Japan 2-0 Nigeria: Tanaka’s brace inspires Nadeshiko Japan win

Two second half objectives, together with one from the penalty spot, helped Japan safe a cushty 2-0 win over Nigeria within the pleasant performed, Thursday, on the Misaki Park Stadium.

Mina Tanaka broke the resistance of Nigeria’s defence, breaching Chiamaka Nnadozie twice in 4 minutes in Kobe earlier than a large crowd.

Tanaka squeezed in her first objective from a free kick lopped over the defence, earlier than she beat Chiamaka Nnadozie from the spot for her brace.

Nigeria’s greatest probabilities within the sport fell to Rasheedat Ajibade and Ashleigh Plumptre, as each drew saves from the goalkeeper.

Nonetheless, within the second half, Randy Waldrum’s facet had been stored out not simply because Japan dominated, but in addition as a consequence of a scarcity of coordination from the Nigerians.

Thursday’s defeat follows again to again loses to the USWNT in friendlies performed final month.

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