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GB U18S LOSE BY A GOAL

Great Britain Under-18s Women put up a brave fight but lost 2-1 to top-seeds Japan in the World Championship (Division 1) in Norway.

Japan are the top seeds in the group and GB produced a fantastic performance and were level up until the final five minutes of the game.

GB took the lead at 20:19 through Saffron Allen (Sheffield Shadows) and Japan levelled thanks to Rina Saeki (25:12).

Japan's game-winning goal came at 55:45 through Ayuko Aoki.