In the Women's World Cup Round of 16, Japan knocked out Norway 3-1 to advance to the Round of 8, and will compete with the winner of the USA v Sweden for a place in the quarterfinals, while Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 in the other match, and will play against the winners of the Netherlands and South Africa next.
2011 champions Japan in the group stage of the 3 wins scored 11 goals 0 conceded, this battle against the 1995 champions Norway continue to be strong, 15 minutes Ngek Anjin clearance into the oolong, to help Japan lead 1-0, 5 minutes after the Norwegian high-altitude attack, Guro Leiden header broke the net to equalize the 1-1, but also the Japan this tournament's first goal conceded.
