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player. She played for Japan national team.

Club career

Shima was born on July 12, 1959. She played for FC Jinnan. The club won 1979 Empress's Cup. At the final, she scored a winning goal and was selected MVP awards.

National team career

In June 1981, Shima was selected Japan national team for 1981 AFC Championship. At this competition, on June 7, she debuted against

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. This match is Japan team first match in

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. She played in all 3 matches at this championship. In September, she also played against

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. However Japan was defeated this match by a score of 0–9. This is the biggest defeat in the history of Japan national team. She played 4 games for Japan in 1981.Japan Football Association
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National team statistics

References

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