Women's World Cup 2023:  Japan beat Norway by 3-1 last 16 

Women's World Cup 2023: Japan beat Norway by 3-1 last 16

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Japan beat Norway 3-1 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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Japan's Ingrid Syrstad Engen scored in the 15th minute to take a 1-0 lead against Norway.

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Norway's Guro Reiten scored in the 20th minute to equalize against Japan at 1-1.

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Japan's Risa Shimizu scored in the 50th minute to take a 1-2 lead against Norway.

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Japan's Hinata Miyazawa scored in the 81st minute to secure a 1-3 win against Norway.

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Japan defeated Norway 3–1 to advance to the quarter-finals and Norway was eliminated from the World Cup.

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Women's World Cup Golden Boot: Hinata Miyazawa returned to the top of the standings with five goals in four games.

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Japan will now face (Sweden/USA) in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals.

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