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What a disappointing match. Japan had their first poor showing at the worst time, and their first half was awful. Sweden's opening goal was basically good fortune, but Japan could have cleared it faster. The Nadeshiko were much better in the second, but also desperately unlucky with that bounce that resulted in a handball. Comeback fell short, and additional bad luck included hitting the crossbar on a pk. Still the best team in the tournament (by a lot) in terms of overall play, and they'll be …
Based on their scheme v. Norway (the only Japan match I caught) I thought they would be vulnerable to a fast, countering team. Since last night's match was past my bedtime I don't know if that caught up with them, but Sweden is one squad that can predictably bring a been there-done that swagger to any pitch.
Am 1/2 on predictions as I thought the Dutch were going to upset Spain. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nope: Sweden got one goal on fluky bounces on a set piece when it fell right to the feet of a Swede (Japan's culpability in that one was not getting it cleared). The other came on the truly bad luck of having a deflected ball hit Nagano on the arm (no intent at all, but the right call). Japan handled any Swedish counter (and aerial ball) just fine. While Sweden's disruptive play for the first 65-70 minutes is a not-to-be-dismissed factor, Japan also had some dreadful luck.
Their tactical approach in this match was more like the one v Spain than v Norway, btw. Sweden had more possession until the last 20 minutes + stoppage. Japan was too tentative in their play until late, too...I truly think the weight of the moment caught up with that young Nadeshiko side. A painful but invaluable experience...
The best team in the tournament is out now. But they'll be better for the Olympics...and even better still in 2027. Incandescently bright future for the Nadeshiko...
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