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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC U17 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP] #U17WAC - Group B: Japan 13-0 Lebanon

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May 2, 2026

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Suzhou: Rara Higuchi led with a hat-trick as Japan got their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B campaign off to a flying start with a 13-0 win over Lebanon at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on Saturday.

The four-time winners will next face India on Tuesday while Lebanon will hope for a rebound against Australia.

Japan’s fast start paved the way for the opener in the third minute when Higuchi recovered her own rebound after rattling the post from inside the box to lay a backheel pass for Maho Kubota to strike home from close range. .....

FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 1️⃣3️⃣-0️⃣ Lebanon 🇱🇧

Statement made. Japan are here to 𝙙𝙖𝙯𝙯𝙡𝙚! ✨#U17WAC | #JPNvLBN pic.twitter.com/R5JYTDyFkw
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) May 2, 2026