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Zambia, lowest ranked at WWC, beat Costa Rica

Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage.
Jul 31, 2023, 05:24 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Costa Rica
Zambia
  • KO
  • 3
  • 6
  • 21
  • 23
  • 31
  • 40
  • HT
  • 47
  • 66
  • 72
  • 74
  • 84
  • 85
  • 90+1
  • 90+3
  • 90+9
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Costa Rica 1, Zambia 3.
90'+12'
Second Half ends, Costa Rica 1, Zambia 3.
90'+11'
Attempt saved. Barbra Banda (Zambia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Racheal Kundananji with a through ball.
Match Stats
CRCZAM
Possession
57.4%
42.657.4
42.6%
Shots on Goal
3
8
Shot Attempts
16
15
Yellow Cards
3
2
Corner Kicks
3
7
Saves
5
2