The goalkeeper saved France's first spot-kick in a thrilling quarter-final that ended 5-3 in Japan's favour after the match ended 3-3 as the Young Nadeshiko stayed on track to defend the title they won in 2018.
Young Nadeshiko: 💯🔥 pic.twitter.com/36R6iv4LBw
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 22, 2022
Ohba admitted that it was her instinct, rather than homework, which led to her denying France skipper Laurina Fazer's first spot-kick in the shootout. .....
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