Official 2025 Nadeshiko Japan Thread [R] - なでしこジャパン(英語スレッド)

Discussion in 'Japan' started by blissett, Jan 1, 2025.

  1. Nerroth

    Nerroth Member

    Feb 9, 2008
    Ontario, Canada
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #1326 Nerroth, May 11, 2025
    Last edited: May 11, 2025
    Two historical moments for female Japanese professional athletes took place in the city of Toronto today.

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    In baseball - not a sport typically covered in this thread, but one I referenced here before nonetheless - Sato Ayami played her first competitive match for the Intercounty Maple Leafs, after being welcomed to the occasion by a number of dignitaries at Dominico Field:



    Sato-senshu's debut (open)
    Sato-senshu herself held serve in the first two innings, although the home team eventually lost by a score of 6 runs to 5.


    In a total lack of coincidence, the team is currently selling limited edition caps, hoodies, and men's and women's t-shirts with katakana on them via their online store!

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    Meanwhile, over at York Lions Stadium:

    TOR-VAN V1 (open)
    Kizaki Aoi became the first Japanese soccer player to score a goal in the Northern Super League, with an 84th minute effort for AFC Toronto against Vancouver Rise FC.

    However, the Rise were able to get a goal back in stoppage time, resulting in a 1-1 draw as the final score.
     
  2. unepommekun

    unepommekun Member+

    Beleza
    Japan
    Mar 26, 2018
    Nadeshiko League highlights:
     
  3. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
    #1328 Lechus7, May 12, 2025
    Last edited: May 12, 2025
    Thing to notice:

    Tanaka in Utah started pretty much as advanced CM (though she later was moved back on point)... :rolleyes:

    Ueki was already moved deeper into advanced central midfielder (ACM) or at best support striker, either way - behind Asseyi and Martinez

    Hamano play as attacking midfielder or winger

    Seike is set almost exclusively as winger

    ... which leaves only Chiba (gets 15 mins per match as sub) Ueno and Matsukubo playing as intended forwards/strikers.

    Well... if key Nadeshiko strikers don't practice shooting on a daily basis, then no wonder that the team constantly struggle with scoring goals (including PK's) :coffee:
     
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  4. Elstree

    Elstree Member

    Iga FC
    Jul 21, 2022
    Fukumoto Miho to join Belle

    https://yunogo-belle.com/news/7920

    National team history: 81 matches played (0 goals)
    2002: 14th Asian Games, Busan Participation
    2006: 15th Asian Games, Doha Silver Medal
    2007: 5th FIFA Women's World Cup Participation
    2008: 4th place at the Beijing Olympics / Winner at the 2008 East Asian Women's Football Championship
    2010: 16th Asian Games (Guangzhou, China) Winner/East Asian Women's Football Championship 2010 Winner
    2011 6th FIFA Women's World Cup Winner
    2012 London Olympics Silver Medal
    2015 7th FIFA Women's World Cup Runner-up



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    Fujiwara Kana will be leaving Nojima

    https://stellakanagawa.nojima.co.jp/news/2025/250512_01.html

    Comment:
    Thank you to all the sponsors, fans and supporters who always support us. I have decided to leave the team at the end of this season. I have been with Stella for three years, and every day has been stimulating, and I have met wonderful teammates, and I am very grateful to the team for helping me grow so much. However, as a player, I still want to get better, so I have decided to challenge myself in a new environment. I have one game left as a Nojima Stella player, but I will fight with all my might for Stella and for everyone who supports me every day, so that I can be happy one last time.



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    Kick off Yamanashi - Fujizakura goals vs Yamato (from 6:30)



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    KLSL - Section 5

    Nittaidai Satellite 1-3 Tsukuba

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    FukushimaWWW followed up their 33-0 win with a 37-0 win.
    First 2 games and they have a +70 goal difference o_O

     
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  5. blissett

    blissett Member+

    Aug 20, 2011
    Italy
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Back home. :giggle:
    A piece of news that made me smile.
     
  6. lukephan

    lukephan Member+

    Miharu Shinjo - Champion of Japan
    Oct 1, 2012
    It's because they are so good with a ball, passing and anticipation. Plus they excel in team play and lack selfishness.
     
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  7. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
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  8. pierre bezukhov

    pierre bezukhov Member+

    AC Milan
    Japan
    Mar 7, 2018
    Japan
    I do not know what the actual rule is. But from the other angle it looks like Takahashi got the ball, or if she did not get the ball then she was closer to it than Hijikata.

    Beleza seem to get these calls all the time. Last year against Niigata in a six-pointer in the battle for third Miyagawa fell over in the penalty box and Beleza went up 2-1 and won the game. It was another dive and another poor refereeing decision. Beleza always seem to have these decisions go their way.

    They are not going to lose to JEF next week, but if would make laugh if they drew or lost the game due to a dodgy penalty.
     
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  9. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
    Toko Koga nominated for Johan Cruijff award.



    Miku Kojima (née Ito) scored her first goal for Granada (90th min).
     
