Miyazawa strikes again as Japan beat Norway to reach quarter-finals

They move on to play the winner of Sunday's clash between holders the United States and Sweden.

EASTERN PROMISE: Hinata Miyazawa of Japan scores her team's third goal against Norway at Wellington Regional Stadium. Picture:  Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the fourth time.

Japan have been on a mission to bury the memory of their disappointing exit at the last-16 stage in 2019 and move on to play the winner of Sunday's clash between holders the United States and Sweden.