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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
The United States launched their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive Women's World Cup crown with a 3-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday, before Japan crushed Zambia 5-0.
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday. Japan were a class above the 77th-ranked Africans, creating a slew of chances with their sharp movement and passing in a performance that will have the tournament heavyweights on alert. Three…
Japan hit five past Zambia, England edged past Haiti and holders the United States saw off Vietnam.
England squeezed past Haiti 1-0 as they began their Women's World Cup title bid in unconvincing fashion on Saturday, but holders the United States and former champions Japan were far more comfortable.