Japan defeats Costa Rica 2-0 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023  

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FIFA Women's World Cup: Japan are guaranteed a last 16 place after 2-0 win.

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Japan's Hikaru Naomoto gives Japan a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute.

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Two minutes later Aoba Fujino scored the winning goal for Japan against Costa Rica.

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FIFA Women's World Cup: Japan beat Zambia 5-0 in their first group game.

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FIFA Women's World Cup: Costa Rica lost 3–0 to Spain in their first match.

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The game was stopped because Gloriana Villalobos grabbed her face and needed treatment.

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Daniela Solera has made 15 saves so far for Japan which is more than any other goalkeeper.

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Japan has won both its games and is on top with 6 points.

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