Hinata Miyazawa netted a brace for Japan against Spain at Wellington Regional Stadium
Monday, 31 July 2023
Japan 4-0 Spain, Wellington Regional Stadium
Hinata Miyazawa opened the scoring for the Nadeshiko Japan. Riko Ueki doubled the lead for the Nadeshiko Japan. Hinata Miyazawa completed her brace and tripled the lead for the Nadeshiko Japan. Japan went into the halftime break leading by 3-0. Mina Tanaka added the fourth goal and also sealed the win for Nadeshiko Japan on the second half. With this match result, Spain registered their heaviest defeat at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Costa Rica 1-3 Zambia, FMG Stadium
Lushomo Mweemba opened the scoring for the Copper Queens. Barbra Banda doubled the lead for the Copper Queens through the penalty spot. Zambia went into the halftime break leading by 2-0. Melissa Herrera reduced the deficit for the Selection. Racheal Kundananji added the third goal and also sealed the win for the Copper Queens. With this match result, Zambia registered their first ever victory at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Nigeria, Suncorp Stadium
Both sides failed to find the back of the net. With this match result, Nigeria are through to the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Canada 0-4 Australia, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Hayley Raso opened the scoring for the Matildas. Hayley Raso completed her brace and also doubled the lead for the Matildas. Australia went into the halftime break leading by 2-0. Mary Fowler tripled the lead for the Matildas. Stephanie Catley sealed the win for the Matildas through the penalty spot. With this match result, Australia are through to the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.