In an exciting international women’s friendly match, Japan’s Nadeshiko team outclassed Ghana’s Black Queens with a 4-0 victory at the Kanazawa Go-Go Curry Stadium on Saturday morning.
The game served as crucial preparation for both sides, with Japan gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Ghana focusing on the upcoming 2023 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The first half saw an evenly matched contest, with neither team able to score.
However, Ghana’s Vivian Adjei’s entry in the 46th minute proved pivotal, as Japan seized momentum and broke the deadlock with Mina Tanaka scoring in the 51st minute.
Maika Hamano extended Japan’s lead in the 65th minute, followed quickly by Aoba Fujino’s goal just two minutes later.
Despite making three substitutions, Ghana struggled to halt Japan’s dominance, with Riko Ueki sealing the victory with a goal in the 80th minute.
This comprehensive win provides Japan with a confidence boost heading into the Olympics, while Ghana aims to regroup from this defeat ahead of their next friendly against an as-yet-unannounced opponent.