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Japan on verge of World Cup last 16

US and Netherlands ready for clash of heavyweights on Thursday

Japan celebrate their 2-0 win over Costa Rica in Dunedin, New Zealand on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Japan all but sealed their place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.

The 2011 champions Japan easily beat an error-prone Costa Rica 2-0 in front of 6,992…

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