[07:00:44]`
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The kick-off
Japan U23 and South Africa U23 begin their battle at Ajinomoto Stadium, officiated by Valenzuela Saez Jesus.
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as FC player South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
3’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U23’s effort.
5’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
8’`
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Free kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
10’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
11’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
15’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
20’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player South Africa U23’s effort.
26’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
29’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
33’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
36’`
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Goal kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
37’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
38’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
37’`
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Caution
Valenzuela Saez Jesus pulls out the yellow card for South Africa U23’s Endo Wataru (Japan U23) at Ajinomoto Stadium.
41’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer South Africa U23 protests the decision.
42’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
44’`
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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.
45’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer South Africa U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
45 + 1’`
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Extra Time
South Africa U23 faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Valenzuela Saez Jesus at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45 + 2’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Cele Thabo (South Africa U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Ajinomoto Stadium crowd.
45 + 2’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
[07:47:50]`
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Match half-time
The first half ends at Ajinomoto Stadium as Valenzuela Saez Jesus blows the whistle. The score remains 0:0, and now Japan U23 and South Africa U23 prepare for the second half.
[08:03:06]`
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The second-half start
Valenzuela Saez Jesus gets Japan U23 and South Africa U23 back underway at Ajinomoto Stadium for the next half.
48’`
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Free kick
The footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
49’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Ajinomoto Stadium.
50’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
50’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
52’`
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Corner kick
Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
54’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The footballer South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
55’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
56’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer South Africa U23 in the Ajinomoto Stadium midfield.
57’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
57’`
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The yellow card comes on
Japan U23’s Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Valenzuela Saez Jesus at Ajinomoto Stadium.
59’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
60’`
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Goal kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
60’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Ajinomoto Stadium, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
63’`
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Corner kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus points to the corner flag as South Africa U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
64’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer South Africa U23 in the Ajinomoto Stadium midfield.
65’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The FC footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
65’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
66’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
67’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
68’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
71’`
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Goal scored
1 — 0
A brilliant goal by South Africa U23’s Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), lighting up the match at Ajinomoto Stadium.
72’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps The player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
72’`
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Coach makes sub
A change on the pitch for Japan U23, as Ajinomoto Stadium watches the adjustment unfold.
73’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
74’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player Japan U23 protests the decision.
74’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
79’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer South Africa U23 is substituted for South Africa U23, as Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals at Ajinomoto Stadium.
81’`
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Corner kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus points to the corner flag as South Africa U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Soma Yuki (Japan U23).
82’`
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Corner kick
Soma Yuki (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
85’`
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Coach makes sub
FC player Japan U23 exits for Japan U23, and Ajinomoto Stadium watches the tactical switch.
90’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Stoppage time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Japan U23 extra hope at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90’`
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Booking
Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) sees yellow from Valenzuela Saez Jesus, a warning for Japan U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 1’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The FC footballer South Africa U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 5’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
[08:52:30]`
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The match is over
Valenzuela Saez Jesus ends proceedings at Ajinomoto Stadium, and Japan U23 vs. South Africa U23 is history.
5’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The player Japan U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
10’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The player Japan U23 lines up to restart play.
33’`
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U23 after a strong move by Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) near the goal line.
37’`
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Caution
Valenzuela Saez Jesus pulls out the yellow card for South Africa U23’s Endo Wataru (Japan U23) at Ajinomoto Stadium.
44’`
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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.
45 + 2’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
49’`
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Corner kick
Japan U23 earns a corner kick as Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23) forces the ball out of play at Ajinomoto Stadium.
52’`
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Corner kick
Miyoshi Koji (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
55’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
57’`
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The yellow card comes on
Japan U23’s Doan Ritsu (Japan U23) earns a yellow card, noted by Valenzuela Saez Jesus at Ajinomoto Stadium.
60’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 makes a change at Ajinomoto Stadium, with The footballer Japan U23 coming off the pitch.
63’`
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Corner kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus points to the corner flag as South Africa U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23).
65’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The FC footballer Japan U23 ready to send it long.
67’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer Japan U23 protests the decision.
71’`
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Goal scored
1 — 0
A brilliant goal by South Africa U23’s Kubo Takefusa (Japan U23), lighting up the match at Ajinomoto Stadium.
72’`
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Substitution
Japan U23 swaps The player Japan U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
72’`
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Coach makes sub
A change on the pitch for Japan U23, as Ajinomoto Stadium watches the adjustment unfold.
73’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after The footballer Japan U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
74’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as FC player Japan U23 protests the decision.
81’`
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Corner kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus points to the corner flag as South Africa U23 prepares to take it, thanks to Soma Yuki (Japan U23).
82’`
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Corner kick
Soma Yuki (Japan U23) wins a corner for Japan U23, setting up an opportunity at Ajinomoto Stadium.
85’`
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Coach makes sub
FC player Japan U23 exits for Japan U23, and Ajinomoto Stadium watches the tactical switch.
90’`
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Booking
Nakayama Yuta (Japan U23) sees yellow from Valenzuela Saez Jesus, a warning for Japan U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 3’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 5’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player Japan U23 ready to send it long.
1’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as FC player South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
3’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U23’s effort.
8’`
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Free kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
11’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
15’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with FC player South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
20’`
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U23 gets a free kick thanks to FC player South Africa U23’s effort.
26’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
29’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
36’`
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Goal kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
37’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
38’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
41’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a free kick for Japan U23 as The footballer South Africa U23 protests the decision.
42’`
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Goal kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
45’`
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Goal kick
South Africa U23 gets a goal kick as The footballer South Africa U23 clears the danger in front of Ajinomoto Stadium’s fans.
45 + 2’`
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off Cele Thabo (South Africa U23), giving Japan U23 a corner kick in front of the Ajinomoto Stadium crowd.
48’`
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Free kick
The footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
50’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
50’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
54’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The footballer South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
56’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The footballer South Africa U23 in the Ajinomoto Stadium midfield.
57’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer South Africa U23 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U23 as tension builds at Ajinomoto Stadium.
59’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The footballer South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
60’`
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Goal kick
The player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
64’`
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Free kick
Valenzuela Saez Jesus awards a free kick to Japan U23 after a foul by The FC footballer South Africa U23 in the Ajinomoto Stadium midfield.
65’`
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Goal kick
FC player South Africa U23 steps up for Japan U23’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Ajinomoto Stadium.
66’`
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Goal kick
Japan U23 prepares for a goal kick at Ajinomoto Stadium as The FC footballer South Africa U23 lines up to restart play.
68’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
74’`
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Goal kick
The Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals a goal kick for Japan U23, with The player South Africa U23 ready to send it long.
79’`
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Substitution
The FC footballer South Africa U23 is substituted for South Africa U23, as Valenzuela Saez Jesus signals at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.
90 + 1’`
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan U23 swaps The FC footballer South Africa U23 out, shaking things up at Ajinomoto Stadium.
90 + 2’`
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Free kick
South Africa U23 is set to take a free kick after FC player South Africa U23 is brought down near Ajinomoto Stadium’s stands.