Tokyo Olympics: Japan edge New Zealand on penalties to seal semi-final berth
Ibaraki: Japan kept their hopes of a medal in the Tokyo Olympics Men's Football alive on Saturday as Hajime Moriyasu’s side squeezed into the semi-finals when they notched up 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over New Zealand after being held to a 0-0 draw by the Oly Whites to set up a last four meeting with Spain.
Tokyo Olympics: Moriyasu shifts Japan's focus to Spain after New Zealand nail-biter
Ibaraki: Head coach Hajime Moriyasu was left breathing a huge sigh of relief as he turned his focus to Tuesday’s Tokyo Olympics Men's Football semi-final against Spain after Japan emerged from a penalty shoot-out to see off New Zealand at Kashima Stadium.
Tokyo Olympics: Defeat hard to accept, admits Kim after Korea Republic's elimination by Mexico
Yokohama: Kim Hak-bum could not hide his disappointment after Korea Republic were blown away by an on-song Mexico as a 6-3 loss at the Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday saw them exit the Tokyo Olympics Men's Football tournament at the quarter-finals.
Tokyo Olympics: Australia’s Matildas chasing history in semi-final showdown with Sweden
Yokohama: Australia have already gone further than ever before at a major global tournament, but the opportunity to make more history will be there for the taking when they face Sweden in the Tokyo Olympics Women's Football semi-final on Monday.
Tokyo Olympics: Kerr delighted after Australia prevail in Kashima classic against Great Britain
Ibaraki: Australia’s Sam Kerr was full of joy after her side pulled off a sensational 4-3 extra-time win over Great Britain in their Tokyo Olympics Women's Football quarter-final on Friday.
Tokyo Olympics: Australia's Fowler living her dream
Ibaraki: “I’m overcome with emotion – I’m so proud that we won, and to score my first goal at the Olympics is an incredible feeling,” a breathless Mary Fowler said, after having celebrated – at great length – Australia’s historic victory over Great Britain in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics Women’s Football Tournament on Friday.