Ayumi Kaihori

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Ayumi Kaihori is a former Japanese footballer known for her role as a goalkeeper.

She began her professional career with Speranza Osaka, where she played from 2004 to 2007.

In 2008, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa, where she enjoyed significant success, winning three consecutive L.League championships from 2011 to 2013.

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Биография

Early Life

Ayumi Kaihori was born on September 4, 1986, in Nagaokakyo, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to join the youth team of Speranza FC Takatsuki while still in high school in 2004. This early start laid the foundation for her future career as a professional footballer.

Career

Kaihori's professional career began with Speranza Osaka, where she played from 2004 to 2007. In 2008, she made a significant move to INAC Kobe Leonessa, where she would spend the next seven years. During her time at INAC, the team achieved remarkable success, winning the L.League championship three consecutive times from 2011 to 2013. Her outstanding performances earned her recognition, and she was selected as one of the Best Eleven twice, in 2011 and 2013.

On the international stage, Kaihori was selected for the Japan women's national football team in May 2008, making her debut against Chinese Taipei in the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup. She played a pivotal role in Japan's historic victory at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she saved two crucial penalties in the final shoot-out against the United States, leading her team to a 3–1 victory. Additionally, she contributed to Japan's silver medal win at the 2012 Summer Olympics and played in five matches during the 2015 World Cup, where Japan finished as runners-up again. Over her international career, she earned 53 caps for Japan until her retirement in 2015.

Legacy

Ayumi Kaihori's legacy as a goalkeeper is marked by her remarkable achievements and contributions to Japanese football. Her skill and determination on the field have inspired many young athletes, and her role in Japan's success on the world stage has solidified her place in the history of women's football in Japan.

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National team career

In May 2008, Kaihori was selected by the Japan national team for the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup. At this competition, on May 31, she debuted against Chinese Taipei. She was Japan's goalkeeper in the 2011 World Cup final, where she saved two penalties from Shannon Boxx and Tobin Heath in the shoot-out. Japan defeated the United States, 3–1. She was part of the Japanese team that finished second and earned the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, playing in one game, vs South Africa, which saw Kaihori keep a clean sheet. She also played five matches at the 2015 World Cup and Japan advanced to the final. But lost 5–2 to the United States and finished in second place. She played 53 games for Japan until 2015.

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Club career

Kaihori was born in Nagaokakyo on September 4, 1986. In 2004, she was a high school student and joined the youth team for the Speranza FC Takatsuki. She moved to INAC Leonessa (later INAC Kobe Leonessa) in 2008. The club won the L.League championship three years in a row (2011-2013). She was also selected one of the Best Eleven twice, in 2011 and 2013. She retired in 2015.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia