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Summary

  • 2011 champions Japan secure place in quarter-finals

  • Engen scored own goal for Japan's opener but Reiten levelled with superb header

  • Shimizu put Japan back in front with deflected strike and Miyazawa got third - her fifth of tournament

  • Japan will face Sweden or United States in last eight

  • Get Involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

  1. Postpublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    That's all from us then. Not bad is it? A morning of football and then you can go about your day. Saying that it's miserable where I am in Manchester so I won't be going anywhere.

    Regardless, enjoy the rest of your Saturday and we will be back tomorrow for more last 16 action. Here's what's on the menu:

    • Netherlands v South Africa (03:00 BST)
    • Sweden v USA (10:00 BST)

    See you later!

  2. Spain thrash Switzerland to reach last eightpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    In case you missed it earlier - because it was very, very early in the morning - Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

  3. 'Japan look unbeatable, unstoppable'published at 11:10 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    FT: Japan 3-1 Norway

    Eniola Aluko
    Former England forward on ITV1

    These players are at the height of their confidence - the chemistry, the flow, the timing.

    They are really looking like an unbeatable team - how do you stop Japan now? We've seen them come up against a different style and still dominated and won.

    They look unstoppable.

  4. Watch: Miyazawa scores her fifth of World Cuppublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    Are we looking at this year's Golden Boot winner?

    Japan's Hinata Miyazawa scored her side's third - and her fifth of the tournament - to wrap up the win.

    A great pass and finish.

  5. 'Japan had too much quality'published at 11:04 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    FT: Japan 3-1 Norway

    Rachel Corsie
    Scotland and Aston Villa defender on ITV1

    I would put Japan in that bracket [as one of the best teams in the tournament].

    The coordination across the whole team, it's difficult to say anyone fell short of having a good game today.

    When all of their top players are on form, you are going to struggle against them.

    Norway sat back but, in the end, Japan had too much quality.

  6. Postpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    FT: Japan 3-1 Norway

    Japan are scoring goals for fun while maintaining a near watertight defence - they've scored 14 goals so far this World Cup while conceding just one.

    They are going to take some stopping.

  7. Postpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    FT: Japan 3-1 Norway

    Japan will face either the United States or Sweden in the quarter-finals on Friday. Those two face each other in the last 16 tomorrow.

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 90+6 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Aoba Fujino smashes the ball over the bar, but it won't matter as the full-time whistle goes. Japan are into the last eight.

    Japan celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Japan win it back. One last counter?

  10. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Another minute ticks by. 60 seconds remain. Japan are almost in the quarters.

  11. 'Unbelievable save'published at 10:52 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV1

    That was an unbelievable save from Yamashita, virtually clawing the ball out of the net.

    Big saves in key moments will win you tournaments. Fantastic, the agility, the power, the strength.

    If that went in, it would have made the final five minutes very nervy for Japan.

  12. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Two minutes to go. Japan have it in the corner.

  13. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90+1 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Five minutes added on.

  14. GREAT SAVE!published at 90 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Stunning save and Japan keep their two-goal advantage.

    It's now or never for Norway as Karina Sævik's header is clawed away by the diving Ayaka Yamashita at full stretch.

  15. 'Suitors will be calling Miyazawa'published at 10:48 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Sanny Rudravajhala
    Reporting for 5 Live Sport

    Cool, calm and clinical. A perfectly timed run and great finish from Hinata Miyazawa.

    Before this tournament she’d only got four goals - and now she’s top scoring with one more than that.

    I wonder if a move from MyNavi Sendai Ladies could be on the cards for the 23-year-old, after this tournament?

    The suitors will come calling but they may have to wait a while, Japan look like they’ll be going deep into this tournament.

    Hinata MiyazawaImage source, Getty Images
  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 88 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Norway's Thea Bjelde is replaced by Sara Horte

  17. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Yui Hasegawa tries to lob the keeper from range. Norway keeper Aurora Mikalsen easily gets to the ball though.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 5 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    And with that goal, Japan put the game to bed. Good thing they’re already dressed for it.

    Dave, Horsforth (via WhatsApp)

    Dave (see 10:26) really pushing his pyjama party narrative...

  19. Postpublished at 85 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Japan look the likelier to score next. Hinata Miyazawa thinks she's through again but is denied by the offside flag.

  20. Postpublished at 83 mins

    Japan 3-1 Norway

    Norway's energy has gone.

    Guro Reiten crosses for Ada Hegerberg but the substitute's volley flies way over.