The knockout round of the 2019 Women’s World Cup is set to begin with a bang as Japan and Norway face off in the first match. Both teams have had impressive runs in the tournament so far, with Japan topping their group and Norway finishing second in theirs. This match promises to be an exciting one, as both teams have shown their ability to score goals and play strong defense.
Japan has been the standout team of the tournament, having won all three of their group matches and scoring nine goals in the process. They have been led by forward Yuika Sugasawa, who has scored four goals in the tournament so far. She will be looking to continue her impressive form against Norway.
Norway, on the other hand, has been solid throughout the tournament, winning two of their three group matches and drawing the other. They have been led by midfielder Caroline Graham Hansen, who has scored two goals in the tournament so far. She will be looking to continue her impressive form against Japan.
The second match of the knockout round will see Switzerland take on Spain. Switzerland finished third in their group, while Spain finished second in theirs. Switzerland has been led by forward Ramona Bachmann, who has scored two goals in the tournament so far. She will be looking to continue her impressive form against Spain.
Spain has been strong throughout the tournament, winning two of their three group matches and drawing the other. They have been led by forward Jennifer Hermoso, who has scored four goals in the tournament so far. She will be looking to continue her impressive form against Switzerland.
The knockout round of the 2019 Women’s World Cup promises to be an exciting one, with Japan and Norway kicking things off and Switzerland taking on Spain in the second match. Both teams have had impressive runs in the tournament so far and will be looking to continue their form into the knockout round. It is sure to be an exciting few days of football as we find out who will make it to the quarterfinals.
