2023 FIFAWWC: Japan Capture Another Win, Step Closer to Knockouts

Japan stunned Costa Rica 2-0 at the opening game of the group stage's second round of Group C at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Japan scored two goals in two minutes, from Hikaru Naomoto and 19-year-old Aoba Fujino, to give the Asian team the lead in the first half.

At halftime, Japan lead Costa Rica with 2-0 as after seeing Naomoto and Fujino score in a space of two minutes for the brilliant lead.

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Japan continued their momentum victory, last week, as they thrashed the nets of Zambia 5-0.

Now, Japan is a step closer to advancing to the knockout stage (the Round of last 16).

The team was led by captain Saki Kumagai and star midfielders Hina Sugita and Yui Hasegawa.

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On the other hand, Costa Rica tried to bounce back however they failed.

Costa Rica are now in a bad position as they received the second successive loss as they were defeated 3-0 by Spain.