The first-half is in progress. Iraq get the game underway.

In the minute 1, Iraq are whistled for offside.

Throw-in Iraq.

Japan are caught offside.

In the minute 4, Can Iraq capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Japan's half?

5' Aymen Hussein heads in to make it 1-0 at Education City Stadium.

Free kick Japan.

In the minute 8, Khalid Saleh Alturais awards Iraq a goal kick.

Iraq awarded a free kick in their own half.

10'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Iraq.

11'

In the minute 11, Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

12'

Iraq awarded a throw-in in their own half.

12'

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

13'

In the minute 13, Throw-in for Iraq in their own half.

13'

Free kick Japan.

14'

Hiroki Ito for Japan gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

14'

In the minute 14, Iraq have a goal kick.

15'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a throw-in for Iraq, close to Japan's area.

15'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

15'

In the minute 15, Saad Natiq for Iraq has been booked by Khalid Saleh Alturais and receives a first yellow card.

16'

Goal kick for Iraq at Education City Stadium.

17'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Iraq.

22'

In the minute 22, Japan have been awarded a corner by Khalid Saleh Alturais.

22'

Ball goes out of play for a Iraq goal kick.

24'

Goal kick for Iraq at Education City Stadium.

26'

In the minute 26, Throw-in for Iraq at Education City Stadium.

28'

Throw-in for Japan close to the penalty box.

28'

Iraq have a goal kick.

31'

In the minute 31, Iraq are pushing forward but Amir Al-Ammari's finish is wide of the goal.

31'

Khalid Saleh Alturais awards Japan a goal kick.

32'

Japan's Takuma Asano misses with an attempt on goal.

32'

In the minute 32, Goal kick for Iraq at Education City Stadium.

33'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Japan.

33'

At Education City Stadium, Japan are penalized for being offside.

36'

In the minute 36, Corner awarded to Japan.

37'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Khalid Saleh Alturais.

37'

Junya Ito (Japan) is not on the pitch at the moment but still receives a yellow card.

38'

In the minute 38, Free kick Iraq.

39'

Corner awarded to Iraq.

40'

Japan are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

40'

In the minute 40, Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Iraq.

41'

Free kick Iraq.

42'

Can Iraq get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

43'

In the minute 43, Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a Iraq throw-in in Japan's half.

43'

Japan have a goal kick.

45'

Iraq have a dangerous throw-in.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

45' + 1 5 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1

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

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Goal! Aymen Hussein extends Iraq lead to 2-0 with a header.

45' + 7

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

45' + 7

In the minute 45, Corner awarded to Japan.

45' The first-half is over at Education City Stadium.

46'

Japan have kicked-off the second half at Education City Stadium.

46'

In the minute 46, Jesus Casas (Iraq) is making a 1 substitution, with Mohamed Ali replacing Hussein Ali Haidar.

46'

Takehiro Tomiyasu is replacing Shogo Taniguchi for Japan at Education City Stadium.

46' Jesus Casas is making the team's 2 substitution at Education City Stadium with Merchas Doski replacing Aymen Hussein.

46'

In the minute 46, Japan have a dangerous throw-in.

47'

Japan advance rapidly upfield but Khalid Saleh Alturais blows for offside.

49'

In the minute 49, Iraq awarded a throw-in in their own half.

51'

In the minute 51, Japan's Hiroki Ito breaks free at Education City Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

51'

Khalid Saleh Alturais awards Iraq a goal kick.

52'

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

53'

In the minute 53, Japan have been awarded a corner by Khalid Saleh Alturais.

59'

Throw-in Japan.

59'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Japan.

60'

In the minute 60, Corner awarded to Japan.

61'

Japan to take a throw-in in Iraq territory.

61'

Jesus Casas (Iraq) is making a 3 substitution, with Osama Rashid replacing Frans Putros.

62'

In the minute 62, Ayase Ueda is replacing Takuma Asano for Japan at Education City Stadium.

62'

Japan make their 3 substitution with Ritsu Doan replacing Takefusa Kubo.

63'

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

64'

In the minute 64, Throw-in for Japan at Education City Stadium.

65'

Free kick Japan.

66'

Ali Adnan is on a sub for Youssef Amyn for Iraq.

67'

In the minute 67, In Al Rayyan Japan attack through Ritsu Doan. The finish is off target, however.

67'

Ball goes out of play for a Iraq goal kick.

67'

Iraq awarded a free kick in their own half.

68'

In the minute 68, Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

69'

Throw-in for Japan at Education City Stadium.

71'

In the minute 71, Ball safe as Iraq is awarded a throw-in in their half.

74'

Japan make their 4 substitution with Reo Hatate replacing Hidemasa Morita.

71'

Japan have been awarded a corner by Khalid Saleh Alturais.

74' Hajime Moriyasu is making the team's 5 substitution at Education City Stadium with Daizen Maeda replacing Junya Ito.

75'

Iraq awarded a throw-in in their own half.

76'

Japan have a goal kick.

78'

In the minute 78, Zaid Tahseen is replacing Ali Jasim for Iraq at Education City Stadium.

74'

In the minute 74, Corner awarded to Japan.

78'

In Al Rayyan, Iraq push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

79'

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Iraq's half?

80'

In the minute 80, Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Iraq in their own half.

81'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a Japan throw-in in Iraq's half.

82'

Ritsu Doan (Japan) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

82'

In the minute 82, Khalid Saleh Alturais awards Iraq a goal kick.

83'

Daizen Maeda's header is off-target for Japan.

83'

Goal kick for Iraq at Education City Stadium.

84'

In the minute 84, Throw-in for Iraq close to the penalty box.

85'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a Japan throw-in in Iraq's half.

85'

Throw-in for Iraq in their own half.

85'

In the minute 85, Iraq awarded a free kick in their own half.

86'

Free kick Japan.

87'

Khalid Saleh Alturais signals a free kick to Iraq in their own half.

87'

In the minute 87, Mohamed Ali for Iraq gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

87'

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

88'

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Iraq's half?

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