Highlights and goals of Spain (3-1) vs Japan in Women’s Friendly

The central judge adds four more minutes before the end. The public has been constantly cheering on his selection and celebrate this victory for the importance it has in the mood before the start of the Euro in Switzerland.

The game is coming to an end, but the development has been interesting. Both teams have managed to embody an idea of the game and showed great strengths, Spain focuses on distributing the ball and being practical when they step on the rival field, while Japan tries to be more reactive.

HOW CLOSE THE THIRD GOAL HAS BEEN!

Great match moment, the team of Montse Tomé keeps a good pace and plays with determination on opposing field. Mariona had a free kick that hit the stick and came out. Meanwhile, those led by Nils Nielsen continue to face in the game.

Spain continues to insist, looking for the third goal and Alexia Putellas is being very influential in the offensive moves. An instant ago, he sent a pass between the lines for Esther that in the end could not convert, but left the warning in the defense of Japan that is ceding some spaces.

CATA COLL BECAME GIANT IN THE ARC!

The Spanish goalkeeper had a hand to hand with one of the volants of the rival team and was very attentive to clear the clear chance of goal. Spain is still in control of the game, but Japan try to approach the opposing field little by little.

TIME FOR HYDRATION!

The central judge took advantage of a foul on one of the strikers of Japan to send the players to the cooling break to refresh and so each team seeks to receive instructions from the coaches.

The team led by Nils Nielsen made the last three changes: Hinata Miyazawa, Maika Hamano and Saki Kumagai left to join Momoko Tanikawa, Yuka Momiki and Moeka Minami. Position changes to refresh the team and the hosts keep looking for the advantage goal.

Japan managed to recover a ball and found an opportunity to generate danger in the opposing area winning the back of the Spanish defense, however, in the corner shot they had failed to capitalize. Spain tried to go out playing fast in counterattack, but the opponent’s recoil was very good.

The local national team is still clearly dominating the match, has the ball and distributes side by side to find spaces, improves on pass circuits and has greater depth in these first minutes of the second half, while those led by Nielsen do not manage to get out of their area.

WAS CLOSE TO SECOND OF SPAIN!

Vicky Lopez got a great first-round kick after a short pass from Mariona who came from the left side to the edge of the area, the #19 Montse Tomé team is looking to have more influence in the game. Japan backs up in defense at the start.

Four more minutes will be played in Butarque. Japan wants to leave their area and seeks to continue with the high pressure to try to generate the error in the rival team, however, Spain is managing to keep the balance to go to the break with the tie.

Alexia Putellas attempted a shot from the edge of the area, but Japanese goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita kept the ball. Then, Redondo had the clearest opportunity for Spain, but did not define well and Japan still has the advantage. Coaches give directions on the line.

The local team is still looking for all sides to reach the rival area, it is dominating very well in the offensive sector, but the high pressure generated by the visiting team prevents him from developing his game normally. A lot of intelligence and calm are handling both Spain and Japan.

Both selections of the hydration time are back, Spain still controlling the ball and looking to go short although there are times where changes front have been a good alternative, but Japan continues to maintain defensive order and closing spaces.

Change a little the pace of the game, Spain tries to have more precision in the passes and anticipate some plays to be able to win interesting situations that seek to create in the offensive zone. Japan had the opportunity with Matsukubo to win in rival field, but the lead was very alone in the play.

A lot of intensity in the mark, high pressure and practically 1vs1 is what the Japanese team seeks to play to prevent the advance of their rivals. The Spanish team does not yet find good alternatives to step on rival field and generate danger.

Spain and Japan still do not make a difference in these match minutes, each team has tried to be faithful to their strategy and although the local team is being superior in possession of the ball, they have not managed to transform that into strong actions. The visitor is still unable to pass half of the court in the last minutes.

The game has good dynamics, there are interesting moves that both teams make, but they are not having enough depth when they pass half-court. For the moment, he follows the 0-0 in Butarque with a fairly even commitment.

