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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Megan Rapinoe's final run on the global stage begins Saturday when the United States opens its quest to win an unprecedented thir
Zambia's hopes of a dream start to their maiden Women's World Cup campaign were shattered after a 5-0 defeat by former champions Japan on Saturday The Copper Queens were handed a brutal reality check on the global stage by the clinical 2011 winners in Hamilton in their Group C clash.
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau It was a classical display of football artistry by the Nadeshiko of Japan as they took the Copper Queens of Zambia to the cleaners by scoring five unreplied goalsin the opening Group C match on Saturday morning played in Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand. The 2011 FIFA Women's World
Hinata Miyazawa scored a pair of goals, while Mina Tanaka and Jun Endo each added a goal and an assist, as Japan shut out Zambia 5-0 to open Women’s World Cup play Saturday for both sides.
The reigning European champions, regarded as the most likely challenger to the U.S., score their only goal on a second-chance penalty kick.