0'
The current period has begun.
0'
Corner awarded to Nigeria.
2'
Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.
2'
Emikar Calderas signals a Nigeria throw-in in Japan's half.
3'
Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.
4'
Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
5'
Nigeria have a goal kick.
6'
Throw-in for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
6'
Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?
7'
Mina Tanaka of Japan smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
8'
Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.
8'
Emikar Calderas awards Nigeria a goal kick.
9'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.
9'
Throw-in for Japan in their own half.
10'
Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.
11'
Throw-in Nigeria.
11'
Throw-in for Japan in their own half.
12'
Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.
12'
Japan's Maika Hamano breaks free at Stade de la Beaujoire. But the strike goes wide of the post.
13'
Emikar Calderas awards Nigeria a goal kick.
14'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.
14'
Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.
15'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Nigeria.
15'
Throw-in Japan.
16'
Emikar Calderas signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Nigeria's area.
17'
Japan to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.
17'
Throw-in for Japan close to the penalty box.
17'
Throw-in for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
18'
Free kick Japan.
21'
Japan have been awarded a corner by Emikar Calderas.
21'
In Nantes Japan attack through Honoka Hayashi. The finish is off target, however.
21'
Nigeria have a goal kick.
22'
Japan take a 1-0 lead thanks to Maika Hamano.
JPN
1
NGA
0
25'
Corner awarded to Japan.
25'
Japan have been awarded a corner by Emikar Calderas.
27'
In Nantes, Japan push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
28'
The match at Stade de la Beaujoire has been interrupted briefly for a check on Asisat Oshoala, who is down injured.
31'
Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.
31'
Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala is back in action after a slight knock.
32'
Riko Ueki (Japan) gets in a header but the ball hits the bar! Ohhhh so close.
32'
Goal! Mina Tanaka extends Japan's lead to 2-0.
JPN
2
NGA
0
33'
Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?
35'
Nigeria have a dangerous throw-in.
36'
Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.
37'
Throw-in for Japan at Stade de la Beaujoire.
38'
Japan needs to be cautious. Nigeria have an attacking throw-in.
39'
Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.
40'
Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nigeria's half?
40'
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa misses with an attempt on goal.
40'
Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.
41'
Japan awarded a throw-in in their own half.
42'
Jennifer Echegini puts the ball in the net and reduces the deficit to 2-1.
JPN
2
NGA
1
44'
Goal kick for Japan at Stade de la Beaujoire.
45'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.
45+1'
Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.
45+2'
Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.
45+4'
Free kick in a good position for Japan!
45+4'
Nigeria's Oluwatosin Demehin has been booked in Nantes.
45+5'
It's now 3-1 in Nantes as Hikaru Kitagawa scores for Japan.
JPN
3
NGA
1
45+6'
Nigeria to take a throw-in in Japan territory.
45'
The current period has ended.
45'
Futoshi Ikeda (Japan) is making a first substitution, with Kiko Seike replacing Mina Tanaka.
45'
Randy Waldrum is making the team's first substitution at Stade de la Beaujoire with Nicole Payne replacing Chidinma Okeke.
45'
The current period has begun.
46'
Throw-in Nigeria.
48'
Throw-in for Japan at Stade de la Beaujoire.
48'
Emikar Calderas signals a Japan throw-in in Nigeria's half.
49'
Maika Hamano of Japan gets in a strike, but is off target.
49'
Emikar Calderas awards Nigeria a goal kick.
50'
Nigeria are pushing forward but Rasheedat Ajibade's finish is wide of the goal.
50'
Japan have a goal kick.
51'
Free kick Japan.
53'
VAR: Penalty.
54'
VAR Decision: No Penalty.
56'
Attention is being given to Nigeria’s Osinachi Ohale and play has been suspended briefly.
58'
Nigeria have a dangerous throw-in.
59'
Osinachi Ohale is back on the pitch.
59'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Nigeria.
59'
Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.
60'
Chinwendu Ihezuo is replacing Asisat Oshoala for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
60'
Fuka Nagano is replacing Yui Hasegawa for Japan at Stade de la Beaujoire.
60'
Hinata Miyazawa is on a sub for Hikaru Kitagawa for Japan.
62'
Nigeria's Christy Ucheibe gets in a shot on goal at Stade de la Beaujoire. But the effort is unsuccessful.
63'
Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
64'
Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.
65'
Emikar Calderas awards Japan a goal kick.
66'
In Nantes, Kiko Seike (Japan) misses the target with a header.
66'
Nigeria have a goal kick.
67'
Japan needs to be cautious. Nigeria have an attacking throw-in.
67'
Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.
68'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.
69'
Free kick Nigeria.
70'
Throw-in for Nigeria close to the penalty box.
71'
Goal kick for Japan at Stade de la Beaujoire.
72'
Japan are coming forward and Maika Hamano gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
72'
Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.
73'
Deborah Abiodun is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.
75'
Nigeria's Deborah Abiodun looks ok and returns to the pitch.
75'
Throw-in Nigeria.
75'
Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria) has replaced the possibly injured Deborah Abiodun.
76'
Nigeria pushes forward through Jennifer Echegini, whose finish on goal is saved.
77'
Throw-in for Japan in their own half.
79'
Japan's Riko Ueki misses with an attempt on goal.
79'
Nigeria have a goal kick.
80'
Futoshi Ikeda (Japan) is making a fourth substitution, with Remina Chiba replacing Miyabi Moriya.
82'
Nigeria will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Japan.
84'
Saki Kumagai for Japan gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
84'
Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
84'
Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.
85'
Emikar Calderas signals a Nigeria throw-in in Japan's half.
86'
Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Emikar Calderas.
86'
Emikar Calderas awards Japan a goal kick.
86'
Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.
87'
Nigeria advance rapidly upfield but Emikar Calderas blows for offside.
88'
Emikar Calderas signals a free kick to Nigeria.
90'
Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Fuka Nagano for Japan who is writhing in pain on the pitch.
90+1'
Nigeria make their fourth substitution with Uchenna Kanu replacing Osinachi Ohale.
90+2'
Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.
90+2'
Nigeria have a goal kick.
90+3'
Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de la Beaujoire.
90+3'
Fuka Nagano has recovered and rejoins the match in Nantes.
90+3'
Futoshi Ikeda is making the team's fifth substitution at Stade de la Beaujoire with Momoko Tanikawa replacing Riko Ueki.
90+7'
At Stade de la Beaujoire, Japan are penalized for being offside.
90+8'
Throw-in for Japan in their own half.
90'
The match has ended.
