Japan and New Zealand ended their match in 2-2 draw in the second game of the first round in Japan's FIFA U-20 Women's Soccer World Cup on Wednesday. It took some late minute magic from Japan to get them back into the match, but eventually they managed.
New Zealand jumped out to a demoralizing attack on Japan. In the 11th minute, Ayu Nakada scored the first goal and then four minutes later they doubled their lead with a goal from Rosie White.
It was not until the closing minutes of the first half that Japan was able to trim the lead as Yoko Tanaka scored a goal in the 37th minute.
The host squad spoiled New Zealand's party in the 71st minute when Ayaka Michigami scored a goal, tying the match.
JAPAN (JPN) |
Statistics |
NEW ZEALAND (NZL) |
28 |
Shots |
8 |
11 |
Shots on goal |
2 |
2 |
Goals Scored |
2 |
9 |
Fouls Committed |
11 |
11 |
Fouls Suffered |
7 |
14 |
Corner kicks |
1 |
1 |
Free Kicks to Goal |
0 |
0 / 0 |
Penalty Kicks (Goals/Shots) |
0 / 0 |
3 |
Offsides |
1 |
1 |
Own Goals |
0 |
1 |
Yellow cards |
1 |
0 |
Second yellow card and red card |
0 |
0 |
Red Cards |
0 |
32 |
Actual playing time |
20 |
62% |
Possession (%) |
38% |