Japan has tried to surprise the back of the local defense, but their forwards have not managed to be well placed and end up out of place. There is no news on the arches at the moment, but Spain keeps possession of the ball and wants to have the rhythm of the game.

First moments in which the local are with possession of the ball and seek to improve mobility to be able to find spaces on the rival field, both teams begin to know. However, visitor pressure is key in thinking of some quick exit.

Japan’s women’s soccer team, also known as Nadeshiko Japan, won the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where they surprised the football world, and also managed to win a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

They are also known for their quick and technical style of play, and for their ability to compete with the best teams in the world, even beating teams like Spain. They have won the AFC Women’s Asian Cup twice (2014 and 2018) and have been champions of the East Asia Women’s Football Championship four times.

The Spanish women’s football team won its first World Cup in 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, defeating England in the final. In the World Cup, the Spanish team led in passes completed (2,209), shots on goal (29) and chances of goal (78).

The team also stood out for its possession dominance, with an average of 65.4% in the group stage. They were the first women’s team to receive the Laureus World Team of the Year Award. Spain has participated in four Women’s European Championships, including the 1997, 2013, 2017 and 2022 editions.

Niponas and Spaniards have faced each other on seven occasions at the absolute level, with a record clearly favorable for the Red: five wins, one draw and a single defeat. These duels have been a reflection of the growth and consolidation of Spain in the elite of world women’s football.

The latest precedent was set in a high-caliber setting: the debut of the Paris Olympics. In that match, the Japanese started winning, but Spain reacted with personality and hierarchy to turn the score.

Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey were in charge of signing the comeback (2-1), making clear the competitive character of the team led by Montse Tomé.

Serbia’s Milica Milovanovic, international referee since 2024 in the top flight, is 27 years old and has experience of international tournaments and qualifying rounds in the U19, U17 and UEFA Women’s Nations League.

In the duel in Butarque (Leganés) she will be accompanied by Serbian assistants Aleksandra Kostic and Marijana Vicentijevic. The fourth referee will be Mima Stankovic.

From the bench, these are the options that the coach will have to modify the game as required by the development of the match.

12 #Stambaugh Hua (GK)

2 #Hawada Saori

3 #South Moehua

9 #Flor de la comida

10 #Nagano Fuuka

18 #Kazato Sugita

19 #Moshiko Tanigawa

With the eyes on victory, these are the headlines that will seek to impose conditions from the beginning and approach the great goal.

From the bench, these are the options that the coach will have to modify the game as required by the development of the match.

 1 Esther Sullastres

3 Jana Fernández

4 Irene Paredes

9 Esther González

10 Athenea del Castillo

15 Leila Ouahabi

16 Cristina Martin-Prieto

17 Lucía García

18 Salma Paralluelo

22 Maite Zubieta Aranbarri

23 Adriana Nanclares

With the eyes on victory, these are the headlines that will seek to impose conditions from the beginning and approach the great goal.

The stadium and dressing room are prepared to welcome Japan in the last match that will be played on Spanish territory.

The players of the Spanish national team are already at the stadium where they will play their last match before travelling to Switzerland for the EURO.

 

 

 

 

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Yui Hasegawa: The midfielder of Manchester City is the axis of the Japanese game. Intelligent, technical and with great vision of the game, Hasegawa is in charge of distributing, supporting and organizing the 'Nadeshiko'. Her experience in Europe has enhanced her ability to control matches.

Salma Paralluelo: FC Barcelona’s striker is synonymous with imbalance. Her speed, power and ability to make one-on-one differences make her a constant threat. She has grown as a scorer and offensive referee in the national team, and at 20 years old she is already world champion.

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The Municipal Stadium of Butarque was inaugurated on 14 February 1998, it is the stadium of CD Leganés that acquires its name of Our Lady of Butarque by the patron of the city of the south of Madrid, the initial capacity of the Municipal Stadium of Butarque was 8.138 spectators.

This figure increased in successive enlargements. Thus, in 2016 it was already 10,954 and a year later, 11,454. Currently (since 2018) the maximum capacity of Butarque is 12,454 spectators.