Japan squad members went through their paces Tuesday on the eve of their last Group C game in Asian women's football second-round qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Nadeshiko Japan lead the group with two wins from two games and can secure passage to the final stage of Olympic qualifying with a draw against Vietnam in Tashkent on Wednesday.
Manager Futoshi Ikeda's side, who opened their campaign with a 7-0 win over India, defeated hosts Uzbekistan 2-0 on Sunday with first place in the group on the line.
Having taken a somewhat cautious approach against their group rivals from Central Asia, Ikeda wants his world No. 8 team to display their attacking firepower Wednesday at Lokomotiv Stadium.
"I want them to unleash their natural aggression and play boldly," Ikeda said.
Vietnam, currently 34th in the FIFA rankings, have one win and one loss in Group C.
