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1. 90+7'

   The referee blows for the end of today's match.

2. 90+5'

   Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.

3. 90+2'

   The attendance for today's match is 51243.

4. 90+1'

   Herve Renard has decided to substitute Ellyes Skhiri and he is replaced by Rani Khedira (Tunisia).

5. 90+1'

   The manager has decided to make a substitution and Ali Abdi walks off the pitch to be replaced by Elias Achouri (Tunisia).

6. 90'

   6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

7. 90'

   Japan seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

8. 89'

   Ismael Gharbi (Tunisia) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.

9. 87'

   Omar Rekik (Tunisia) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

10. 85'

    Substitution. Keisuke Goto (Japan) on for Ayase Ueda.

11. 83' 0 - 4

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) leaps to meet an excellent cross and steers a fantastic header past the goalkeeper, inside the right post.

12. 83'

    Yukinari Sugawara (Japan) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. The ball goes out of play and Tunisia will have a goal kick.

13. 81'

    The free kick is taken by Ellyes Skhiri (Tunisia), but ball is cleared.

14. 80'

    Hiroki Ito (Japan) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Istvan Kovacs blows his whistle for a foul.

15. 79'

    Ao Tanaka (Japan) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

16. 79'

    Hajime Moriyasu prepares a substitution. Takehiro Tomiyasu is replaced by Ayumu Seko (Japan).

17. 79'

    Here's the change. Keito Nakamura leaves the pitch and Yuito Suzuki (Japan) comes on as a substitute.

18. 78'

    A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Japan.

19. 76'

    Ismael Gharbi (Tunisia) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.

20. 75'

    Tunisia have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.

21. 75'

    Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.

22. 75'

    Tunisia work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.

23. 74'

    Hajime Moriyasu decides to make a substitution. Ritsu Doan will be replaced by Yukinari Sugawara (Japan).

24. 73'

    Substitution. Daichi Kamada did his best and is replaced by Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan).

25. 70'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

26. 69' 0 - 3

    Goal! Ayase Ueda displays great vision and sends a pass to Junya Ito (Japan), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball into the bottom right corner. The score is 0:3.

27. 68'

    Great teamplay by Japan as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.

28. 66'

    The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Keito Nakamura (Japan). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.

29. 65'

    Sebastian Tounekti goes off the pitch and Firas Chaouat (Tunisia) comes on.

30. 64'

    The corner is swung in but Japan can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.

31. 63'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

32. 62'

    Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.

33. 60'

    Junya Ito (Japan) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The ball has crossed the sideline. Japan are taking a throw-in.

34. 59'

    Istvan Kovacs blows his whistle. Ali Abdi (Tunisia) commits a foul after dangerous play.

35. 58'

    A cross into the box from Ritsu Doan (Japan) is cleared.

36. 58'

    A quickly taken corner by Japan.

37. 57'

    Junya Ito (Japan) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.

38. 55'

    A pass by Yan Valery (Tunisia) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.

39. 55'

    Hiroki Ito (Japan) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

40. 53'

    The current number of shots on goal is 0:3.

41. 50'

    Half-chance! Ali Abdi (Tunisia) plays a pass into the box, but Zion Suzuki reacts well to snuff out the attack.

42. 49'

    Ao Tanaka (Japan) makes a slide tackle, but referee Istvan Kovacs blows for a foul.

43. 48'

    The Japan players are exchanging some short passes.

44. 48'

    A short pass finds Ao Tanaka (Japan) in acres of space on the edge of the box and he decides to go for glory. His efforts looks in for all the world but just creeps past the left post.

45. 46'

    Here is a change. Dylan Bronn is going off and Herve Renard gives the last tactical orders to Mohamed Ben Hamida (Tunisia).

46. 46'

    There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Herve Renard probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Elias Saad (Tunisia). He is replaced by Ismael Gharbi.

47. 46'

    The whistle blows and Istvan Kovacs starts the second half.

48. 45+4'

    That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.

49. 45+3'

    Istvan Kovacs blows his whistle and signals a foul after Ko Itakura (Japan) brought his opponent down.

50. 45+2'

    Istvan Kovacs blows his whistle and it's Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

51. 45'

    4 additional min. will be played.

52. 44'

    Junya Ito (Japan) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.

53. 44'

    A free kick is awarded from a very dangerous distance. It's situated just a few metres from outside the box. Several players gather around the ball, but it seems like Junya Ito (Japan) is going to have a crack himself.

54. 43'

    Rough tackle by Dylan Bronn (Tunisia). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.

55. 42'

    Daichi Kamada (Japan) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.

56. 40'

    Istvan Kovacs blows for a foul after Junya Ito (Japan) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

57. 40'

    Junya Ito (Japan) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.

58. 38'

    Junya Ito (Japan) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

59. 37'

    Neat passing move from Japan in order to create new attacking opportunities.

60. 36'

    Kaishu Sano (Japan) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!

61. 35'

    Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) was too forceful with his tackle and Istvan Kovacs interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

62. 33'

    Ritsu Doan (Japan) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.

63. 31' 0 - 2

    What a beautiful moment! Ayase Ueda (Japan) got to the ball and unleashed a strong shot from distance. It turned out to be a good decision as his effort found its way into the bottom left corner. Aymen Dahmen just shakes his head in disbelief. The score changes to 0:2.

64. 29'

    Tunisia control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.

65. 28'

    Junya Ito (Japan) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.

66. 24'

    The ref blows his whistle and we are going to have a so-called cooling break due to the high temperature.

67. 22'

    An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan). Istvan Kovacs saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul.

68. 20'

    Junya Ito (Japan) is penalised for a foul. Istvan Kovacs had a clear view and blows his whistle.

69. 19'

    Elias Saad (Tunisia) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

70. 18'

    Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.

71. 18'

    Hiroki Ito (Japan) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.

72. 17'

    40:60 – the latest ball possession ratio.

73. 15'

    The resulting set piece from Tunisia is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.

74. 14'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Istvan Kovacs has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

75. 12'

    The cross into the penalty area from Junya Ito (Japan) needed to be more accurate in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity for his team.

76. 12'

    Elias Saad (Tunisia) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Istvan Kovacs who sees an offensive foul.

77. 11'

    The resulting corner, taken by Junya Ito (Japan), comes to nothing.

78. 10'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Aymen Dahmen makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the bottom right corner.

79. 10'

    Junya Ito (Japan) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.

80. 8'

    Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Istvan Kovacs with no other option than to blow for a foul.

81. 7'

    Japan enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.

82. 6'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) controls a nice low pass and shoots from just outside the box, but it's a poor effort that flies into the stands. Wasted opportunity!

83. 4' 0 - 1

    It's in the back of the net! Keito Nakamura picks out Daichi Kamada (Japan) with a sweet pass, and he latches on to it deep inside the box and beats the goalkeeper. 0:1.

84. 3'

    Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) was close to scoring after he unleashed a powerful shot which went a whisker over the crossbar.

85. 3'

    Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. The ball is out of play. Tunisia will take a throw-in.

86. 2'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.

87. 1'

    A clumsy foul by Montassar Talbi (Tunisia) and Istvan Kovacs blows his whistle.

88. 1'

    The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.