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2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: day 18

Netherlands' players celebrate after winning the FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 match against Japan

Netherlands' players celebrate after winning the FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 match against Japan Source: AAP

The Netherlands meet Italy in the quarter-finals, their advancement coming at the expense of powerhouses Japan and China, marking a shift in the balance of power in international women's football.


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By Biwa Kwan

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The Netherlands meet Italy in the quarter-finals, their advancement coming at the expense of powerhouses Japan and China, marking a shift in the balance of power in international women's football.



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