On the same day, in the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, Sweden defeated Japan 2-1 to advance to the semifinals.
Japan's Takako Kiyoya (left) fights with Sweden's Joan Noji on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Hana Takahashi (right) fights with Sweden's Blacksternius on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Kazeka Nagano (right) fights with Sweden's Aslani on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Sweden's Aslani (right) shoots during a match on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Hinata Miyazawa (left) fights with Sweden's Kanelud on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Sweden's Blackstinius (left) shoots during a match on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Saaki Kumagai (left) fights with Sweden's Blackstinius on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Minami Tanami (left) fights Sweden's Rubensong on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Aoba Fujino (center) fights Sweden's Rolver (right) on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On August 11, Japanese player Minami Tanami (center) fell to the ground after a scramble. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Jun Endo (right) fights with Sweden's Jacobsson on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Takako Kiyoya (right) fights with Sweden's Jacobsson on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Hana Takahashi (front center) fights Sweden's Angledahl (front left) and Jacobsson on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On August 11, Japanese goalkeeper Kyoyaka Yamashita (top left) made a save in front of goal. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On August 11, members of the Japanese team bid farewell to the audience after the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Sweden's Joenna Andersson (left) comforts Japan's Maka Hamano after a match on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On August 11, the Japanese players comforted each other after the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Aoba Fujino (bottom) after a match on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On August 11, Swedish players celebrated their promotion after the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Sweden's Angeldahl (first from right) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a penalty on August 11. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei