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Zambia picks up first ever victory at FIFA Women’s World Cup, as Japan crushes Spain

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Zambia secured their first Women’s World Cup win by edging out Costa Rica 3-1 in their final Group C match.

Lushomo Mweemba opened the scoring for Zambia inside the first three minutes and Barbra Banda added a second from the penalty spot midway through the first half. Her strike was the 1,000th goal in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Costa Rica’s Melissa Herrera pulled a goal shortly after the break, but Racheal Kundananji completed the win, netting a third in injury time.

Both sides had already been eliminated after two matches.

In the other group C match, Japan showed why they are tournament favourites as they crushed Spain 4-0.

The 2011 world champions scored three times before half-time, with Hinata Miyazawa scoring two to take her tally to four goals and become the tournament’s leading scorer.

Riko Uek and substitute Mina Tanaka added to Spain’s pain with a goal each of their own.

Japan finishes top of Group C with a perfect score of 3 wins, 11 goals scored and none conceded, to end with 9 points, while Spain finish with 6 points, with both teams through to the Round of 16.

An interesting fact was that Japan’s win over Spain mirrors the 2-1 win Japan had over the same opponent at the men’s World Cup played last year; with Japan having the less ball possession in both matches.

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