Japan Women’s National Football Team vs Norway Women’s National Football Team Lineups

Posted by Ngugi Wathiongo August 5, 2023

Japan Women’s National Football Team vs Norway Women’s National Football Team Lineups – Japan vs. Norway: Date, kick-off time, stream info and how to watch Women’s World Cup round of 16 match.

In the second leg of the round of 16, Japan and Norway will cross paths with each starting a different journey during the group stage.

Japan topped the statistics, showing their prowess by scoring 11 goals while maintaining an unblemished defensive record. Their best performance included an emphatic 4-0 win over Spain, putting them top of their group.

On the other hand, Norway’s group stage expedition took a more turbulent path. After suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to New Zealand and a goalless draw against Switzerland in their opening matches, they had to wait until their third game to find a goal. However, their crucial goal difference win against the Philippines was crucial to New Zealand’s progress on goal difference.

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The trip to Norway has been beset by many ups and downs, from injuries to disagreements between the manager and key players. This challenging landscape sets the stage for an uphill battle as they prepare to face a fearsome and cunning Japanese side.

Japan Starting XI

  • 1 Ayaka Yamashita
  • 23 Rion Ishikawa
  • 4 Saki Kumagai
  • 3 Moeka Minami
  • 2 Risa Shimizu
  • 14 Yui Hasegawa
  • 10 Fuka Nagano
  • 13 Jun Endo
  • 7 Hinata Miyazawa
  • 15 Aoba Fujino
  • 11 Mina Tanaka

Japan Women’s National Football Team vs Norway Women’s National Football Team Lineups

Norway XI

  • 23 Aurora Mikalsen
  • 13 Thea Bjelde
  • 6 Maren Mjelde
  • 16 Mathilde Harviken
  • 4 Tuva Hansen
  • 18 Frida Maanum
  • 8 Vilde Bøe Risa
  • 11 Guro Reiten
  • 10 Caroline Graham Hansen
  • 22 Sophie Haug
  • 20 Emilie Haavi

As the two teams prepare for this crucial clash, the clash promises to be a test of determination and stamina. Norway, despite their obstacles, will try to overcome those obstacles and remain strong against a skilled and determined Japanese opposition. Football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this match as the Women’s World Cup continues with exciting knockout stage matches.

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