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Sweden Downs Japan To Reach Women’s World Cup Semi-Finals

August 11, (THEWILL) - The Swedish women's national team defeated Japan 2-1 on Friday, to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Sweden took control early and held on late to knock out the...

Miyazawa Sends Japan To Quarter-Finals With 3-1 Win Over Norway

August 05, (THEWILL) - Japan's Women's World Cup journey took a decisive turn on Saturday, as Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal to seal a 3-1 victory over Norway in the last-16 clash. The 23-year-old's remarkable performance not...

World Cup: Japan’s Miyazawa Leads With Double In 4-0 Victory Over Spain

July 31, (THEWILL) - Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as Japan claimed the top spot in Group C with an impressive 4-0 triumph over the highly-rated Spain at the Wellington Regional Stadium. The Nadeshiko forward stunned La Roja in...

Zambia’s Women’s World Cup Debut Ends In Heavy 5-0 Defeat Against Japan

July 22, (THEWILL) - Zambia faced a daunting start to their Women's World Cup journey in New Zealand as they suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat at the hands of former champions Japan. The match, at Waikato Stadium in...

Borre’s Spectacular Strike Sees Colombia Come Back To Defeat Japan 2-1 In Friendly

March 28, (THEWILL) – Colombia registered a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Japan in an exciting friendly match in Osaka on Tuesday. The game saw Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma score a towering header for Japan in the third minute, but Aston Villa's...

Swanson Scores Again Against Japan To Take USWNT To Top Of SheBelieves Standings

February 20, (THEWILL) - In an intense match at the SheBelieves Cup late on Sunday, the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) secured a 1-0 victory against Japan. The game was tightly contested from start to finish, but...

FIFA Explains Validity Of Controversial Japan Goal

December 02, (THEWILL) - FIFA says the contentious winning goal scored by Japan over Spain was valid since the entire ball remained in play during the build-up. The ball looked to have passed the byline before Kaoru Mitoma dragged a...

Qatar 2022: Japan Continue Incredible Run, Beat Spain 2-1 To Advance Atop Group E

December 01, (THEWILL) - Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka were heroes for Japan in their shocking 2-1 victory over Spain that saw them finish top of Group E. Even though Spain lost, La Roja advanced alongside Japan to the round...

Qatar 2022: Costa Rica Stun Japan With Late Winner To Avoid Early Exit

November 27, (THEWILL) - On Sunday, Costa Rica defeated Japan 1-0 as a result of a last-second push for a result that opens the possibility for both Germany and themselves to remain in the World Cup. With nine minutes left, Keysher...

Mourinho Pins Japan’s Victory Over Germany On Big Focus On Egos In European Football

November 24, (THEWILL) - Japan caused a major upset at the ongoing Qatar World Cup when they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1, and in response to a question regarding how that happened, Jose Mourinho claimed that there...
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