WELLINGTON : Japan defender Moeka Minami knows Spanish football very well and believes the Group C decider in the New Zealand capital on Monday could be a Women's World Cup classic between two teams playing in a similar style.Japan and Spain have been two of the tournament's standout teams and both have q
WELLINGTON : Japan defender Moeka Minami knows Spanish football very well and believes the Group C decider in the New Zealand capital on Monday could be a Women's World Cup classic between two teams playing in a similar style.
"There are many players that I have played before and they have really good understanding with their team mates," the 24-year-old Roma centre back told reporters on Sunday. Spain's quality in midfield made it hard for their first two opponents to contain them and they have scored eight goals and conceded none in their two matches so far.
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