The Nadeshiko Japan National Team advanced through the first round of the final tournament, where they suffered a struggle at the last Women's World Cup Japan. What helped us advance to the last eight was the coach's instructions as he flexibly changed his attacking style in response to the first half. Norway had a solid defence that was different from the first round Japan but they used their flanks skillfully to score the winning goal.
It has been highly praised by overseas media, saying, "We are one step closer to winning the Women's World Cup for the second time."
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Norway Solid defence
Coach Ikeda's instructions "Use the sides well"
《Highly evaluated by overseas media》
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Norway Solid defence
Coach Ikeda's instructions "Use the sides well"
《Highly evaluated by overseas media》
【Click here for details】Japan 3-1 Norway
Norway Solid defence
In the third match of the first round against Spain, we Japan to score effectively on the counter-attack after pulling back, defending and stealing, but in this match we were forced to play the exact opposite.
Commander HASEGAWA Yui
Norway did not put pressure on Japan front against , who scored 1 goals in their three matches in the first round.
▽ The number of defenders on the final line was increased to five and one from the first league
▽ A thick defensive block with four players lined up in the midfield to await the Japan's attack.
Japan coach Ikeda had anticipated in advance that the opponents would increase the number of players they could defend, but in the first half, it was difficult to find space in the opponents' defence, and the first half ended with only one own goal.
Coach Ikeda's instructions "Use the sides well"
Coach Ikeda's instructions at half-time were to "make better use of the players on the flanks to loosen the opponents' crowds."
IKEDA Futoshi, Coach
This aim hit the mark early on.
In the fifth minute of the second half, when ENDO Jun opened up on the left flank, the opposing defenders were conscious of Endo and created space in the center. Without missing the space, the pass was connected to MIYAZAWA Hinata in the center and HASEGAWA Yui who invaded the penalty area.
SHIMIZU Risa scored the winning goal
After this, the ball was passed to the opponent once, but SHIMIZU Risa immediately stole it and pushed it to lead to the second goal, which was the final goal.
Coach Ikeda praised his players, saying, "In the second half, we were able to use our flanks well and our offense worked little by little as a team."
Coach Ikeda praising Shimizu
The coach made a move that went beyond the opponent's tactics to contain the Japan's goal-scoring ability, and the players showed the skill and responsiveness to execute it.
In the first round of the final tournament, which was made to lick the bitterness of the previous tournament, Japan showed new strength.
《Highly evaluated by overseas media》
The Nadeshiko Japan's victory over Norway Japan in the first round of the Women's World Cup has been highly praised by overseas media outlets.
[CNN TV (ELECTRONIC VERSION)]
The electronic version of CNN TV in the United States said, "So far Japan they are arguably the best team in this Women's World Cup," and praised the way the Japan national team played.
[British public broadcaster BBC (electronic version)]
The electronic version of the British public broadcaster BBC reported on Japan's victory, with photos of Japan national team players hugging and celebrating, saying, "Japan is one step closer to winning the Women's World Cup for the second time."
[Reuters]
Reuters reported the Japan's victory with the headline "Miyazawa scores again, Japan beats Norway to reach quarter-finals."
MIYAZAWA Hinata scored an extra goal (middle)