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World Cup WomenSeason 2023

Zambia W vs Japan W

22 July 2023 at 08:00FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
05
Referee: T. Olofsson

Match Summary

Japan W defeated Zambia W 5:0. The match was played in World Cup - Women 2023. Goals were scored by H. Miyazawa 43′, M. Tanaka 55′, H. Miyazawa 62′, J. Endō 71′, 1 R. Ueki 90′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Zambia W had 40% possession while Japan W held 60%. Zambia W had 0 shots (0 on target) compared to 25 (11 on target) for Japan W. Zambia W made 4 substitutions, Japan W made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Mina Tanaka 23′), Goal cancelled (Mina Tanaka 50′), Penalty cancelled (Aoba Fujino 52′).

Match Events

Key match events between Zambia W and Japan W — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
VAR
23′Goal cancelled
Half Time
VAR
50′Goal cancelled
VAR
52′Penalty cancelled
55′
M. Tanaka

assist: J. Endō

71′
J. Endō

assist: Y. Hasegawa

I. LunguO. Lubanje
72′
77′
J. EndōK. Seike
77′
A. FujinoH. Naomoto
L. MweembaV. Phiri
82′
A. ChitunduE. Sakala
90+9′
90+3′
H. MiyazawaR. Chiba
90+11′
1 R. Ueki

Penalty

Full Time

Match Statistics

Zambia W had 40% possession against Japan W's 60%. Zambia W registered 0 shots (0 on target) while Japan W managed 25 (11 on target). Corner kicks: 1–6. Fouls committed: 10–4.

Shots on Goal
0
11
Shots Off Goal
0
11
Total Shots
0
25
Blocked Shots
0
3
Shots inside the Box
0
21
Shots outside the Box
0
4
Fouls
10
4
Corner Kicks
1
6
Offsides
1
9
Ball Possession
40%
60%
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Goalkeeper Saves
5
0
Total Passes
413
603
Accurate Passes
278
483
Pass Accuracy
67%
80%
Expected Goals (xG)
0
0

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In their last 6 matches, Zambia W have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Japan W show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 13 May 2026