Mina Tanaka scores twice as Japan crushes Australia in SheBelieves Cup opener
- Mina Tanaka scored twice, leading Japan to a 4-0 victory over Australia in the SheBelieves Cup opener.
- Three of Japan's goals resulted from defensive mistakes by Australia, prompting coach Tom Sermanni to express frustration.
- Sermanni described the defeat as a 'pretty huge wake-up call' ahead of the Asian Cup next year.
- Despite off-field issues, Sermanni stated that they did not affect the team's performance during the match.
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