Japan beat Norway 3-1 to enter quarter-finals

Japan scored its 14th goal of the Women's World Cup.

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Japan defeated Norway 3–1 to enter the quarter-finals for the fourth time.

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Hinata Miyazawa sealed the victory in the 81st minute with his fifth goal of the tournament.

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Risa Shimizu's 50th-minute goal helped Japan immensely to secure their fourth consecutive win in the tournament.

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Japan on Saturday changed their regular blue uniforms to pastel colours, pink and purple.

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After the win, Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said, "We knew Norway would play to their strengths but all our players worked really hard."

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Shimizu's winning goal came in the 50th minute as Japan took the lead again at the halfway mark.

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Japan will next face the winner of Sweden and the United States.

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