FIFA Women’s World Championship
Japan easily signed up debuting Zambia for the World Cup in New Zealand. Hinata Miyazawa made it two for the 2011 world champion, Mina Tanaka, Jun Endo and Riko Ueki added to the score.
Japan is present at every World Cup. In New Zealand, they immediately played their experience against the newcomer, Zambia, world number 77.
It took some time before the first goal was scored, the video referee was diligent.
At halftime, the 0-1 still counted. In the second half, Japan ran smoothly at 0-4.
Japan is Asia’s biggest hope for the World Cup.
In the middle of extra time, Zambian goalkeeper Musonda had to leave.
Substitute Sakala took Ueki’s penalty first, but she was pulled from the starting block too soon. She did not stop the second attempt: 0-5.
Next week, Japan will face Costa Rica, Zambia will look Spain in the eye.
The first loot is for Japan. Costa Rica awaits you next week.
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