The Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's National Team) won their first match of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 2 against the India Women's National Team, ranked 61st in the FIFA rankings, 7-0 at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday, 26 October.

For this match Head Coach IKEDA Futoshi opted for a 4-3-3 formation following their match against Argentina in September. HIRAO Chika (Albirex Niigata Ladies) started in goal, while MIYAKE Shiori (INAC Kobe Leonessa), TAKAHASHI Hana (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies), ISHIKAWA Rion (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies), and MORIYA Miyabi (INAC Kobe Leonessa) formed the defence line. KUMAGAI Saki (AS Roma) anchored the midfield, while HASEGAWA Yui (Manchester City) and SUGITA Hina (Portland Thorns FC) were the two attacking midfielders. NAKASHIMA Yoshino (Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina) and NAOMOTO Hikaru (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies) were deployed on the flanks, while TANAKA Mina (INAC Kobe Leonessa) was named as the lone striker.

The match started with Japan taking the initiative, with Tanaka firing the first shot just 40 seconds into the first half. .....

🔹試合終了🔹

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