Tanikawa nets opener as Japan lose to Germany in women's football friendly

Momoko Tanikawa's opener proved fruitless as Japan fell 2-1 to Germany in a women's international friendly on Tuesday.World No. 5 Nadeshiko Japan were edged by Germany at Weserstadion in Bremen where all the goals were scored by Bayern Munich players, with the head-to-head record against their third-ranked opponents dropping to one win, 12 losses and two draws.Japan finished their two friendlies in Europe with one win and a loss, having battered Haiti 5-1 on Friday in France."We began the game with a purpose. It was great we were able to score with that in mind," manager Michihisa Kano said…READ FULL ARTICLE