Japan beats Argentina in the Women's World Cup

In the other match on Friday, Japan team beat Argentina by one goal. Japan gained the opportunity to score in the 90^th minute of the game. This has ensured Japan’s advance in the quarter final. Japan missed a sure chance of goal in the first half but it did not miss another opportunity. Japanese team took control of the game in the second half and continued pressure on Argentina. Their strategy finally paid off at the 90^th minute when Yuki Nagasato scored the winning goal. Xinhua.net reports:

With the victory, Japan has gained four points. The team drew with England 2-2 three days ago.

Argentina, the South American champion, has been knocked out of the tournament with two losses. The team was thrashed 11-0 in the opener of the tournament Monday.

Japan looked better and sharper in the action, threatening Argentina's goal many times and controlling the ball most of time.

The Japanese football coach, Hiroshi Ohashi, admitted that they faced difficulty in the beginning to break the defense of Argentina. Next Monday, Japan will face Germany who already trashed Argentina by scoring 11 goals.

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