1'

The match is underway. Kobe have kicked-off.

1'

Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Kashiwa.

1' In the minute 1, Kashiwa have a dangerous throw-in.

2'

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

2' Ball goes out of play for a Kashiwa goal kick.

4'

In the minute 4, Ismail Elfath signals a Kashiwa throw-in in Kobe's half.

4'

Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.

5'

Kashiwa to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

6' In the minute 6, Corner awarded to Kashiwa.

6'

Throw-in high up the field for Kashiwa in Kobe.

7'

Kashiwa push forward at Noevir Stadium and Mao Hosoya gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Kobe defence.

8'

In the minute 8, It's a goal kick for the away team in Kobe.

9'

Kashiwa will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Kobe.

9'

Kashiwa will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Kobe.

10'

Kobe's Tetsushi Yamakawa misses with an attempt on goal.

10'

Kobe's Tetsushi Yamakawa misses with an attempt on goal.

10' In the minute 10, Goal kick for Kashiwa at Noevir Stadium.

11'

Free kick for Kobe in the half of Kashiwa.

12' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

13'

In the minute 13, Ismail Elfath waits before resuming play because Daiya Maekawa for Kobe is still down.

14' Kashiwa have been awarded a corner by Ismail Elfath.

14' The match is underway again.

14'

In the minute 14, Daiya Maekawa has recovered and rejoins the match in Kobe.

14' Tomoki Takamine of Kashiwa gets in a strike, but is off target.

14'

Ismail Elfath awards Kobe a goal kick.

14' In the minute 14, Ismail Elfath awards the away team a throw-in.

15' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

16'

In Kobe a free kick has been awarded the home team.

16'

In Kobe a free kick has been awarded the home team.

18'

In the minute 18, Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Kashiwa.

18'

In the minute 18, Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Kashiwa.

18' Throw-in Kashiwa.

19' Throw-in for Kashiwa at Noevir Stadium.

20' In the minute 20, Tomoya Inukai (Kashiwa) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

20'

Ismail Elfath signals a free kick to Kobe.

20'

Ismail Elfath signals a free kick to Kobe.

21' Kashiwa have a goal kick.

22' In the minute 22, Free kick Kashiwa.

25' Corner awarded to Kashiwa.

27'

Goal kick for Kobe at Noevir Stadium.

27'

Goal kick for Kobe at Noevir Stadium.

27' In the minute 27, At Noevir Stadium, Kashiwa are penalized for being offside.

30'

Play has been interrupted briefly in Kobe to check on Koya Yuruki, who is grimacing with pain.

30'

Play has been interrupted briefly in Kobe to check on Koya Yuruki, who is grimacing with pain.

32' Play has been resumed at Noevir Stadium.

32'

In the minute 32, Koya Yuruki (Kobe) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Jean Patric.

32'

In the minute 32, Koya Yuruki (Kobe) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Jean Patric.

32'

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

32'

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

33' Ball goes out of play for a Kashiwa goal kick.

33'

In the minute 33, Kashiwa to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

33'

In the minute 33, Kashiwa to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

35'

Ismail Elfath signals a Kobe throw-in in Kashiwa's half.

35'

Ismail Elfath signals a Kobe throw-in in Kashiwa's half.

36'

Kashiwa needs to be cautious. Kobe have an attacking throw-in.

36'

Kashiwa needs to be cautious. Kobe have an attacking throw-in.

37'

In the minute 37, In Kobe, Kobe push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

37'

In the minute 37, In Kobe, Kobe push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

39'

Ismail Elfath signals a Kashiwa throw-in in Kobe's half.

39'

Ismail Elfath signals a Kashiwa throw-in in Kobe's half.

40' Tomoki Takamine (Kashiwa) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

40' In the minute 40, Kashiwa's Matheus Goncalves Savio breaks free at Noevir Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

40'

Kobe have a goal kick.

40'

Kobe have a goal kick.

42' Kashiwa have been awarded a corner by Ismail Elfath.

42' In the minute 42, Tomoki Takamine (Kashiwa) has received a first yellow card.

43' Throw-in for Kashiwa in their own half.

45' Ismail Elfath awards Kashiwa a goal kick.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, The fourth official's board shows 6 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 3

Ismail Elfath signals a free kick to Kobe.

