Japan vs New Zealand | 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Results (Group B Match)

Japan vs New Zealand
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
Ruhrstadion, Bochum
June 27, 2011

Japan beat New Zealand 2-1 in their opening Group B match at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup on Monday, June 27 held at the Ruhrstadion in Bochum.

Japan vs New Zealand Scores/Goals

Japan (2) - Y. Nagasato 6', A. Miyama 68'
New Zealand (1) - A. Hearn 12'

Japan vs New Zealand Lineup/Stats
    Japan - Coach: N. Sasaki New Zealand - Coach: J. Herdman
    21 A. Kaihori
    2 Y. Kinga
    3 A. Iwashimizu
    4 S. Kumagai
    10 H. Sawa
    8 A. Miyama
    6 M. Sakaguchi
    15 A. Sameshima
    7 K. Ando (16 A. Tanaka 90')
    17 Y. Nagasato (18 K. Maruyama 76')
    11 S. Ohno (20 M. Iwabuchi 55')
    1 J. Bindon
    6 R. Smith (yellow card 67')
    2 R. Percival (16 A. Longo 76')
    5 A. Erceg
    3 A. Green
    18 K. Bowen (8 H. Moorwoord 46')
    4 K. Hoyle
    12 B. Hassett
    7 A. Riley
    9 A. Hearn (yellow card 77')
    10 S. Gregorius (17 H. Wilkinson 62)

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