Japan advances to quarterfinals in final match of women’s soccer first round at the Paris Olympics

Japan advances to quarterfinals in final match of women’s soccer first round at the Paris Olympics
Chiba (far right) and others celebrate after defeating Nigeria in the first round of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics and qualifying for the quarterfinals (Kyodo News)

On the 31st, in the final match of the women’s soccer preliminary league at the Paris Olympics, Japan, in Group C, beat Nigeria 3-1, and advanced to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss. In the first half, Hamano (Chelsea) and Tanaka (Royals) scored goals to take the lead. They were scored on by one point, but Kitagawa (INAC Kobe)’s direct free kick put them ahead.

Japan lost their first match 1-2 to Spain, but came back to win the second match 2-1 against Brazil.

In the first round, 12 teams will be divided into three groups, and the top two teams from each group and the top three will advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo News)

Source: Japanese

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