On Friday 24 October, Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women’s National Team) faced Italy in the first international friendly of their European tour at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como. Ranked 12th in the FIFA standings, Italy — semi-finalists at July’s UEFA Women’s EURO — posed a stern test for Japan, currently eighth in the world.

Japan lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, captained by HASEGAWA Yui (Manchester City), who returned to the national side for the first time in six months. The visitors began with well-organised pressing — a key focus of this training camp — while remaining composed as they assessed Italy’s approach before committing numbers forward.

Their first opening came in the 10th minute, when FUJINO Aoba (Manchester City), cutting inside from the left, linked up neatly with MORIYA Miyabi (Angel City FC), deployed at left-back. Moriya’s overlapping run earned Japan a corner, and they forced three in quick succession, though none troubled the Italian defence. .....

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📅2025年10月24日
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