JPA-W vs SPA-W Dream11 Get ready for an exhilarating battle as Japan and Spain face off in a highly anticipated match to determine the top spot in Group C of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Both teams have displayed dominant performances, securing their qualification to the last-16 with convincing wins and clean sheets against their opponents. Now, they are set to clash at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington on Monday, 31 July 2023, at 12:30 IST / 19:00 NZST.
JPA-W vs SPA-W Match Preview:
In Group C, Japan and Spain have been in a league of their own, outscoring Costa Rica and Zambia with ease. Both teams have maintained clean sheets in their first two games, showcasing their defensive prowess. With a spot in the knockout stage already secured, they now battle for supremacy in the group.
Japan started their campaign with a resounding 5-0 victory over Zambia and followed it up with a 2-0 win against Costa Rica. Their focus will be on maintaining the same tempo in their last group match against Spain. Futoshi Ikeda’s side is looking to secure the top spot by claiming a third consecutive win in the group stage.
On the other hand, Spain secured their last-16 spot with a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia, where Teresa Abelleira, Jenni Hermoso, and Alba Redondo all contributed with goals. With an impressive run of eight consecutive victories and scoring 29 goals without conceding in their last six matches, Spain will be a formidable opponent for Japan.
Predicted Lineups:
Japan Women:
Ayaka Yamashita; Shiori Miyake, Saki Kumagai, Moeke Minami; Risa Shimizu, Yui Hasegawa, Fuka Nagano, Jun Endo; Aoba Fujino, Hinata Miyazawa; Mina Tanaka
Spain Women:
Misa Rodriguez; Ona Battle, Irene Paredes, Ivana Andres, Olga Carmona; Aitana Bonmati, Teresa Abelleira, Alexia Putellas; Salma Paralluelo, Jenni Hermoso, Mariona Caldentey