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Japan top Group C with 4-0 rout of Spain in Wellington

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and secure top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Striker Riko Ueki also scored on the break as Japan cut through Spain's high press three times in the first half before substitute Momoko Tanaka added the fourth with another quality strike eight minutes from time.

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Japan, winners of the 2011 World Cup and runners-up in 2015, will remain in New Zealand's capital to play Norway in the round of 16 on Saturday, while Spain will move north to Auckland to face Switzerland earlier on the same day.