The Japanese national team "Nadeshiko Japan", which is strengthening its preparations for the Women's Soccer World Cup, which will start in July this year, defeated Canada 3-0 in the final match of the international tournament on the 22nd, finishing the tournament with 1 win and 2 losses. I was.
"Nadeshiko Japan" is aiming to reach the top 4 or higher in the World Cup that will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July, and this month they will face the international tournament "Sea Believes Cup" being held in the United States to strengthen the team.
Japan, ranked 11th in the world, faced Canada, ranked 6th in the world and the gold medalist of the Tokyo Olympics, in the final match held in Frisco, Texas on the 22nd.
Japan took the lead in the 26th minute of the first half when Seike Takako, who ran up in front of the goal with a quick turnaround, scored a direct pass from the right flank.
Then, in the 41st minute, HASEGAWA Yui scored a penalty kick to score an additional goal, ending the first half with a score of 2-0.
In the 32nd minute of the second half, ENDO Jun slipped behind the defense and calmly scored a shot against the goalkeeper one-on-one.
In this tournament, Nadeshiko Japan lost 0-1 to both Brazil and the United States, and lacked scoring ability. It was a harvest for the World Cup, which is about to start in a month.