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Asian Games: Japan advances in women's football as Philippines wins 3x3 basketball silver
At the 20th Asian Games, Japan's women's football team, Nadeshiko Japan, advanced to the semifinals after a 4-0 quarterfinal victory over the Philippines. Saori Takarada scored twice in the match, which also featured goals from Mami Ueno and Chiina Kamiya. Japan will face South Korea in the semifinals, while North Korea and China will compete in the other semifinal bracket.
In women's 3x3 basketball, the Philippines' Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 secured a historic silver medal. After an undefeated run through the group stages and knockout rounds, the team fell 21-11 to host nation Japan in the gold medal match. This marks the first 3x3 basketball medal for the Philippines in Asian Games history.
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Asian Games · Filipinas · Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 · Japan · Japan women's national football team · Nadeshiko Japan · Philippines · Philippines Women's National Football Team