Port Moresby: Japan secured third place at the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a dominant display against USA, though it took a lone Mami Ueno goal three minutes from full time to secure the victory.
Japan quickly settled into their rhythm increasing their grip on possession as the first half wore on, which at one stage reached a massive 67 per cent.
Captain Yuka Momiki and fellow forward Yui Hasegawa were in sparkling form and their combination play was a highlight, though Japan invariably found themselves facing a packed defence in and around the penalty area.....
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