Japan vs South Africa, 2012 Olympic Women's Soccer, 2012 Women's Olympic Group Stage
· Women's Olympic Soccer TournamentAbout
Japan are hosting South Africa
at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, starting on
. The match is a part of the Women's Olympic Soccer Tournament.
Game Information
Competition: Women's Olympic Soccer Tournament
Venue: Principality Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Venue: Principality Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
OLY Soccer (W) Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Germany | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Japan
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Ayumi Kaihori (GK) |
| 3 | Azusa Iwashimizu |
| 12 | Kyoko Yano |
| 2 | Yukari Kinga |
| 4 | Saki Kumagai |
| 8 | Aya Miyama |
| 14 | Asuna Tanaka |
| 15 | Megumi Takase |
| 7 | Kozue Ando |
| 13 | Karina Maruyama |
| 16 | Mana Iwabuchi |
South Africa
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Thokozile Mndaweni (GK) |
| 6 | Zamandosi Cele |
| 5 | Janine Van Wyk |
| 15 | Refiloe Jane |
| 3 | Nothando Vilakazi |
| 13 | Gabisile Hlumbane |
| 8 | Kylie Louw |
| 22 | Amanda Dlamini |
| 16 | Mpumi Nyandeni |
| 11 | Noko Matlou |
| 12 | Portia Modise |
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