FILE PHOTO: Asako Takakura (Japan), JUN 10, 2019 - Football / Soccer : Head Coach Asako Takakura of Japan looks on during the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 group D match between Argentina and Japan at Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. (Photo by AFLO)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan coach Asako Takakura was adamant that her side never set up to be defensive against any opponent, despite a goalless draw with lowly-ranked Argentina in their World Cup opener in Paris on Monday.
Japan, champions in 2011 and finalists four years ago, started their 2019 campaign in disappointing fashion in Paris as they failed to overcome Argentina, ranked 30 places below them in the world rankings.
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