Japan's midfielder Hinata Miyazawa (C) celebrates with her teammates after scoring her team's third goal during the Women's World Cup Group C football match between Japan and Spain at Wellington Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, in Wellington on Monday — AFP WELLINGTON, July 31 (AFP): Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and set up another as Japan stunned Spain 4-0 at the Women's World Cup on Monday to set up a clash with Norway in the knockout stage.
The Japanese delivered a lesson in clinical counter-attacking and led 3-0 at half-time to issue a World Cup warning against one of the title contenders.
The 2011 champions Japan topped the group to play another former winner in Norway while Spain will face Switzerland in the last 16.
Miyazawa's brace took her to four goals for the tournament while Riko Ueki and Mina Tanaka bagged the others for a hugely impressive Japan.
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