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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA] DOUBLE CELEBRATION AS KOBAYASHI CLAIMS MVP AWARD

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September 1, 2015

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Japan striker Rikako Kobayashi enjoyed a double celebration on Saturday as the Young Nadeshiko striker was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player as her side won a record-breaking fourth AFC U-19 Women’s Championship with a victory on penalties over DPR Korea.

The 18-year-old netted four goals in three appearances, including the winner in the 1-0 semi-final victory over Korea Republic, as Japan booked a final date with the 2007 winners.

But despite being able to add to her tally in the 0-0 stalemate with Hwang Yong-bong’s side, Kobayashi scored her team’s second spot kick in the penalty shootout as they ran out 4-2 winners.....

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