World Cup wrap: Japan off to a flier with win over Zambia; USA easy winners over Vietnam
Wiegman’s Lionesses are ranked fourth – 49 spots above fledgling Haiti – and are considered among the World Cup favourites as the reigning European champions.
England dominated the second half, but were either thwarted by the five-foot-four Theus – who leapt high to tip a Russo header over the bar – or their own profligacy, such as captain Millie Bright’s first-touch shot she sent sailing well over the bar. Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and fellow forward Mina Tanaka found the net in the second half after having two earlier efforts called back for offside by VAR.
“Many of our squad were inspired by the 2011 Nadeshiko team when they were growing. We would like to take up the challenge again, to be the champions.” Tanaka had another goal chalked off for offside in the 49th minute and VAR also called back a penalty awarded to Japan a couple of minutes later. Ueki needed two attempts to convert the late penalty that saw Musonda sent off, substitute goalkeeper Eunice Sakala saving the first but penalised for encroachment.
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