The North Carolina Courage forward starred with a hat-trick for the six-time AFC U19 Women’s Championship winners and with her appetite whetted, wants Japan to aim even higher in their remaining group matches against China PR and DPR Korea.
"I felt a bit nervous before the match, understanding that my responsibility was to score goals. I'm glad I was able to fulfil that role successfully. Coordinating with my teammates is crucial in my game approach. .....
🧊 Manaka Matsukubo shows maturity beyond her years!#U20WAC | #JPNvVIE pic.twitter.com/G5VDJsUvOZ
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) March 4, 2024
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