The Poles were expected to struggle against the 2014 champions and two-time runners-up, but they bossed the majority of the game.

Maja Zielinska’s attempt was hooked off the line by Mitsuki Ota and, after excellent invention from Julia Ostrowska, Oliwia Zwiazek failed to keep her shot down when clean through.

The Japanese came into it late on, but were unable to find a way past Julia Wozniak, who did superbly to keep out substitute Miharu Shinjo's strike.