45' + 4 Ball safe as Kashiwa is awarded a throw-in in their half.

45' + 4 In the minute 45, Throw-in for Kashiwa in their own half.

45' + 6

Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Kashiwa.

45' + 6

Kashiwa to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

45' + 7

In the minute 45, Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45' The first-half is over at Noevir Stadium.

46' The second-half has commenced. Kashiwa with the kick-off.

46' In the minute 46, Ball safe as Kashiwa is awarded a throw-in in their half.

46'

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

51'

Yoshinori Muto is on a sub for Daiju Sasaki for Kobe.

53'

In the minute 53, Corner awarded to Kobe.

53'

Thuler (Kobe) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

53'

Thuler (Kobe) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

53'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Kobe.

56'

In the minute 56, In Kobe a free kick has been awarded the away team.

56' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

57' Throw-in for Kashiwa at Noevir Stadium.

57'

In the minute 57, Can Kashiwa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kobe's half?

57'

Kashiwa drive upfield and Yuto Yamada gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Kobe defender.

60'

Can Kobe capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Kashiwa's half?

61'

In the minute 61, Free kick Kobe.

64'

Throw-in for Kobe close to the penalty box.

67' Ismail Elfath awards the away team a throw-in.

67' In the minute 67, The away team replace Yuto Yamada with Takuya Shimamura.

67' Takumi Tsuchiya is replacing Hiroki Sekine for Kashiwa at Noevir Stadium.

67' The away team have replaced Tomoya Koyamatsu with Kosuke Kinoshita. This is the 3 substitution made today by Masami Ihara.

68'

In the minute 68, Ismail Elfath signals a Kobe throw-in in Kashiwa's half.

69' Free kick for Kashiwa in their own half.

69' Kashiwa are pushing forward but Tomoki Takamine's finish is wide of the goal.

69'

In the minute 69, Ismail Elfath awards Kobe a goal kick.

70'

Goal kick for Kobe at Noevir Stadium.

71'

Important block from the Kashiwa defence as Hotaru Yamaguchi fires in a strike for Kobe.

71'

In the minute 71, Kashiwa to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

74'

Free kick for Kashiwa in the half of Kobe.

74'

In Kobe, Mao Hosoya of Kashiwa is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

75' In the minute 75, Throw-in Kashiwa.

75' Kashiwa awarded a free kick in their own half.

76'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Kobe.

77'

In the minute 77, Throw-in for Kashiwa in the half of Kobe.

77' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

78'

Yosuke Ideguchi (Kobe) gets a yellow card.

78'

In the minute 78, In Kobe a free kick has been awarded the away team.

79'

Free kick Kobe.

80'

Jean Patric's header is off-target for Kobe.

80' In the minute 80, Kashiwa have a goal kick.

80' Takayuki Yoshida is making the team's 3 substitution at Noevir Stadium with Taisei Miyashiro replacing Takahiro Ogihara.

81'

Jean Patric (Kobe) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

81' In the minute 81, Ball goes out of play for a Kashiwa goal kick.

83' Takuya Shimamura instrumental with a fine assist.

85' In the minute 85, Ota Yamamoto is replacing Mao Hosoya for the away team.

85'

Ismail Elfath signals a throw-in for Kobe, close to Kashiwa's area.

85' Takuya Shimamura (Kashiwa) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

85' In the minute 85, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

86'

Ismail Elfath signals a free kick to Kobe in their own half.

87'

Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Kashiwa.

88'

In the minute 88, Kobe are coming forward and Taisei Miyashiro gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

88'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Kobe.

88'

Kobe have been awarded a corner by Ismail Elfath.

89'

In the minute 89, Kobe have been awarded a corner by Ismail Elfath.

89'

Kobe to take a throw-in in Kashiwa territory.

90'

Kobe are coming forward and Taisei Miyashiro gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

90' Kashiwa have a goal kick.

90' + 1 The 2nd half is prolonged by 5 minutes of added time.

90' + 2

Free kick for Kashiwa in the half of Kobe.

90' + 2

Ismail Elfath signals a Kashiwa throw-in in Kobe's half.

90' + 3

Kobe's Jean Patric attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

90' + 3 Ball goes out of play for a Kashiwa goal kick.

90' + 4

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

90' + 5

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

90' The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 0-1.

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