Japanese women finish pre-Olympic training camp

Nadeshiko, the Japanese national women’s football team has finished its training camp in Cyprus after defeating Scotland 2-0 and Norway 1-0 and drawing with Sweden 2-2. The team will continue preparations at home for the two-legged playoff in March against Mexico for a berth in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in China during 10-30 September. Three Asian teams, hosts China, Asian runners-up Australia and third-placed team North Korea, are already confirmed.