What a tenacious effort from both sides — and yet keeping this beautiful game clean and injury-free! Defending champ Japanese "Nadeshiko" translating the only goal of the game after creating opportunities multiple times against Aussie's gritty defense. Mad respect to both teams for being 100 and congratulations for making it this deep in the tournament. Not an easy feat. Chin up Aussies.
We wish all the teams (both remaining and those who are out after much fight and spirit) nothing but the best in the near future and beyond! It's a beautiful sight to see and very encouraging to have for all the young girls across the world to look up to the ever-improving women's soccer/football. VIVA FUTBOL MUNDIAL
Yet another display of Japanese tactical play and they clearly dominated the game on creating many chances. Crossing my finger, Japan might repeat another title.
YES!!! Good job Japan Now only one step away from the final game. But first you have to beat Canada or England. I'm watching their game right now. Both of them will be tough opponents in the semifinal.
From watching this short highlight reel, it seems like Japan dominated.
Sad to see the Aussies go, but not surprised. At least they pulled a good upset and did better than New Zealand.
Congrats Japan aka Omedato Nippon!
I wish my Aussies won but we didn't want it bad enough.
Your team was Sugoi!
Hopefully the hosts are your next opponent.
Let's go Japan! Canada/England should be another easy win!
Im telling you it is going to be Germany vs Japan no doubt
Wow Japan was the BOSS here, a great Match for Japan! I hope they made it in Finals again
What a tenacious effort from both sides — and yet keeping this beautiful game clean and injury-free! Defending champ Japanese "Nadeshiko" translating the only goal of the game after creating opportunities multiple times against Aussie's gritty defense. Mad respect to both teams for being 100 and congratulations for making it this deep in the tournament. Not an easy feat. Chin up Aussies.
We wish all the teams (both remaining and those who are out after much fight and spirit) nothing but the best in the near future and beyond! It's a beautiful sight to see and very encouraging to have for all the young girls across the world to look up to the ever-improving women's soccer/football. VIVA FUTBOL MUNDIAL
Congratulations, Japan!! I'm so proud of you!!!
Massive props to the Aussies for coming this far!
Yet another display of Japanese tactical play and they clearly dominated the game on creating many chances. Crossing my finger, Japan might repeat another title.
Australia let themselves down I'm afraid. They were too conservative and too scared of Japan. What a waste of an opportunity.
ok. lets go to semi final
Nadeshiko Win.
I think the Australian goalkeeper is very talented! That goal was only unlucky! Congrats to the Japanese team though!
Go Japan! Congratulations on making it to the semifinals! Hope you win it all! You go girls! Love from the U.S.A.!
YES!!! Good job Japan Now only one step away from the final game. But first you have to beat Canada or England. I'm watching their game right now. Both of them will be tough opponents in the semifinal.
Rumi Utsugi has been selected as Player of the Match.
http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/videos/highlights/match=300269496/index.html
The Japanese are excellent defenders and aggressive strikers.
japan back2back world cups????????????
Go Japan. Let other teams note this.