Japan were forced to come from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw as New Zealand threatened a stunning win against the host nation. New Zealand were two goals to the good inside the opening quarter-hour and threatening a major boilover against the Group A seeds, only for the home favourites to storm back into the match with goals in each half from Yoko Tanaka and Ayaka Michigami. Japan dominated large chunks of the match after their early setback and on several occasions seemed set to score only for the New Zealand defence to remain resolute. from:fifa