The Japan Women’s National Team is one of the strong candidates to win the 2021 Olympics. In terms of experience competing on the international stage, you could say that they were quite skillful. The team nicknamed Nadeshiko has also won several times.
Among the achievements of the Japan Women’s National Team are the 2010 Asian Games champion, the 2010 EAFF women’s football competition champion, the 2012 Olympic silver medalist and the 2011 Women’s World Cup winner.
Before undergoing their inaugural match against Canada, Japan played a friendly match against Australia on July 15 yesterday. In this match, Nadeshiko was able to win 1-0. Their only winning goal came thanks to Iwabuchi Mana’s 12th shot in the 57th minute.
The victory clearly increased the motivation of the players. Although he played passively in the first half, Nadeshiko eventually appeared more open in the second half.
In total, they managed 11 shots, including 4 on goal. In addition, Takakura Asako’s team were also able to control 52% of the game with passing accuracy reaching 84%.
“Once we got used to the intensity level, we were able to make the necessary adjustments, and although the target came from PK, we are very happy with this result,” said Takakura Asako. JFA.
Takakura Asako is hopeful his team will be able to continue this positive trend in the inaugural game against Canada later. Their goal is still the same, namely to win the first gold medal for Japan.
On the other hand, the 53-year-old coach also warned his troops not to underestimate the opponent’s abilities. The close game against Australia can be used as a lesson that there won’t be an easy game at the Olympics.
“I want our players to believe in themselves, their teammates and the strength of Nadeshiko.” He continued.
If you look at the file face-to-face against Canada, Japan deserves confidence. Over the last 5 meetings, they have managed to register 4 victories. During this time, Canada could only win once against Japan.
However, Canada is not to be taken lightly. Coach Bev Priestman will be reinforced by several base players who appear in the best leagues around the world. The players include Manchester City’s Janine Beckie, West Ham’s Adriana Leon, PSG’s Jordyn Huitema and Ashley Lawrence, as well as Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair.
Shoes Face-to-face (H2H) Japan vs Canada
06-10-2019: Japan vs. Canada 4-0
07-03-2018: Canada against Japan 2-0
29-10-2014: Canada v. Japan 2-3
26-10-2014: Canada v. Japan 0-3
25-07-2012: Japan against Canada 2-1
Results of the last 5 matches for Japan
07-14-2021: Japan against Australia 1-0
13-06-2021: Japan vs Mexico 5-1
10-06-2021: Japan against Ukraine 8-0
11-04-2021: Japan against Panama 7-0
08-04-2021: Japan against Paraguay 7-0
Results of Canada’s last 5 games
02-25-2021: Brazil vs Canada 0-0
11-06-2021: Canada vs Czech Republic 0-0
14-04-2021: England vs Canada 0-2
04-10-2021: Wales vs Canada 0-3
02-25-2021: Canada vs Brazil 0-2
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