By james art 
Momoko Thankova struck an early scream, and Mina Tanaka grabbed another bracelet until Japan rejected Colombia 4-1 for her second direct victory at the Shelies Cup on Sunday.
After defeating Australia 4-0 in the opening on Thursday, Nadeshiko Japan again hit four for another convenient victory under the new Nils Nielsen manager, as they set a solution to the title against the hosts of the US tournament, who also have two wins, in Your last in your last game on Wednesday.
The Japanese Momoko Tag (R) celebrates with its teammates after scoring in a Shebelieves Cup match against Colombia at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 23, 2025 (Kyodo)
The nineteen -year -old Tanika received Japan on the score within the start of 18 seconds at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, while Bayern Munich’s midfielder found the upper right corner with a lofty shot with a left foot from 25 meters outside.
“I was told I could go for the purpose before the match, so I took it positively and continued it,” she said.
The Japanese Mina Tanaka scored a penalty shootout for his second goal in the Shebivos Cup match against Colombia at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 23, 2025 (Kyodo)
The ahead of Utah Royals Tanaka headed into the corner of Tagsava in the eighth minute, until Colombia pulled back in the first half stop time until Linda Kaido found the final lower corner after quick attacks to the left.
Tanaka created a mother Hamano to restore the Japanese two-goal pillow in the 57th minute when the Chelsea striker burned a low blow from the inside of the box and ended the score in the 79th minute, postponing the penalty she won.
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