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World Cup WomenSeason 2023

Costa Rica W vs Zambia W

31 July 2023 at 08:00FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Referee: B. Karboubi

Match Summary

Zambia W defeated Costa Rica W 3:1. The match was played in World Cup - Women 2023. Goals were scored by L. Mweemba 3′, B. Banda 31′ (pen.), M. Herrera 47′, R. Kundananji 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Costa Rica W had 57% possession while Zambia W held 43%. Costa Rica W had 16 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (8 on target) for Zambia W. Costa Rica W made 3 substitutions, Zambia W made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Priscila Chinchilla 55′).

Match Events

Key match events between Costa Rica W and Zambia W — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
31′
B. Banda

Penalty

Half Time
Penalty cancelled55′
VAR
G. VillalobosM. Salas
72′
74′
E. KatongoM. Wilombe
S. ScottE. Valenciano
84′
85′
A. ChitunduS. Mapepa
K. AlvaradoA. Pinell
90+1′
90+9′
H. ChandaH. Mubanga
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Costa Rica W had 57% possession against Zambia W's 43%. Costa Rica W registered 16 shots (3 on target) while Zambia W managed 15 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 3–7. Fouls committed: 11–19.

Shots on Goal
3
8
Shots Off Goal
9
5
Total Shots
16
15
Blocked Shots
4
2
Shots inside the Box
14
10
Shots outside the Box
2
5
Fouls
11
19
Corner Kicks
3
7
Offsides
3
0
Ball Possession
57%
43%
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
5
2
Total Passes
386
285
Accurate Passes
291
170
Pass Accuracy
75%
60%
Expected Goals (xG)
0
0

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

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

API data: 13 May 2026