[05:00:11]`
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The start whistle was blown
Elfath Ismail gets the game underway at Kashima Soccer Stadium as Japan U23 kicks off against New Zealand U23.
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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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Goal kick
FC player New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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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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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
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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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.
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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.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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Booking
New Zealand U23’s Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow 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
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
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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.
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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.
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
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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
The FC footballer 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
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
38’`
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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.
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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.
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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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Extra Time
Kashima Soccer Stadium buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan U23 to chase the game.
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
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.
[06:02:04]`
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The game has been started after the break
The player leads New Zealand U23 out for the second half at Kashima Soccer Stadium with momentum in mind.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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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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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player Japan 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 FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
51’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with FC player New Zealand U23 coming off the pitch.
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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.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan U23’s effort.
55’`
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Caution
Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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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.
58’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23).
58’`
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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.
59’`
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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.
61’`
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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.
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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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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail books Garbett Matthew (New Zealand U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
68’`
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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.
69’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
69’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
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
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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Booking
New Zealand U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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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.
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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.
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Coach prepares substitution
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
79’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The FC footballer New Zealand U23 coming off the pitch.
79’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) near the goal line.
82’`
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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.
83’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity 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
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
87’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
89’`
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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.
89’`
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Yellow card
Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
90’`
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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.
90 + 1’`
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Extra Time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan U23 extra hope at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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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.
90 + 3’`
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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.
[06:50:06]`
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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 0:0. Both Japan U23 and New Zealand U23 use this time to refresh tactics.
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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.
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps The player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[06:55:05]`
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First extra half started
Extra time begins at Kashima Soccer Stadium as New Zealand U23 starts the first half under Elfath Ismail’s watch.
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player New Zealand U23’s effort.
93’`
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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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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.
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.
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
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
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
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
[07:10:28]`
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Players leave the pitch
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.
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Substitution
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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Whistle blow announces the start of 2nd extra half
Japan U23 begins the second half of extra time at Kashima Soccer Stadium, guided by Elfath Ismail.
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 Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The FC footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
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 awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
114’`
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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.
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Yellow card
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
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer New Zealand U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan U23’s effort.
120’`
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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.
[07:27:55]`
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Players leave the pitch
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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Shootouts
The shootout begins at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with New Zealand U23 facing Elfath Ismail’s oversight.
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Accurate penalty shot
0 — 1
Japan U23’s Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
1 — 1
Japan U23’s Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Penalty miss
Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) misses the target for Japan U23, a costly slip at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Accurate penalty shot
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
Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23)’s shot is off the mark for New Zealand U23, a tense moment at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
3 — 1
New Zealand U23’s Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal
3 — 2
Elfath Ismail nods as McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
4 — 2
New Zealand U23’s Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
[07:38:49]`
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A final whistle
It’s all over at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with Japan U23 reflecting on the battle against New Zealand U23.
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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.
9’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
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
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The FC footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
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
New Zealand U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan U23 is brought down near Kashima Soccer Stadium’s stands.
34’`
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Free kick
Elfath Ismail signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The player Japan U23 protests the decision.
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
The ball deflects off Doan Ritsu (Japan U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
48’`
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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.
49’`
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Goal kick
New Zealand U23 gets a goal kick as FC player Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Kashima Soccer Stadium’s fans.
49’`
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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.
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player Japan U23’s effort.
58’`
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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.
59’`
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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.
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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Substitution
The FC footballer Japan U23 is substituted for New Zealand U23, as Elfath Ismail signals at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
69’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
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
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
Elfath Ismail awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player Japan U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
83’`
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Corner kick
Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
87’`
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Goal kick
The player Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
89’`
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Yellow card
Tomiyasu Takehiro (Japan U23) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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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.
91’`
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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.
91’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps The player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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.
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.
105’`
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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.
106’`
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Substitution
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 Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The FC footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
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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Yellow card
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
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Japan U23’s effort.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
1 — 0
Japan U23’s Ueda Ayase (Japan U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Accurate penalty shot
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 in a penalty shootouts
3 — 0
New Zealand U23’s Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal in a penalty shootouts
4 — 0
New Zealand U23’s Yoshida Maya (Japan U23) finds the net in the penalties, electrifying Kashima Soccer Stadium.
2’`
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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.
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
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
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
New Zealand U23’s Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow 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
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Kashima Soccer Stadium as FC player New Zealand U23 lines up to restart play.
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
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.
43’`
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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.
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
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 takes the goal kick for New Zealand U23 after the ball goes wide at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
51’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with FC player New Zealand U23 coming off the pitch.
55’`
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Caution
Stensness Gianni (New Zealand U23) sees yellow from Elfath Ismail, a warning for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
56’`
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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.
58’`
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Corner kick
Elfath Ismail points to the corner flag as New Zealand U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23).
61’`
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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.
64’`
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The yellow card comes on
Elfath Ismail books Garbett Matthew (New Zealand U23) with a yellow card for Japan U23 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
68’`
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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.
71’`
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Booking
New Zealand U23’s Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) is cautioned by Elfath Ismail, a yellow at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
73’`
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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.
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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Coach prepares substitution
The FC footballer New Zealand U23 exits for Japan U23, and Kashima Soccer Stadium watches the tactical switch.
79’`
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Coach makes sub
Japan U23 makes a change at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with The FC footballer New Zealand U23 coming off the pitch.
79’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to New Zealand U23 after a strong move by Bell Joe (New Zealand U23) near the goal line.
82’`
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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.
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
The footballer New Zealand U23 steps up to take a free kick for New Zealand U23 as tension builds at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
89’`
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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.
90’`
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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.
90 + 3’`
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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.
92’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player New Zealand U23’s effort.
93’`
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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.
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
The Elfath Ismail signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player New Zealand U23 ready to send it long.
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 awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by FC player New Zealand U23 in the Kashima Soccer Stadium midfield.
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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.
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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
The 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
FC player 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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Accurate penalty shot
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Japan U23’s Wood Chris (New Zealand U23) strikes true in the shootout, thrilling the Kashima Soccer Stadium crowd.
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Penalty miss
Cacace Liberato (New Zealand U23) misses the target for Japan U23, a costly slip at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Penalty miss
Lewis Clayton (New Zealand U23)’s shot is off the mark for New Zealand U23, a tense moment at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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Goal
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Elfath Ismail nods as McCowatt Callum (New Zealand U23) converts for Japan U23 in the shootout at Kashima Soccer Stadium.