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

Toko fires Smile Japan past Sweden in OT

Members of the Japanese women's ice hockey team celebrate their win over Sweden at the Kwandong Hockey Center on Sunday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

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 "Simile Japan," faces Switzerland in the 5-6 classification game on Tuesday.

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