Japan stormed through the group stage at the Women's World Cup with three dominant wins, and playmaker Yui Hasegawa says it is vital that it maintains that level of performance against Norway in Saturday's last 16 clash.
The 2011 champion exited in the first knockout round four years ago in France, but is in much better shape this year after scoring 11 goals in the group stage, which it rounded out with a 4-0 dismantling of Spain.
"Three matches, three clean sheets and into the knockout stage — what we have to do is keep up that level of performance," said Hasegawa, who featured in all three group matches.