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Salma Paralluelo scored in extra time to lead Spain over the Netherlands, punching the first ticket to the 2023 Women's World Cup semifinals. Sweden later clinched another semifinal spot by edging Japan 2-1.
Sweden outmatched an impressive Japan team
After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth.
2011 champions Japan were not among the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, but they are firmly in the conversation now after four fantastic performances.
Japan and Spain face off on Friday (3:30 a.m. ET, Fox, FoxSports.com and Fox Sports app) in a 2023 Women's World Cup battle of two of the most prolific…