Japan’s strong form continued in Wellington as they saw off Norway 3-1 to progress to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals.
Futoshi Ikeda’s side dominated possession and made it count thanks to second-half strikes from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa. Guro Reiten had levelled for Norway in the first half, heading home after after an own goal from Ingrid Engen.
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