Zambia, which participated for the first time in its history, men and women alike, in a World Cup, offered its first success by beating Costa Rica (3-1), in Hamilton on Monday July 31. Corrected by Japan (5-0) and Spain (5-0) and already eliminated before the meeting, the Zambians come out with honors after scoring their first three goals in a World Cup thanks to Lushomo Mweemba (3rd), Barbra Banda (31st) on penalty and Racheal Kundananji (90th + 3). Costa Rica, also already eliminated before the meeting, reduced the gap to the score by Melissa Herrera (48th) but therefore finished last with three defeats. In the other Group C match, played at the same time, Japan crushed Spain 4-0 to finish top of the group.
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