FT Germany 2-1 Nadeshiko Japan
Momoko Tanikawa explains that she, Hasegawa, Nagano and Hayashi always observed each other and tried to form a square shape besides the German DMs, or behind them when Japan got in possession.

FT Germany 2-1 Nadeshiko Japan
Momoko Tanikawa explains that she, Hasegawa, Nagano and Hayashi always observed each other and tried to form a square shape besides the German DMs, or behind them when Japan got in possession.
Momoko Tanikawa posted a new TikTok about the match.
The girls playing with every puppy they walk by of course. 🐶
And yes, that's Momo's Mom there. 😄
FT Germany 2-1 Nadeshiko Japan
Momoko Tanikawa post-game interview with some interesting tactical details. [日本語 | Japanese]
I should add that the players are under 18 (obviously) and the JFA Academy Fukushima ones haven't graduated yet, so Bayern Frauen have had no option to sign any of them yet.
Ota and Kishida are very skilled MFs with excellent mid range shots from outside the box. Both scored such shots vs WE League teams already at only 17.
Ota in addition is excellent at very fast, aggressive, high press. She also plays great vertical passes.
Sumiya Runa is a super dribbler who has been playing in the first team of JEF Chiba in the WE League consistently. She was one of the youngest WE League players ever.
Very interesting are also INAC Kobe Leonessa's AMs Ota Arisu and Kishida Yuka.
Hanashiro Mei got early on promoted to full training with the 1st Frauen team. She converted easily passes from Harder and others. Harder gave her a lot of praise afterwards.
Matsushita Harura is a huge MF talent, engine of her teams.
This weekend the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup starts in Morocco.
The Little Nadeshiko goes into the tournament with four players who trained with the FC Bayern Frauen already:
2026
FW Hanashiro Mei
FW Higuchi Rara
MF Matsushita Harura
2025
LW Sumiya Runa
The Guardian's Rich Laverty has a look at Japan's JFA Academies.
‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team
The Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development
FT Germany 2-1 Nadeshiko Japan
Altogether is should be said, that Germany had many more dangerous chances than Japan.
Japan started strong into the game, high line, high press, very compact center. Fast, accurate passes. Fujino on Tanikawa, feint, score.
FT Germany 2-1 Nadeshiko Japan
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Sofascore
8.3 Tanikawa
8.1 Dallmann
7.8 Bühl
Fotmob
8.9 Bühl
8.2 Dallmann
7.8 Tanikawa
FT Germany 2-1 Nadeshiko Japan
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