Match ends, Norway 2, Japan 0. Attempt missed. Nicole Momiki (Japan) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Uno Shiragaki with a through ball. Attempt missed.

Match ends, Italy 1, Japan 1. Attempt missed. Miyabi Moriya (Japan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Momoko Tanikawa. Attempt missed. Aoba Fujino (Japan) right ...

Investment in the women's game has provided more resources for expert analysts, higher-quality video footage and better ...

The "safe sport" initiative has taken on greater importance as athlete welfare has become an issue of wider concern, with the public more aware than ever that athletes must be protected from predatory ...

Japan has beaten Brazil for the first time. Japan fought from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2 in Tokyo.

LONDON (AP) — It's not just about the gold medal. It's about redemption. The Olympic women's football tournament couldn't ask for a better finale. United States vs. Japan. Rematch of the 2011 World ...