1'

Ahmad Alali starts the match. Japan with the kick-off in Al-Thumama.

1'

In the minute 1, Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain.

1'

Ahmad Alali signals a Bahrain throw-in in Japan's half.

4'

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

6'

In the minute 6, Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

8'

Throw-in Japan.

9'

Corner awarded to Japan.

10'

In the minute 10, Ayase Ueda (Japan) strikes at Al-Thumama Stadium but his header is cleared.

10'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Ahmad Alali.

10'

Ahmad Alali awards Bahrain a goal kick.

12'

In the minute 12, At Al-Thumama Stadium, Bahrain are penalized for being offside.

13'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

14'

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

14'

In the minute 14, Japan advance rapidly upfield but Ahmad Alali blows for offside.

14'

Japan awarded a throw-in in their own half.

15'

Japan have a goal kick.

15'

In the minute 15, Bahrain drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

15'

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

17'

Ball safe as Bahrain is awarded a throw-in in their half.

17'

Ball safe as Bahrain is awarded a throw-in in their half.

17'

In the minute 17, Ahmad Alali signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Bahrain's area.

17'

In the minute 17, Ahmad Alali signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Bahrain's area.

17'

Japan have a dangerous throw-in.

17'

Japan have a dangerous throw-in.

18'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

18'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

19'

In the minute 19, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

19'

In the minute 19, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

21'

Bahrain needs to be cautious. Japan have an attacking throw-in.

21'

Bahrain needs to be cautious. Japan have an attacking throw-in.

22'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Ahmad Alali.

22'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Ahmad Alali.

23'

In the minute 23, Corner awarded to Japan.

23'

In the minute 23, Corner awarded to Japan.

23'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

23'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

25'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Ahmad Alali.

25'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Ahmad Alali.

26'

In the minute 26, Important block from the Bahrain defence as Keito Nakamura fires in a strike for Japan.

26'

In the minute 26, Important block from the Bahrain defence as Keito Nakamura fires in a strike for Japan.

26'

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Bahrain's half?

26'

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Bahrain's half?

26'

Ahmad Alali awards Bahrain a goal kick.

26'

Ahmad Alali awards Bahrain a goal kick.

27' In the minute 27, Ebrahim Lutfalla is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

28' Ahmad Alali has blown to resume play in Al-Thumama.

28'

Ebrahim Lutfalla for Bahrain is back on the field again.

28'

Ebrahim Lutfalla for Bahrain is back on the field again.

29'

In the minute 29, In Al-Thumama Bahrain drive forward through Ali Madan. His shot is on target but it's saved.

29'

In the minute 29, In Al-Thumama Bahrain drive forward through Ali Madan. His shot is on target but it's saved.

29' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Ko Itakura.

30' Play has been resumed.

30'

In the minute 30, Japan's Ko Itakura is back in action after a slight knock.

30'

In the minute 30, Japan's Ko Itakura is back in action after a slight knock.

31'

Seiya Maikuma hits the post! Very nearly a goal there in Al-Thumama for Japan.

31'

Japan take a 0-1 lead thanks to Ritsu Doan.

31'

Japan take a 0-1 lead thanks to Ritsu Doan.

33' In the minute 33, The match at Al-Thumama Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Reo Hatate, who is down injured.

35' Play has been resumed.

35' Reo Hatate is back on the pitch.

36'

In the minute 36, Throw-in for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

36'

In the minute 36, Throw-in for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

36'

Hidemasa Morita (Japan) has replaced the possibly injured Reo Hatate at Al-Thumama Stadium.

36'

Hidemasa Morita (Japan) has replaced the possibly injured Reo Hatate at Al-Thumama Stadium.

36'

Bahrain awarded a throw-in in their own half.

36'

Bahrain awarded a throw-in in their own half.

37'

In the minute 37, Throw-in Bahrain.

37'

In the minute 37, Throw-in Bahrain.

39'

Japan's Keito Nakamura misses with an attempt on goal.

39'

Bahrain have a goal kick.

39'

Bahrain have a goal kick.

39'

In the minute 39, Corner awarded to Japan.

39'

In the minute 39, Corner awarded to Japan.

39'

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

39'

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

40'

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

41'

In the minute 41, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

41'

In the minute 41, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

42'

Throw-in for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

42'

Throw-in for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

45'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

45'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

45'

In the minute 45, Free kick Bahrain.

45'

In the minute 45, Free kick Bahrain.

45' The 1st half is prolonged by 3 minutes of added time.

45' + 1

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' + 1

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Ahmad Alali awards Bahrain a goal kick.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Ahmad Alali awards Bahrain a goal kick.

45' + 3

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

45' + 4

Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

45' + 4

Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Bahrain's Abdulla Yusuf gets his shot away but it misses the target.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Bahrain's Abdulla Yusuf gets his shot away but it misses the target.

45' The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

46'

It's Bahrain with the kick-off after the break.

46'

It's Bahrain with the kick-off after the break.

47'

In the minute 47, Can Japan capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

47'

In the minute 47, Can Japan capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

47'

Japan's Ko Itakura attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

47'

Bahrain have a goal kick.

47'

Bahrain have a goal kick.

48'

In the minute 48, Ahmad Alali signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

48'

In the minute 48, Ahmad Alali signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

49'

Japan take a comfortable 0-2 lead thanks to Takefusa Kubo.

51'

Throw-in Japan.

51'

Throw-in Japan.

