FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2012 Results: Japan vs. New Zealand Score 2-2 Draw, Statistics Available

Aug 22, 2012 10:12 AM EDT

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%

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