Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: It was arguably the greatest achievement by an Asian football team when Japan won the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the Nadeshiko became the first team from the continent to be crowned global champions.
It was on this day six years ago – July 17, 2011 – that then 21-year-old Saki Kumagai powered the winning penalty into the roof of the net as Japan defeated the USA on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the final to cap the most glorious of tournaments.
A brief history
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