[05:00:11]`
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A coin toss
Play starts at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer leads Japan U23 into the opening moments.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
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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.
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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.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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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.
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
11’`
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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.
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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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.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan U23’s effort.
26’`
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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.
31’`
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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.
34’`
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Free kick
The player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
37’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity 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.
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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 FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
New Zealand U23 faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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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.
[05:46:33]`
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Half-time
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.
[06:02:04]`
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The second half gets underway
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.
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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.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
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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
FC player New Zealand U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
55’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
55’`
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The yellow card comes on
New Zealand U23’s Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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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.
58’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
58’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
69’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The FC footballer Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
69’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The footballer Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
70’`
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Free kick
The player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
71’`
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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.
71’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail books Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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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.
75’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Bell Joe (New Zealand U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
79’`
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Substitution
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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Substitution
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
Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
85’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The footballer New Zealand U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
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
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
89’`
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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.
89’`
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Caution
Japan U23’s Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail 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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Added time
New Zealand U23 faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Elfath Ismail 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.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
[06:50:06]`
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Players leave the pitch
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.
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Substitution
FC player Japan U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
91’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The player Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
[06:55:05]`
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First 15-minute extra time
Extra time begins at Kashima Soccer Stadium as New Zealand U23 starts the first half under Elfath Ismail’s watch.
92’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
96’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan U23).
96’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
97’`
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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.
102’`
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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.
103’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
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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Half-time
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.
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with FC player Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
[07:12:48]`
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Second 15-minute extra time
The second half of extra time kicks off at Kashima Soccer Stadium as Japan U23 seeks a breakthrough.
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
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
111’`
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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.
112’`
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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.
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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The yellow card comes on
New Zealand U23’s Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
115’`
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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.
116’`
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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).
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
The footballer Japan 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
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
[07:27:55]`
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Half-time
With the scoreline at 0:0, referee Elfath Ismail calls for half-time. Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[07:31:45]`
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Post-match penalties
Elfath Ismail starts the post-match penalties at Kashima Soccer Stadium, Japan U23 vs New Zealand U23.
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Penalty goal
0 — 1
Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) buries the penalty for New Zealand U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium erupts in cheers.
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Goal
1 — 1
Elfath Ismail nods as Ueda Ayase (Japan 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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Goal
2 — 1
Elfath Ismail nods as Itakura Kou (Japan U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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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
Japan U23’s Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
3 — 2
New Zealand U23’s McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Penalty goal
4 — 2
Japan U23’s Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
[07:38:49]`
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The game is over
Elfath Ismail ends proceedings at Kashima Soccer Stadium, and Japan U23 vs. New Zealand U23 is history.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
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
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
19’`
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Free kick
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan U23’s effort.
34’`
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Free kick
The player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
35’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
37’`
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Corner kick
Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
48’`
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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.
49’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
55’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
58’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Japan U23’s effort.
69’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The FC footballer Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
69’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The footballer Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
70’`
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Free kick
The player Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
71’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
87’`
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Goal kick
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
89’`
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Caution
Japan U23’s Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Elfath Ismail 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
FC player Japan U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
91’`
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Substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The player Japan U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
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.
96’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Doan Ritsu (Japan U23).
96’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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 makes sub
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with FC player Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
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
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
114’`
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The yellow card comes on
New Zealand U23’s Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
116’`
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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).
119’`
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Free kick
The footballer Japan U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal
1 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal
2 — 0
Elfath Ismail nods as Itakura Kou (Japan U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal
3 — 0
Japan U23’s Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Penalty goal
4 — 0
Japan U23’s Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
2’`
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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.
3’`
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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.
6’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer New Zealand U23’s effort.
7’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
11’`
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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.
19’`
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Yellow card
Elfath Ismail pulls out the yellow card for New Zealand U23’s Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
26’`
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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.
31’`
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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.
34’`
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Goal kick
The player New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum 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 FC footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
45 + 1’`
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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.
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
FC player New Zealand U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
55’`
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The yellow card comes on
New Zealand U23’s Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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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.
58’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) forces the ball out of play at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
61’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
71’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail books Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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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.
75’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Bell Joe (New Zealand U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
76’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The player New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
79’`
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Substitution
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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Substitution
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
Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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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Coach prepares substitution
Elfath Ismail oversees New Zealand U23’s substitution as The footballer New Zealand U23 leaves the Kashima Soccer Stadium field.
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
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.
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 Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
92’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player New Zealand U23 protests the decision.
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
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
102’`
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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.
103’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
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
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as The FC footballer New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
112’`
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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.
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 footballer New Zealand U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player New Zealand U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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Penalty goal
0 — 1
Wood Chris (New Zealand 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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Penalty miss
Japan U23’s Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23) misfires in the shootout, disappointing Kashima Soccer Stadium fans.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
0 — 2
New Zealand U23’s McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.