BREDA, NETHERLANDS – Former women’s world champion Japan defeated the Netherlands 1-0 away in an international friendly on Friday night.
Three minutes after coming off the bench, Kumi Yokoyama struck what proved to be the winner in the second half and Asako Takakura’s side withstood a late onslaught to claim the win.
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