Japan completed its preparation for the Women's Asian Cup in emphatic style Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Ghana in an international friendly.
With an eye on her lineups for the April 6-20 tournament in Jordan, coach Asako Takakura made multiple changes throughout the match, including bringing veteran forward Nahomi Kawasumi off the bench for her first national team appearance since 2016.
Though she didn't miss a beat after running on in the 59th minute, Kawasumi, a key member of Japan's 2011 World Cup-winning side, said her return was an emotional moment.