Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Osaka: Extra time goals to Japan national team stars Yuka Momiki and Mina Tanaka helped holders NTV Beleza retain the Empress Cup with a 4-2 win over INAC Kobe Leonessa in a dramatic final at Suita City Football Stadium.
In front of nearly 7,000 fans, Masato Nagata's side ensured they would enjoy a happy new year as they sealed a domestic treble, having previously secured the Nadeshiko League and League Cup titles.
In a match packed with Nadeshiko internationals, INAC took the lead through Rika Masuya, whose simple close range finish gave the Kobe-based side the lead three minutes before halftime, before a deflected effort from 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup hero Riko Ueki levelled the tie in the 54th minute.
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