On Friday 12 July, the Japan Women's Universiade National Team faced the DPR Korea Women's Universiade National Team at the final of the 30th Summer Universiade Napoli 2019. While DPR Korea showcased great speed and techniques to initiate their attacks, Japan kept their composure in defence to anticipate for their opportunity to counter.

In the fifth minute, Japan forced a turnover deep in the opponent’s territory to allow IMAI Yurina to take a shot, but her attempt failed to capture the target. Japan created another opportunity from a turnover in the 19th minute, where IMADA Sara fired a shot, but her effort was saved by the goalkeeper. Despite seeing multiple chances created by Japan from their high pressure, DPR Korea gradually took control of the match. In the 30th minute, DPR Korea created an opportunity from a corner kick, where Japanese goalkeeper YONEZAWA Moeka responded to punch the ball away, but the Korean side managed to collect the ball and capitalise on the situation to capture the opening goal. DPR Korea continued to show their dominance in the remaining minutes of the first half, but Japan showcased great persistency to keep the score intact before entering halftime.......

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