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Japan beat Costa Rica to close in on knockouts

Two goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium on Wednesday to all but secure the 2011 champions a spot in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.
Jul 26, 2023, 08:25 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Japan
Costa Rica
  • KO
  • 25
  • 27
  • HT
  • 45
  • 59
  • 64
  • 74
  • 76
  • 85
  • 90+1
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Japan 2, Costa Rica 0.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Japan 2, Costa Rica 0.
90'+6'
Riko Ueki (Japan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Match Stats
JPNCRC
Possession
56.9%
43.156.9
43.1%
Shots on Goal
12
2
Shot Attempts
24
6
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
9
0
Saves
2
10