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A coin toss
Japan and Ghana begin their battle at , officiated by .
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Ghana takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as The player Japan forces the ball out of play at .
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Ghana clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
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Goal kick
FC player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as FC player Japan forces the ball out of play at .
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Ghana in the midfield.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Ghana protests the decision.
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The ball has crossed the goal line
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as FC player Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Ghana in the midfield.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Ghana in the midfield.
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Caution
Japan’s The footballer Japan earns a yellow card, noted by at .
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Ghana in the midfield.
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Free kick
FC player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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The ball has crossed the goal line
1 — 1
Japan’s The footballer Ghana strikes, sending the crowd wild with a stunning goal.
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Goal
2 — 1
The FC footballer Japan smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
[06:44:12]`
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Players leave the pitch
With the scoreline at 2:1, referee calls for half-time. Japan and Ghana step off the pitch for a short rest and coaching adjustments.
[06:59:26]`
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Start of the second half
The whistle blows, and Japan resumes play at under ’s eye.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The player Japan near the goal line.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Ghana protests the decision.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Ghana clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Corner kick
The footballer Japan wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The footballer Ghana lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Ghana in the midfield.
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
points to the corner flag as Ghana prepares to take it, thanks to The FC footballer Japan.
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
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Substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
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Substitution
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Ghana ready to send it long.
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Goal
3 — 1
The footballer Japan smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Coach makes sub
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
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Coach prepares substitution
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
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Coach makes sub
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
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The ball has crossed the goal line
4 — 1
Japan takes the lead as The player Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
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The yellow card comes on
Japan’s The player Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Coach makes sub
A change on the pitch for Japan, as watches the adjustment unfold.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off The player Japan, giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Booking
Japan’s The FC footballer Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
[07:48:29]`
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A final whistle
ends proceedings at , and Japan vs. Ghana is history.
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Free kick
The player Japan steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as The player Japan forces the ball out of play at .
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Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Japan gets a free kick thanks to FC player Japan’s effort.
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Corner kick
Japan earns a corner kick as FC player Japan forces the ball out of play at .
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The ball has crossed the goal line
1 — 0
Japan takes the lead as FC player Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The footballer Japan clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Caution
Japan’s The footballer Japan earns a yellow card, noted by at .
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Goal
2 — 0
The FC footballer Japan smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
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Corner kick
A corner is awarded to Ghana after a strong move by The player Japan near the goal line.
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Japan protests the decision.
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Japan takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Corner kick
The footballer Japan wins a corner for Japan, setting up an opportunity at .
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with The FC footballer Japan ready to send it long.
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Corner kick
points to the corner flag as Ghana prepares to take it, thanks to The FC footballer Japan.
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
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Substitution
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Japan clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Goal
3 — 0
The footballer Japan smashes it in for Ghana, and roars with excitement.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Japan in the midfield.
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Coach makes sub
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
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Coach prepares substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
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The ball has crossed the goal line
4 — 0
Japan takes the lead as The player Japan finds the net at , past ’s watch.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Japan is brought down near ’s stands.
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Coach makes sub
A change on the pitch for Japan, as watches the adjustment unfold.
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Corner kick
The ball deflects off The player Japan, giving Japan a corner kick in front of the crowd.
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Free kick
The footballer Japan steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Goal kick
The FC footballer Ghana takes the goal kick for Ghana after the ball goes wide at .
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Ghana clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Goal kick
FC player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The FC footballer Ghana in the midfield.
25’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Ghana protests the decision.
30’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
32’`
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Ghana in the midfield.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The player Ghana in the midfield.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by The footballer Ghana in the midfield.
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Free kick
FC player Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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The ball has crossed the goal line
0 — 1
Japan’s The footballer Ghana strikes, sending the crowd wild with a stunning goal.
45 + 2’`
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Free kick
The FC footballer Ghana steps up to take a free kick for Ghana as tension builds at .
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
50’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The footballer Ghana protests the decision.
54’`
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Goal kick
Ghana gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Ghana clears the danger in front of ’s fans.
63’`
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Goal kick
Japan prepares for a goal kick at as The footballer Ghana lines up to restart play.
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Free kick
awards a free kick to Japan after a foul by FC player Ghana in the midfield.
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Coach prepares substitution
A tactical switch for Ghana at , with fresh legs entering the fray.
68’`
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Substitution
Japan makes a substitution at , as signals the change.
71’`
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Goal kick
The signals a goal kick for Japan, with FC player Ghana ready to send it long.
75’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
76’`
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after The footballer Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Free kick
Ghana is set to take a free kick after FC player Ghana is brought down near ’s stands.
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Coach prepares substitution
Ghana brings on a substitute at , aiming to shift the momentum.
82’`
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Coach makes sub
oversees a substitution for Japan, shaking up the lineup at .
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The yellow card comes on
Japan’s The player Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
85’`
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Goal kick
The player Ghana steps up for Japan’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at .
88’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.
90’`
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Booking
Japan’s The FC footballer Ghana earns a yellow card, noted by at .
90 + 4’`
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Free kick
signals a free kick for Japan as The FC footballer Ghana protests the decision.