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  10. lukephan

    lukephan Member+

    Miharu Shinjo - Champion of Japan
    Oct 1, 2012
    I've watched it from both angles and can't see Takahashi touching the ball. Striking the ball is a very dangerous moment for a player to be interfered with: bounced, blocked, etc.. due to huge force put into her leg swing. I'm not an expert but I expect rules protect the striker and her striking leg from serious injury.
    For me it's both a well-deserved penalty and MSF (most spectacular fall) prize for Hijikata. :)
     
  11. Nerroth

    Nerroth Member

    Feb 9, 2008
    Ontario, Canada
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    As a follow-up to my prior post: in the post-match press conference from last weekend's match agaisnt the Rise, AFC Toronto's manager gave his views about Kizaki-senshu's current place in the team:



    As a reminder, this Saturday's match between AFC and the Tides has the potential of seeing both Kizaki-senshu and Nakamura-senshu on the pitch at the same time!
     
  12. frideswide

    frideswide Member+

    Kumamoto Renaissance FC
    Feb 27, 2014
    København
    Club:
    Brøndby IF
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
  13. Stayfou

    Stayfou Member

    Japan
    Jul 9, 2019
    Seems there was a bit of a shake-up on how the outstanding awards is working. The winners have been announced already. No more two players/club. The Best XI and the MVP will be chosen from this pool of players.



    Not as easy as last season to guess who's gonna win the MVP award.
     
  14. pierre bezukhov

    pierre bezukhov Member+

    AC Milan
    Japan
    Mar 7, 2018
    Japan
    Given the history of the MVP I imagine Kawasumi is favorite. I am joking but it would not surprise me if she won it.

    I know the players and the coaches vote for these players, but I wonder if the players can only vote for players on other teams. It is quite interesting to see who they vote for.

    I actually do not have too man issues with the defenders, but I think Kishi for Elfen should be in there, because she is one of the best defenders in the league in my opinion. She has been very good this season.

    The midfielders and strikers are a lot more problematic for me. I love Shibata, but she has been poor this season by her standards. Then there is Kawasumi, Mizuno, Matsunaga and Nakashima. They have all been pretty underwhelming, though Matsunaga has had her moments.

    But the rest are fine in my opinion. I still think Riko Yoshida of Elfen is unlucky not be named, but after that I can not think of any glaring omissions.
     
  15. Miora

    Miora Member

    As Monaco
    Madagascar
    Jul 23, 2022
    From the games that I was able to watch, my top 3 (in no particular order) and without choosing players from the same team : Ide, Yamamoto, Takikawa.
    In the past 2 seasons, Takikawa has been more exciting and decisive than Nakashima. I hope that she will be called for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship in July.
     
  16. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
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  17. Miora

    Miora Member

    As Monaco
    Madagascar
    Jul 23, 2022
    The 12 nominees for the Best Young Player Award have been revealed.



    Come on, give it to Shinjo :cool:
     
  18. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
    AFC Cup Futsal semi-final

    5' JPN 2 - 0 IRN

    Good start by Japan taking a lead 2-0 after only 5 mins... but also costly as Egawa (no. 9) picked up tourney ending injury (either torn or strained muscle).
     
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  19. lukephan

    lukephan Member+

    Miharu Shinjo - Champion of Japan
    Oct 1, 2012
    Miharu for 2025 Champion of Japan and Best Young Player! :thumbsup:

     
  20. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
    #1345 Lechus7, May 15, 2025
    Last edited: May 15, 2025
    5 mins into 2nd half Iran pulled one goal back, it's 2-1

    9 mins into 2nd half Japan retakes 2 goal lead, it's 3-1

    11 mins into 2nd half, Iran takes goalie out, plays 5v4 field players, buys free kick in front of JPN goal and scores, it's 3-2
     
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  21. shlj

    shlj Member+

    Apr 16, 2007
    London
    Club:
    FC Nantes
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    The teams are Japan u-19, Morocco u-20, Czechia u-23 and France u-23. Different age groups.
     
  22. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
    #1347 Lechus7, May 15, 2025
    Last edited: May 15, 2025
    Japan 3 - 2 Iran FT

    Japan advance to the final game against Thailand and books the ticket to World Cup in Philippines.
    Iran will play with Australia for last WWC ticket in 3rd place match.

    Fingers crossed for Egawa to come back from todays injury before WWC in November.
     
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  23. lukephan

    lukephan Member+

    Miharu Shinjo - Champion of Japan
    Oct 1, 2012
    Another Poland-Japan clash in the World Cup? :sneaky:
     
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  24. Lechus7

    Lechus7 Member+

    Aug 31, 2011
    Wroclaw
    Both teams look evenly matched... another draw? ;)
     
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  25. lukephan

    lukephan Member+

    Miharu Shinjo - Champion of Japan
    Oct 1, 2012
    I've no clue about futsal, but in FIFA ranking Japan is 10th while Poland 14th, so draw would be good result I guess. ;)
     
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