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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Japan News

Smile Japan beats Sweden

GANGNEUNG -- Japan knocked off Sweden 2-1 in overtime in Pyeongchang Olympic women's ice hockey in the 5-8 classification round at the Kwandong Hockey Center in Gangneung on Sunday.

With the score tied 1-1, Ayaka Toko fired in the winning goal from outside three minutes into overtime.

The team, nicknamed "Smile Japan," faces Switzerland in the 5-6 classification game on Tuesday.

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