In theory, it was a game for nothing. Zambia and Costa Rica had no chance of advancing to the knockout stage after two heavy defeats against Japan and Spain. Zambia lost both matches 5-0. The Costa Ricans lost 3-0 to Spain and 0-2 to Japan.
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It was a match of honor for both teams. And for Zambiki, a historic success. And they achieved this success because they won the first match in the history of the World Cup.
The Africans took the lead in the 3rd minute. Avell Chitundu crossed from a corner and Lushomo Mweemba volleyed in. This is the fastest goal in the World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
Zambia’s historic World Cup victory
In the 31st, the Zambians increased to 2:0 after a penalty kick was used by Barbra Banda. Although Melissa Herrera scored a contact goal just after the break, it was Racheal Kundananji who set the score in injury time.
The Zambians, who will no longer play in this tournament, made their World Cup debut. The teams of Morocco, Haiti, Ireland, Panama, Philippines, Portugal and Vietnam also made their debut at the World Cup.
After two rounds, the Irish, Haitian, Panamanian and Vietnamese players remained without points. The Philippines finished the tournament with three points after a 1-0 victory over New Zealanders. Portugal and Morocco are after two games and still have a chance to advance. Moroccans defeated South Korea (1-0) and Portugal defeated Vietnam (2-0).
The Women’s World Championship will run until August 20.
