Japan’s women's football group gained
the Asian Games gold medal after defeating China 1-zero at Sriwijaya Stadium in
Jakabaring Sorts City, Palembang, South Sumatra, on Friday.
Organized assaults and protection, in
addition to calm and calculated play were key to Japan winning their 2d Games
gold after first tasting fulfillment at the 2010 event in Guangzhou, China.
The simplest aim in the final turned
into scored through Yuika Sugasawa within the 87th minute.
In the early minutes, Japan performed
greater defensively, even as China performed greater of an attacking game.
In the 14th minute, China got a golden
opportunity to attain but it becomes fluffed through striker Wang Shanshan
who's the Games’ pinnacle scorer with 12 goals.
Five minutes later, Gu Yansha's shot on
intention became stored by way of the goalkeeper. Japan also released an
offensive but China’s defense stood firm.
However, Japan’s midfielder Nakajima Emi
lengthy-range bypass into the penalty location set up Sugasawa who headed in
what was to be the winning purpose.
"Our players still lack enjoy
gambling in very last matches. In destiny, they should practice extra, and I'm
positive they'll get better," said China’s educate, Jia Xiuquan. Japan
teach Asako Takemoto expressed his gratitude to the players.
"China is a superb crew, they again
and again attacked us during the sport. At first it become a tough for us, but
after that we knew while to release sudden attacks to alleviate the pressure,
"stated Takemoto.