52'

In the minute 52, Abdulla Yusuf (Bahrain) gets a yellow card.

52'

In the minute 52, Abdulla Yusuf (Bahrain) gets a yellow card.

52'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

52'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

53'

Throw-in for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

53'

Throw-in for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

54'

In the minute 54, Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

54'

In the minute 54, Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

54'

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

54'

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

54'

Bahrain are caught offside.

54'

Bahrain are caught offside.

55'

In the minute 55, Bahrain awarded a throw-in in their own half.

55'

In the minute 55, Bahrain awarded a throw-in in their own half.

56'

In Al-Thumama, Japan push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

56'

In Al-Thumama, Japan push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

57'

Japan's Seiya Maikuma has been booked in Al-Thumama.

57'

Japan's Seiya Maikuma has been booked in Al-Thumama.

57'

In the minute 57, Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain.

57'

In the minute 57, Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain.

57'

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

57'

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

59'

Throw-in for Bahrain close to the penalty box.

59'

Throw-in for Bahrain close to the penalty box.

59'

In the minute 59, Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bahrain's half?

59'

In the minute 59, Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bahrain's half?

60'

Ahmad Alali signals a Bahrain throw-in in Japan's half.

60'

Ahmad Alali signals a Bahrain throw-in in Japan's half.

61'

Japan are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

61'

Japan are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

61'

In the minute 61, Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

61'

In the minute 61, Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

62'

Japan push upfield but Ahmad Alali quickly pulls them for offside.

62'

Japan push upfield but Ahmad Alali quickly pulls them for offside.

62'

Throw-in for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

62'

Throw-in for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

63'

In the minute 63, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

63'

In the minute 63, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

64'

Bahrain have been awarded a corner by Ahmad Alali.

64'

Sayed Baqer Mahdy (Bahrain) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

64'

Sayed Baqer Mahdy (Bahrain) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

64' In the minute 64, Own goal in Al-Thumama! Ayase Ueda scores in his own net to make it 1-2.

64' In the minute 64, Own goal in Al-Thumama! Zion Suzuki scores in his own net to make it 1-2.

65'

Ahmad Alali signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

65'

Ahmad Alali signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

65'

Mahdi Humaidan is on a sub for Mohamed Marhoon for Bahrain.

65'

Mahdi Humaidan is on a sub for Mohamed Marhoon for Bahrain.

66'

In the minute 66, Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

66'

In the minute 66, Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

67'

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

67'

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

67'

Ahmad Alali signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

67'

Ahmad Alali signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

67'

In the minute 67, Hajime Moriyasu (Japan) is making a 2 substitution, with Takumi Minamino replacing Takefusa Kubo.

67'

In the minute 67, Hajime Moriyasu (Japan) is making a 2 substitution, with Takumi Minamino replacing Takefusa Kubo.

67'

Japan make their 3 substitution with Kaoru Mitoma replacing Keito Nakamura.

68'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

68'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

69'

In the minute 69, Throw-in Japan.

69'

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

69'

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

70'

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

70'

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

71'

In the minute 71, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

71'

In the minute 71, Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

72'

Goal! Ayase Ueda extends Japan's lead to 1-3.

72' Seiya Maikuma instrumental with a fine assist.

73'

In the minute 73, Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

73'

In the minute 73, Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

74'

Free kick Bahrain.

74'

Free kick Bahrain.

75'

Japan have a goal kick.

75'

Japan have a goal kick.

76'

In the minute 76, Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

76'

In the minute 76, Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

77'

Bahrain make their 2 substitution with Moses Atede replacing Mohamed Ahmed Hasan.

77'

Bahrain make their 2 substitution with Moses Atede replacing Mohamed Ahmed Hasan.

77'

Abdulla Al-Hashsash is on a sub for Kamil Al Aswad for Bahrain.

77'

Abdulla Al-Hashsash is on a sub for Kamil Al Aswad for Bahrain.

78'

In the minute 78, Corner awarded to Japan.

78'

In the minute 78, Corner awarded to Japan.

78'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

78'

Goal kick for Bahrain at Al-Thumama Stadium.

79'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Japan just outside Bahrain's area.

79'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Japan just outside Bahrain's area.

79'

In the minute 79, Waleed Al Hayam for Bahrain has been booked by Ahmad Alali and receives a first yellow card.

79'

In the minute 79, Waleed Al Hayam for Bahrain has been booked by Ahmad Alali and receives a first yellow card.

79' Hajime Moriyasu is making the team's 4 substitution at Al-Thumama Stadium with Koki Machida replacing Ritsu Doan.

80'

Takuma Asano is replacing Ayase Ueda for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

80'

Takuma Asano is replacing Ayase Ueda for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

81'

In the minute 81, Takumi Minamino (Japan) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

81'

In the minute 81, Takumi Minamino (Japan) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

81'

Ahmad Alali awards Bahrain a goal kick.

82'

Bahrain awarded a throw-in in their own half.

83'

In the minute 83, Bahrain drive upfield and Abdulla Yusuf gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Japan defender.

83'

Ahmad Alali awards Japan a goal kick.

84'

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

86'

In the minute 86, Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

86'

Free kick Bahrain.

87'

Japan have a goal kick.

87'

Japan have a goal kick.

88'

In the minute 88, Throw-in for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

88'

In the minute 88, Throw-in for Japan at Al-Thumama Stadium.

88'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

88'

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

90'

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

90'

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

90' + 1 10 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.

90' + 1

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

90' + 1

Ahmad Alali signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

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