Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a duel in which the Japanese were once again lethal in the defense-attack transition and knew how to understand the game from start to finish, to qualify for the quarterfinals by seventh time in its history.
Japan’s insistence on finding the goal caused a cross from miyazawa diverted by Ingrid Syrstad Engen take the ball to the back of the Norwegian net.
Norway was not left behind and Guro Reiten with a header, after a cross Vilde Boe Laughter, just like the electronic one 5 minutes later. From this moment on, the duel is equal in every way. Norway put pressure on the Asians in their field and Japan opted to look for the area every time they had the opportunity.
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In the second half, Japan imposed their pressure and Risa Shimizu With a robbery inside the Scandinavian area, they put the “Nadeshiko” ahead again (2-1) to complicate the qualification for the Europeans.
not even the entrance Ada Hegerbergwho was returning from injury, was enough for the Norwegians to prevail over Japan. Hinata Miyazawa, sentenced the match making the third. The fifth in his particular account in the tournament and is the top scorer.
Japan will play the next match next Friday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Eden Park and face the one who wins the duel between Sweden and the United States.
