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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA]【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan lose first international friendly to Brazil

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December 1, 2023

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On Thursday, 30 November, the Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's National Team) played an international friendly match against the Brazil Women's National Team, ranked ninth in the FIFA rankings, at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where they lost 3-4.

Following the Asian qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Women's Olympic Football Tournament in October and November, head coach IKEDA Futoshi has opted for a 4-3-3 formation. HIRAO Chika (Albirex Niigata Ladies) started in goal with a backline of MINAMI Moeka (AS Roma), KOGA Toko (JFA Academy Fukushima), ENDO Jun (Angel City FC), and SHIMIZU Risa (West Ham United). KUMAGAI Saki (AS Roma) anchored the midfield with HASEGAWA Yui (Manchester City) and NAGANO Fuka (Liverpool FC) playing as the two central midfielders. Upfront, MIYAZAWA Hinata (Manchester United) and FUJINO Aoba (Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza) were deployed on the flanks, while UEKI Riko (West Ham United) started as the central striker. .....



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