Japan emerging as a Women’s World Cup favourite

August 5, 2023

Nadeshiko power into quarter-finals with convincing win over Norway

PUBLISHED : 5 Aug 2023 at 21:24

Japan’s Risa Shimizu scores her side’s second goal during a 3-1 win over Norway in their Round of 16 match at the Women’s World Cup in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Japan are firming their status as one of the favourites to win the Women’s World Cup after romping into the quarter-finals with four…