News about Saki Kumagai

1-2 SWEDEN: Sweden defeated Japan in the Women's World Cup for the fifth time on Friday, leaving the tournament without a single winner in the last four years. The Swedes dominated the 2011 title winners for the majority of the evening, with Spain advancing to a semi-final against Spain on Tuesday, five days after oustering four-time champions the United States in the last 16. Defender Amanda Ilestedt scored Sweden's fourth goal of the tournament in the 32nd minute, with Filippa Angeldal adding the second from the penalty spot right after the break.

KATHRYN BATTE: Arsenal learned a lesson in German efficiency after losing 1-0 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals. It was Arsenal that had more chances, it was Arsenal that had more shots on target, but Bayern came out top. The Germans scored one of their three shots on target. Arsenal lost none of their six players. The Gunners hit the post and had two shots cleared off the line, while Bayern goalkeeper Maria-Luisia Grohs made some crucial saves. Leah Schuller, Bayern's prolific No. 9, scored her first goal of the season to put her team in the driving seat in this European tie.