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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][FIFA U-20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP] Ohba follows her instincts to save Japan

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August 23, 2022

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Alajuela: Shu Ohba was the hero as Japan advanced to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 semi-finals in dramatic fashion on Sunday.

The goalkeeper saved France's first spot-kick in a thrilling quarter-final that ended 5-3 in Japan's favour after the match ended 3-3 as the Young Nadeshiko stayed on track to defend the title they won in 2018.



Ohba admitted that it was her instinct, rather than homework, which led to her denying France skipper Laurina Fazer's first spot-kick in the shootout. .....


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