Soccer / Women's World Cup
Nadeshiko Japan downs Costa Rica to move into knockout stage
Two goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win to clinch a spot for the 2011 champions in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.
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Confident Nadeshiko Japan looks to raise its level against Costa Rica
Coach Futoshi Ikeda said Costa Rica had enough quality to punish Japan on the break if there were any lapses in concentration.