Saitama – Nadeshiko Japan showed spirit and fightback against a bigger and stronger opponent.
But neither was enough on Friday night as Asako Takakura’s side crashed out of the Tokyo 2020 women’s soccer tournament with a 3-1 defeat to reigning Sweden, ending the host nation’s hope of a medal to inspire interest ahead of the start of its new professional league.
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