Spain is expecting anything but a walk in the park when it faces Zambia in its second Women’s World Cup match.
Spain is expecting anything but a walk in the park when it faces Zambia in its second Women’s World Cup match. Spain’s talismanic midfielder Alexia Putellas is ready to play a part if selected, as confirmed by coach Jorge Vilda. La Roja breezed through their opening game against Costa Rica. However, Zambia suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Japan in their first-ever match at a Women’s World Cup. With regard to pool standings, Spain is in the second position in Group C with 3 points. In contrast, Zambia languishes at the bottom of Group C with 0 points.
Spain laid down a marker in Friday’s meeting with Costa Rica in Wellington. La Rojas have all their previous 5 games. Spain could seal their place in the knockout rounds with a game to spare. For this, they need a win and Japan to pick up a point against Costa Rica. Zambia will need to produce an improved defensive display if they are to remain competitive against Spain. They will be knocked out of the tournament if they lose on Wednesday and Japan collect at least a point in the group’s other fixture. The Copper Queens need to be disciplined against La Rojas. One of the major problems of the Zambian team is their defensive unit. The African side has been able to keep a clean sheet only in one out of their last five games.
Rodriguez (GK), Carmona, Andres (C), Paredes, Batlle, Abelleira, Bonmati, Paralluelo, Hermoso, Del Castillo, Putellas
Hazel (GK), Belemu, Musase, Mweemba, Tembo, S. Banda, Kundananji, Lungu, Katongo, Mapepa, B. Banda (C)
| Opponents | Score |
| Costa Rica Women | 3-0 (W) |
| Vietnam Women | 0-9 (W) |
| Panama Women | 7-0 (W) |
| China Women | 3-0 (W) |
| Norway Women | 4-2 (W) |
| Opponents | Score |
| Japan Women | 0-5 (L) |
| Germany Women | 2-3 (W) |
| Switzerland Women | 3-3 (D) |
| Ireland Women | 3-2 (L) |
| Tanzania Women | 1-0 (W) |
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match between Spain and Zambia will take place at Eden Park in New Zealand at 13:00 pm IST on Wednesday.
| Japan vs Costa Rica | Key Details |
| Date | July 26 |
| Venue | Eden Park |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 9:30 am |
| Kickoff time in Zambia | 9:30 am |
| Kickoff time in New Zealand | 19:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 13:00 pm |
Football fans in Zambia can catch the live action of the World Cup on SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MáXimo 3, SuperSport Variety 3, Supersport Grandstand ROA, SuperSport GOtv Select 1 & New World Sport1. While those in Spain can watch the match via RTVE. In India, it is screened in DD Sports as well as on Fancode.
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