Japan became the second quarter-finalist of the Women's World Cup

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Japan became the second quarter-finalist of the Women's FIFA World Cup. In the match of the 1/8 finals in Group D, the representatives of the Country of the Morning Sun beat Norway with a score of 3:1, reports rodrobnosti. 

В in the last round, the Japanese women beat the Spaniards, so they ended their performances with three victories. In the match against Norway, Japan fought for the first quarter-final of the World Cup in 12 years. The Norwegian women could get into the top eight teams for the second time in a row.

< li>Japan – Norway 3:1
• Goals: Engen, 15 (own goal), Shimizu, 50, Miyazawa, 81 – Reiten, 20

In the quarter-finals, Japan will play against the winner of the Sweden-USA confrontation, which will take place on Sunday, August 6.

The day before, Spain crushed Switzerland (5:1) and became the first quarter-finalist of the Women's World Cup. This is the best result in the history of the national team.

In the quarterfinals, Spain will play against the winner of the pair Netherlands – South Africa (the match will be held on Sunday, August 6).

Prepared by Serhiy Daga