Nadeshiko Japan defeats Haiti 5-1 in international friendly

Japan's women's national football team, Nadeshiko Japan, secured a dominant 5-1 victory against Haiti in an international friendly held in Saint-Tropez, France. The match, part of their European tour, saw goals from Takako Seike, Maika Hamano, Yui Hasegawa, Reina Chiba, and Maya Hijikata.

Yui Hasegawa played a pivotal role in the offensive, contributing one goal and two assists. The victory marks a strong start to the tour under manager Takahiro Kano, who emphasized the importance of aggressive play and team maturity as the squad prepares for upcoming matches against Germany and Brazil.

The team's roster for this tour features a significant number of players based in overseas leagues across Europe and the United States. Following the win against Haiti, Nadeshiko Japan is scheduled to face Germany in Bremen on October 13.