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Japan Storm Past Brazil to Set up SheBelieves Cup Finale Showdown With England

Japan powered past Brazil by scoring two goals in four minutes on Saturday, as Asako Takakura's side set up a mouthwatering winner-takes-all finale for the SheBelieves Cup next week.

Brazil headed into the match in need of a response from their opening match - a loss to England - while Japan looked to build on their encouraging draw with the USA. The round-robin tournament sees each side play the other teams once, with the nation with the most points crowned the winners.

At the end of a tense first half, Japan took the lead, as 22-year-old Yuka Momiki lobbed the Brazil goalkeeper with an audacious chip.