Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita had to be at her best to keep out Saevik’s header in stoppage time but Norway’s time in New Zealand was up a few minutes later.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/05/miyazawa-strikes-again-as-japan-beat-norway-to-reach-quarters/

Stina Blackstenius beat a defender Saki Kumagai and faced Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita one-on-one in the 25th minute but her shot went wide.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sweden-stakes-claim-as-women%27s-world-cup-favorite-by-stopping-japan-2-1-in-quarterfinals

Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani almost doubled the lead just before the break but was denied by a combination of the fingertips of Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita and the post.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/11/sweden-hold-off-japan-fightback-to-reach-womens-world-cup-semis/