Ghana U17 women's team smash Japan's defensive record at World Cup
Posted On Friday, 5th October 2012
Ghana will play France in the semi final of the U17 Women's World Cup
Ghana smashed Japan’s defensive record when beating them 1-0 at the U17 Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan on Friday.
The Little Nadeshiko had not conceded a goal in the three matches they played in the group stage of the competition, scoring an impressive haul of 17 goals.
Sherifatu Sumaila’s 53rd minute strike that went between the legs of goalkeeper Chika Hirao broke that record.
It was the first goal they had conceded in 364 minutes, a new tournament record, though unlikely a feat they’ll celebrate in the circumstances.
Going behind was a novel experience for the Little Nadeshiko and had the task of making it past a Ghana side who were packing the route to goal with bodies.
It took ten minutes for them to make any real headway after Yui Hasegawa showed quick feet to skip past two defenders and shoot from range, but Agyei dived well and gathered.
The way continued to be a tough one, with Japan being forced to efforts from range, Masuya this time going close.
With virtually the last touch of the game Agyei dived to prevent Japan heading in from a corner, meaning Ghana will face France on Tuesday for the chance at a place in the final.
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Bravooooo! My ladies u girls make us proud as ghanaians…u make us feel very happy nd i can u lifting up the trophy. May almighty God cm to ur aid.
Ayikoo my lds u make ghana proud go forwed n bring the cup bk to ghana
Congrats ladies keep the flag of Ghana flying high.Well done
Remember Ghana could also break the record against the French? Since our first match, we’ve not considered again which is astonishing… Go Ghana go and lift the trophy and break the record as well.
indeed those who waits upon u lord renew their streanth let hope 4 d beta in wt is ahead of us indeed gh u ar d hope of africa.
I remember ppl on this site saying we would be beaten by japan cos they beat brazil, they can buy a coke to enjoy their humble pie