On a busy day of internationals for West Ham United's women's team, there were victories for five members of the squad...
In Murcia, Spain, Honoka Hayashi started as Japan's women secured a 2-0 friendly victory over New Zealand.
The decisive goals arrived within moments of the half-time whistle either side of the break, as Mina Tanaka struck in stoppage time, before Tōko Koga doubled the advantage on 47 minutes.
Riko Ueki entered the action as a second half substitute, while Risa Shimizu was amongst those unused on the bench.
The pair face off again in another friendly on Monday, as Japan get set for this summer's Olympic games in Paris.
In Europe, Friday night saw a full programme of UEFA Euro 2025 qualifiers, and Amber Tysiak's Belgium secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Czechia in Prague's Eden Arena.
Early goals from Tessa Wullaert and Tina De Caigny meant the Czech's late consolation counted for little.
Tysiak played the 90 minutes as the Belgians secured their first win in qualifying at the third attempt. They currently sit three points behind League A Group 2's second placed team, Denmark, for whom Emma Snerle was a starter as they suffered a 2-0 loss to leaders Spain in Vejle.
Closer to home, Kirsty Smith was a second half substitute in Scotland's League B Group 2 4-1 victory over Israel.
A first half brace from Claire Emslie, added to goals by Kirsty Hanson and former Hammer Martha Thomas, completed a comfortable victory at Hampden Park.
Scotland top the group and remain on course for a play-off spot as they aim for a second-ever qualification for a Euros final tourmanent.
Finally, Hammers pair Jessie Stapleton and Jess Ziu both featured in Republic of Ireland's 3-0 home defeat to Sweden.
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd's double and Fridolina Rolfö's goal took the visitors past Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Although the Girls in Green sit bottom of League A Group 3, they will progress to the play-offs regardless of their finishing position due to their status as a League A side.
