Having used all their field players in the group stage, Japan opted for a 3-4-3 formation, making five changes from their third group match against Nigeria. YAMASHITA Ayaka (INAC Kobe Leonessa) started in goal with a backline of KOGA Toko (Feyenoord), KUMAGAI Saki (AS Roma) and MINAMI Moeka (AS Roma). KITAGAWA Hikaru (INAC Kobe Leonessa) and MORIYA Miyabi (INAC Kobe Leonessa) were deployed on the flanks, while HASEGAWA Yui (Manchester City) and NAGANO Fuka (Liverpool FC) played as holding midfielders. SEIKE Kiko (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies) and FUJINO Aoba (Manchester City) were the two wingers, while TANAKA Mina (Utah Royals) played as a central striker. .....
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