Round-upWomen's World Cup: Nagano and Micah advance as Fahey bows out
Liverpool FC Women midfielder Nagano aided Japan's cause in an emphatic 4-0 win over Spain, while goalkeeper Micah saw co-hosts Australia also earn victory by the same scoreline against Canada.
Japan and Australia both secured passage into the knockout stages of the tournament as Group C and Group B winners respectively.
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Nagano featured for 59 minutes in her nation's win in Wellington, with Micah an unused substitute in Melbourne.
Japan – who are yet to concede a goal in the competition – will face 1995 victors Norway in the Round of 16 on August 5 for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Australia will take on the runners-up of Group D on August 7 as England, Denmark, China and Haiti all fight to progress.
Reds captain Niamh Fahey, meanwhile, bowed out of the competition with the Republic of Ireland.
The central defender was substituted in added time at the end of their contest with Nigeria, helping keep a clean sheet in a goalless draw.
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