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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA] JAPAN BEAT USA AND QUALIFY FOR U-17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS

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October 11, 2016

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Holders Japan came from behind to defeat USA 3-2 at the Amman International Stadium in the last matchday in Group D to win the group and advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016.

USA star and captain Ashley Sanchez put her side in front in the first half with a composed finish, however, Japan proved to be too much for the Stars and Stripes as second-half goals from Riko Ueki, Oto Kanno and Hinata Miyazawa propelled the Little Nadeshiko to their third consecutive win of the tournament.

The first half in Amman was evenly matched with few clear-cut scoring opportunities created by either side. In the 32nd minute Ashley Sanchez managed to steer a shot on goal after Civana Kuhlmann had picked her out with a cross but Japan goalkeeper Momoko Tanaka made a comfortable save.....

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