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Kyodo News
2 days ago
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- Kyodo News
Football: Nadeshiko Japan suffer back-to-back defeats against Brazil
KYODO NEWS - 18 minutes ago - 14:41 | Sports, All Japan went down 2-1 against Brazil in A women's football international friendly on Monday, ending their two-game series away to the South Americans with two defeats. Nadeshiko Japan fell to a 3-1 loss on Friday for their first defeat under new Danish manager Nils Nielsen and the world's fifth-ranked nation were beaten again by their eighth-ranked opponents at Cicero de Souza Marques Stadium in Sao Paulo. Manaka Matsukubo, one of six changes for Japan's starting XI, hit the post on a one-on-one with goalkeeper Lorena in the 28th minute before Kiko Seike, who scored a late consolation in their previous game, sent her shot wide after skipping past the keeper three minutes later. Despite a hint of offside, Seike gave Japan the lead a minute into the second half as she side-footed home Aoba Fujino's low cross delivered with the outside of her foot. Defender Rion Ishikawa turned the ball into her own net in the 54th minute, however, allowing Brazil to draw level after keeper Ayaka Yamashita completely missed the ball from a corner. Seike hit the post minutes later before Brazil hit Japan on a counter for the 79th-minute winner as substitute Jhonson dinked her shot past Yamashita. Related coverage: Football: Nadeshiko Japan drop opener of friendly series in Brazil Japanese footballer in Australia arrested in betting scandal Football: Wataru Endo lifts trophy as Liverpool celebrate title with fans
Kyodo News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Football: Nadeshiko Japan drop opener of friendly series in Brazil
KYODO NEWS - May 31, 2025 - 14:24 | Sports, All Japan lost to Brazil 3-1 in the opening match of their two-game women's football friendly series against Brazil in Sao Paulo on Friday. The team, nicknamed Nadeshiko Japan, currently fifth in the FIFA world rankings, lost for the first time in five matches since new manager Nils Nielsen took over last December. Eighth-ranked Brazil, who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup, led 2-0 by halftime at Neo Quimica Arena, with Dudinha scoring in the 28th and 42nd minutes. Kerolin made it 3-0 in the 55th minute before Japan got one back in the 89th minute through Brighton attacker Kiko Seike. The two teams will meet again Monday. In February, Japan won the four-nation SheBelieves Cup in the United States. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato performs ring entry ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hits MLB-leading 20th homer in Dodgers' win Football: Wataru Endo lifts trophy as Liverpool celebrate title with fans
Kyodo News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Football: Nadeshiko Japan drop opener of friendly series in Brazil
KYODO NEWS - 19 minutes ago - 14:24 | Sports, All Japan lost to Brazil 3-1 in the opening match of their two-game women's football friendly series against Brazil in Sao Paulo on Friday. The team, nicknamed Nadeshiko Japan, currently fifth in the FIFA world rankings, lost for the first time in five matches since new manager Nils Nielsen took over last December. Eighth-ranked Brazil, who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup, led 2-0 by halftime at Neo Quimica Arena, with Dudinha scoring in the 28th and 42nd minutes. Kerolin made it 3-0 in the 55th minute before Japan got one back in the 89th minute through Brighton attacker Kiko Seike. The two teams will meet again Monday. In February, Japan won the four-nation SheBelieves Cup in the United States. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato performs ring entry ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hits MLB-leading 20th homer in Dodgers' win Football: Wataru Endo lifts trophy as Liverpool celebrate title with fans
Kyodo News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Chisato Iwai wins 1st U.S. tour title in Mexico
KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 14:08 | Sports, All Japan's Chisato Iwai secured her first win on the U.S. LPGA Tour on Sunday after topping the leaderboard by six strokes at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. The 22-year-old LPGA rookie started the day a shot back in second and carded seven birdies and a bogey for a 6-under 66 in the final round at the par-72 El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba, wrapping up with a 12-under total of 276. "I wouldn't have thought I'd be able to win a tournament this early (in my career). I'm really happy," said Iwai, whose celebration included a champagne shower courtesy of her team members and older sister Akie, who tied for 16th at 2 under. Iwai sank an 8-meter birdie putt on the opening hole to get early momentum, adding four straight birdies from No. 3 and two more on the back nine. "Taking chances on the course this week would have been quite damaging," she said. "My strategy was to stay calm both mentally and with my golf." Jenny Bae of the United States was second and Kan Hae Ji of South Korea was a further shot behind in third. It also turned out to be a memorable tournament for Iwai's father Yuji, who visited Cancun near the course more than 20 years ago on his honeymoon. "I'm happy. She did her parents proud," he said. "I'm sure this is now firing up her sister." Related coverage: Golf: Hideki Matsuyama misses PGA Championship cut for 1st time in career Golf: Japan's Mao Saigo wins 1st LPGA major of year in 5-way playoff Golf: Japan's Iwai runner-up to Sweden's Lindblad at LPGA event in LA
Kyodo News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Chisato Iwai wins 1st U.S. tour title in Mexico
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 14:08 | Sports, All Japan's Chisato Iwai secured her first win on the U.S. LPGA Tour on Sunday after topping the leaderboard by six strokes at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. The 22-year-old LPGA rookie started the day a shot back in second and carded seven birdies and a bogey for a 6-under 66 in the final round at the par-72 El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba, wrapping up with a 12-under total of 276. "I wouldn't have thought I'd be able to win a tournament this early (in my career). I'm really happy," said Iwai, whose celebration included a champagne shower courtesy of her team members and older sister Akie, who tied for 16th at 2 under. Iwai sank an 8-meter birdie putt on the opening hole to get early momentum, adding four straight birdies from No. 3 and two more on the back nine. "Taking chances on the course this week would have been quite damaging," she said. "My strategy was to stay calm both mentally and with my golf." Jenny Bae of the United States was second and Kan Hae Ji of South Korea was a further shot behind in third. It also turned out to be a memorable tournament for Iwai's father Yuji, who visited Cancun near the course more than 20 years ago on his honeymoon. "I'm happy. She did her parents proud," he said. "I'm sure this is now firing up her sister." Related coverage: Golf: Hideki Matsuyama misses PGA Championship cut for 1st time in career Golf: Japan's Mao Saigo wins 1st LPGA major of year in 5-way playoff Golf: Japan's Iwai runner-up to Sweden's Lindblad at LPGA event in LA
