Japan 2-2 New Zealand - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Group A (22nd August 2012)
Hosts Japan will meet the Junior Football Ferns in the second group game of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
Japan put on an impressive display in their opening match, beating Mexico 4-1 with stunning goals that the world champion senior team (Nadeshiko) would be proud of.
New Zealand also got their U-20 Women's World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating Switzerland 2-1.
The winner of this fixture will claim the top spot of Group A.
| Japan Starting Line-up | New Zealand Starting Line-up |
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Take a look at both teams full FIFA U20 Women's World Cup squad, Japan / New Zealand
Officials:
Referee: Silvia SPINELLI (ITA)
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Japan 2-2 New Zealand (Ayu Nakada 11' OG, White 15', Tanaka 37', Michigami 71')
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Permalink Reply by Gromit on -
Can't wait for a new great match offered by teh young Nadeshiko and Hikaru Naomoto's (#8) sweet face and lethal strike ! :o)
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Permalink Reply by 2xehxtxemyk65 on -
This is a match that Japan would be wise to win. A draw might be enough but a bit precarious. Losing risks taking the train home.
I cannot imagine that the All Blackettes will be easy to defeat. NZ might win.
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Permalink Reply by Hiroshi Umezu on -
According to Sankei Sports, the following young Nadeshiko players will most likely to be in the starting lineup in today's match against the New Zealand's women's national U-20 soccer team:
GK: Sakiko Ikeda (#1: 19y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies)
DF: Shiori Kinoshita (#3: 20y/o: NTV Beleza), Haruka Hamada (#5: 19y/o: Speranza F.C. Osaka Takatsuki), Hikari Takagi (#17: 19y/o: Waseda University), Mayo Doko (#20: 16y/o: NTV Beleza)
MF: Ayu Nakada (#6: 19y/o: INAC Kobe Leonessa), Nozomi Fujita (c) (#7: 20y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies), Hikaru Naomoto (#8: 18y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies), Yōko Tanaka (#9: 19y/o: INAC Kobe Leonessa), Kumi Yokoyama (#10: 19y/o: Okayama Yunogo Belle)
FW: Ayaka Michigami (#13: 18y/o: Tokiwagi Gakuen High School)
There may be some room for modification. In Japan, I will keep you posted every step of the way.
And I wish the young Nadeshiko the best of luck out there!
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Permalink Reply by Women's Soccer United on -
Thanks Hiroshi :)
Hiroshi Umezu said:According to Sankei Sports, the following young Nadeshiko players will most likely to be in the starting lineup in today's match against the New Zealand's women's national U-20 soccer team:
GK: Sakiko Ikeda (#1: 19y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies)
DF: Shiori Kinoshita (#3: 20y/o: NTV Beleza), Haruka Hamada (#5: 19y/o: Speranza F.C. Osaka Takatsuki), Hikari Takagi (#17: 19y/o: Waseda University), Mayo Doko (#20: 16y/o: NTV Beleza)
MF: Ayu Nakada (#6: 19y/o: INAC Kobe Leonessa), Nozomi Fujita (c) (#7: 20y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies), Hikaru Naomoto (#8: 18y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies), Yōko Tanaka (#9: 19y/o: INAC Kobe Leonessa), Kumi Yokoyama (#10: 19y/o: Okayama Yunogo Belle)
FW: Ayaka Michigami (#13: 18y/o: Tokiwagi Gakuen High School)
There may be some room for modification. In Japan, I will keep you posted every step of the way.
And I wish the young Nadeshiko the best of luck out there!
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Permalink Reply by Hiroshi Umezu on
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@Women's Soccer United
You're most welcome. And I'm glad I could help! :D
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Permalink Reply by Gromit on
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Thanks Hiroshi ! The four musketeers (Naomoto, Nakada, Y. Takata and Yokoyama) all starting together, that's very promising ^_ ^
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Permalink Reply by Women's Soccer United on
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This will be a tough match against New Zealand, I'm looking forward to see how they match up against each other. I predict more stunning long range goals!
Gromit said:Thanks Hiroshi ! The four musketeers (Naomoto, Nakada, Y. Takata and Yokoyama) all starting together, that's very promising ^_ ^
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Permalink Reply by Hiroshi Umezu on
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Oh, Sankei Sports' prediction was right on the money.
GK: Sakiko Ikeda (#1: 19y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies)
DF: Shiori Kinoshita (#3: 20y/o: NTV Beleza), Haruka Hamada (#5: 19y/o: Speranza F.C. Osaka Takatsuki), Hikari Takagi (#17: 19y/o: Waseda University), Mayo Doko (#20: 16y/o: NTV Beleza)
MF: Ayu Nakada (#6: 19y/o: INAC Kobe Leonessa), Nozomi Fujita (c) (#7: 20y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies), Hikaru Naomoto (#8: 18y/o: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies), Yōko Tanaka (#9: 19y/o: INAC Kobe Leonessa)
FW: Ayaka Michigami (#13: 18y/o: Tokiwagi Gakuen High School), Kumi Yokoyama (#10: 19y/o: Okayama Yunogo Belle)
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Permalink Reply by Gromit on
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Hiroshi, Nakada and Yoko Tanaka were both from the three rookies you posted a picture some time agao when they signed at INAC Kobe Leonessa, righ t?
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Permalink Reply by Hiroshi Umezu on
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@Gromit
Yes. Together with Mai Kyokawa, Ayu Nakada graduated from Tokiwagi Gakuen High School and has signed up with INAC Kobe Leonessa. At the same time, Yoko Tanaka left JFA Academy Fukushima and has signed a contract to join INAC Kobe Leonessa.
Gromit said:Hiroshi, Nakada and Yoko Tanaka were both from the three rookies you posted a picture some time agao when they signed at INAC Kobe Leonessa, righ t?
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Permalink Reply by Gromit on
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What a team for INAC this season ! How many Nadeshiko did it have aleady ? 5 ? 6 ? No hurry foe an answer, I can check it myself ;o)
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Permalink Reply by Women's Soccer United on
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Match underway: Japan 0-0 New Zealand
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