’s Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Goal
3 — 1
Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) scores for Japan U23 in the shootout, sending Kashima Soccer Stadium into a frenzy!
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Goal
3 — 2
McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Goal
4 — 2
Elfath Ismail nods as Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[07:38:49]`
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A final whistle
New Zealand U23 celebrates as Elfath Ismail calls time at Kashima Soccer Stadium after a thrilling contest.
1’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
9’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
10’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
21’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
21’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
34’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
35’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
37’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) near the goal line.
48’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
49’`
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Goal kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
49’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player Japan U23 protests the decision.
52’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
53’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
55’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
58’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
59’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
64’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
69’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The FC footballer Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
69’`
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Coach makes sub
The footballer Japan U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
70’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
71’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan U23’s effort.
75’`
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Free kick
FC player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
83’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
87’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The player Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
89’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
91’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps FC player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
91’`
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Substitution
The player Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
96’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) near the goal line.
96’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
96’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
105’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
106’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as FC player Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
108’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
110’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
114’`
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Caution
Japan U23’s Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
116’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
119’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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Goal
1 — 0
Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Goal
2 — 0
Itakura Kou (Japan U23) scores for Japan U23 in the shootout, sending Kashima Soccer Stadium into a frenzy!
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Goal
3 — 0
Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) scores for Japan U23 in the shootout, sending Kashima Soccer Stadium into a frenzy!
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Goal
4 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
2’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
3’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
6’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
7’`
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Free kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
11’`
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Booking
Elfath Ismail books Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
26’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
31’`
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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
34’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
38’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
43’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
45’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The FC footballer New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
45 + 1’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
47’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
51’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 swaps FC player New Zealand U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
55’`
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Caution
Japan U23’s Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
58’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
61’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
64’`
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Booking
New Zealand U23’s Garbett Matthew (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
68’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player New Zealand U23’s effort.
71’`
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Booking
Japan U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
75’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
76’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
79’`
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Coach makes sub
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
79’`
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Coach makes sub
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
79’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Bell Joe (New Zealand U23).
82’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
85’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps The footballer New Zealand U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
85’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
89’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
90’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
92’`
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Free kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
93’`
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Free kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
97’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
102’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
103’`
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Goal kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
107’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
111’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
114’`
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Free kick
FC player New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
115’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
117’`
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Free kick
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
120’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
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Elfath Ismail nods as Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Missed penalty
Japan U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Penalty miss
Japan U23’s Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Goal
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McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.