Japan kick-off the first half - the match is underway!

Junya Ito of Japan smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

In the minute 2, USA to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

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

Free kick USA.

In the minute 5, Daichi Kamada (Japan) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jesus Ferreira (USA) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

In the minute 8, Throw-in USA.

10'

USA awarded a throw-in in their own half.

11'

Take (Japan) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

11'

In the minute 11, Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in USA's half?

12'

Throw-in for USA in their own half.

13'

Japan's Daichi Kamada is on target but unsuccessful.

14'

In the minute 14, Wataru Endo (Japan) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

14'

Ball goes out of play for a USA goal kick.

14'

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

15'

In the minute 15, USA to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

16'

USA awarded a throw-in in their own half.

17'

Japan takes a corner from the left.

17'

In the minute 17, Ball safe as USA is awarded a throw-in in their half.

17'

Throw-in for Japan close to the penalty box.

20'

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

21'

In the minute 21, Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

22'

USA have a goal kick.

22'

Throw-in USA.

24'

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

24'

In the minute 24, Japan take a 1-0 lead thanks to Daichi Kamada.

24' Hidemasa Morita instrumental with a fine assist.

25'

In the minute 25, Daichi Kamada for Japan is whistled offside.

28'

Japan awarded a throw-in in their own half.

29'

USA to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

29'

In the minute 29, Corner awarded to USA.

29'

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

30'

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Shuichi Gonda for Japan who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

31'

In the minute 31, Shuichi Gonda for Japan is back on the field again.

32'

Free kick in a good position for Japan!

34'

Japan pushes forward through Take, whose finish on goal is saved.

34'

In the minute 34, USA awarded a free kick in their own half.

36'

Throw-in for USA in their own half.

37'

USA drive forward but Brenden Aaronson is judged offside.

39'

In the minute 39, USA awarded a free kick in their own half.

40'

Japan will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from USA.

42'

Throw-in USA.

42'

In the minute 42, Can USA get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

43'

USA to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

45' + 1 The fourth official's board shows 2 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in USA's half?

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

46'

The second-half has commenced. USA with the kick-off.

46'

In the minute 46, USA make their first substitution with Reggie Cannon replacing Sergino Dest.

46'

Mark McKenzie is on a sub for Aaron Long for USA.

46'

USA make their third substitution with Josh Sargent replacing Jesus Ferreira.

46'

In the minute 46, Jordan Morris is on a sub for Giovanni Reyna for USA.

46'

Shuto Machino is on a sub for Daizen Maeda for Japan.

46'

Japan make their second substitution with Hiroki Ito replacing Hiroki Sakai.

46'

In the minute 46, Daniel Schmidt is on a sub for Shuichi Gonda for Japan.

50'

Ball goes out of play for a USA goal kick.

51'

USA drive upfield and Luca de la Torre gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Japan defender.

52'

In the minute 52, Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

52'

Japan awarded a throw-in in their own half.

54'

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

55'

In the minute 55, Japan drives forward and Junya Ito gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

57'

Corner awarded to USA.

58'

USA have a goal kick.

60'

In the minute 60, Luca de la Torre (USA) has received a first yellow card.

61'

Japan takes a corner from the right.

63'

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

64'

In the minute 64, USA have a dangerous throw-in.

64'

Throw-in USA.

65'

USA to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

66'

In the minute 66, Japan's Daichi Kamada is on target but unsuccessful.

67'

Throw-in for USA in their own half.

67'

USA make their fifth substitution with Johnny Cardoso replacing Luca de la Torre.

67'

In the minute 67, USA make their sixth substitution with Malik Tillman replacing Weston McKennie.

68'

USA to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

68'

Ritsu Doan is on a sub for Junya Ito for Japan.

68'

In the minute 68, Kaoru Mitoma is on a sub for Take for Japan.

69'

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

71'

Kaoru Mitoma (Japan) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

73'

In the minute 73, USA awarded a free kick in their own half.

73'

USA awarded a free kick in their own half.

76'

Japan drives forward and Ritsu Doan gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

76'

In the minute 76, Japan takes a corner from the left.

77'

Corner awarded to Japan.

77'

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

78'

In the minute 78, Corner awarded to Japan.

81'

USA are pushing forward but Brenden Aaronson's finish is wide of the goal.

83'

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

83'

In the minute 83, Japan's Daichi Kamada misses with an attempt on goal.

84'

Free kick USA.

85'

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

87'

In the minute 87, Japan make their sixth substitution with Genki Haraguchi replacing Daichi Kamada.

88'

Goal! Kaoru Mitoma extends Japan's lead to 2-0.

88' Yuta Nakayama with an assist there.

90' The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 2-0.

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