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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA]【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan Fall 0–3 in Final USA Tour Fixture but Take Positives into Next Step

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April 19, 2026

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After a bright morning, snowfall transformed the surroundings into a blanket of white within a matter of hours. Although the snow had stopped, the third match against the USA Women’s National Team kicked off in biting cold conditions.

In this decisive clash, with the series level at one win apiece, Japan lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Among the starters was YAMAMOTO Yuzuki (Denver Summit FC), whose move to the local side had recently been announced. Japan created the first opportunity. In the sixth minute, from a right-sided corner by TANIKAWA Momoko (Bayern Munich), KOGA Toko (Tottenham Hotspur) turned and struck, but her effort was gathered by the goalkeeper.

In the 21st minute, the United States threatened from a left corner, but GK HIRAO Chika (Granada CF) produced a fine save to avert danger. During this passage of play, KITAGAWA Hikaru (Everton) was forced off through injury. MORIYA Miyabi (Utah Royals), introduced as a substitute, settled quickly into the match. The remainder of the first half saw both sides cautiously probing, and it ended goalless. .....



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