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Nadeshiko Japan wins fourth Asian Games title

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Nadeshiko Japan wins fourth Asian Games ~~campaign~~ title

The Nadeshiko Japan women’s national football team announced its squad and jersey numbers for the 20th Asian Games. Following an injury to top scorer Riho Yoshida, the team called up Aoi Tsujizawa for her first international appearance. The squad is was positioned in Group E alongside Thailand, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei. As the tournament progressed, the team maintained strong form, scoring eight goals across its first two matches. Heading into their third group stage fixture against Chinese Taipei, Coach Michihisa Kano ~~has~~ utilized tactical shifts and experimental defensive placements to maintain the team’s position at the top of the group. Ultimately, Nadeshiko Japan secured its third consecutive Asian Games title in Nagoya, Aichi, marking its fourth overall victory in the competition. The squad, largely composed of domestic players from the WE League, defeated North Korea in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Despite the championship win, the tournament exposed developmental gaps, specifically regarding build-up play and physical duels against high-intensity opponents like South Korea and North Korea. Coach Tomoaki Kano used the event to test player versatility by deploying athletes in non-traditional positions. The tournament served as a critical evaluation for domestic players seeking to compete with established overseas professionals ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Michiru Kamiya emerged as a key figure, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer.

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