Defending champion Japan defeated newcomer Zambia 5-0 in the Women's World Cup on Saturday. In New Zealand, Japanese footballer Hinata Miyazawa scored two goals, while Mina Tanaka found the net in the second half after two previous goals were disallowed for offside following a VAR review.
FULL-TIME: Zambia 0-5 Japan
Miyazawa Hinata 43', 61', Tanaka Mina 55', Endo Jun 71', Ueki Riko (P) 90'
Zambia’s next match is against Spain on July 26 at 09:30, while Group C leaders Japan will face Costa Rica on the same day.
