(2)Japan's women stun Sweden in Olympic soccer opener

(2)Japan's women stun Sweden in Olympic soccer opener

VOLOS, Greece - Members of the Japan women's soccer team wave to fans after stunning 2003 World Cup runners-up Sweden 1-0 in their Group E opener at the Athens Games on Aug. 11. (Kyodo)

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