With Dominance in the First Half, Japanese Secure Spot in Next Round of the Olympics 2024 Football. Experience the difference with BBscore MeusResultados.
Japan clinched their place in the quarterfinals of the women’s soccer tournament at the Olympics by defeating Nigeria 3-1 on Wednesday at the La Beaujoire stadium. Hamano, Tanaka, and Kitagawa scored the goals for Japan, while Echegini scored the lone goal for Nigeria. Japan now awaits their opponent for the next stage.
From the outset, the Japanese team demonstrated their superiority. Hamano opened the scoring after receiving a precise pass from Ueki and finishing calmly. Shortly thereafter, Tanaka extended the lead by capitalizing on a rebound off the crossbar. Nigeria managed to pull one back through Echegini, who scored after a well-executed combination with Ucheibe. However, Kitagawa secured a comfortable lead for Japan with a free-kick goal just before halftime.
In the second half, Japan focused on preserving their lead by adopting a more defensive approach. Nigeria attempted to apply pressure, but Japan’s solid defense effectively contained the attacks and maintained the scoreline. The control of the game allowed Japan to manage the match and secure the victory without significant scares.
With this result, Japan advanced as the second-place team in Group D. They now await the outcomes of the other group matches to determine their quarterfinal opponent. The next challenge for Japan will be against the top team from Group B, which could be Germany, Australia, or the United States.
The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Parc des Princes. The Japanese team remains confident and determined to progress further in the Olympic tournament.
