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Comments on the match today
Hidetomi Ikawa (JPN) - Head Coach
"It's our best game in this tournament. Yukiko Ueno successfully contained USA's offense from the beginning of the game. We put a lot of pressure on our opponent during the game and Eri Yamada made a nifty play. Ayumi Karino was in substitute list before but scored a run today. I found she played better and better in this tournament."
Is the victory due to Japan's getting stronger or USA not as good as before
Hidetomi Ikawa (JPN) - Head Coach
"It's impossible for us to win without Yukiko Ueno. There's still gap between us and USA. "
Yukiko Ueno ¨C Pitcher (JPN)
"To defeat USA is always our goal even in the training. And USA also takes Japan as their strongest rival. It helps both teams improve. "
Comment on the games
Mike Candrea (USA)-Head Coach
"We had some opportunities early in the game. This is a game of trying to make opportunities and catch them. Right now we have to get ready to come out tomorrow and win."
Comment on her performance
Jennie Finch(USA) - Starter
"It's about to win when we took the field. It's a tough day made by me."
Issued by: News Service, Organizing Committee
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