Japanese players (left) celebrate a goal during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On the same day, Japan defeated Zambia 5-0 in Group C of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup group stage held at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Zambian goalkeeper Catherine Musunda (second from left) is sent off with a red card on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Zambia's Barbara Banda (center) fights Japan's Minami Menghua (right) during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Minami Tanami (left) shoots during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Aoba Fujino (left) shoots during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Zambian goalkeeper Catherine Musonda (front right) saves during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Hinata Miyazawa (third from left) celebrates a goal during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Japan's Hinata Miyazawa (left) scores a shot during a match on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On July 22, Japanese players celebrate a goal during a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
Zambian starters take a group photo before the game on July 22. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On July 22, the Japanese team starters took a group photo before the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei (Zhu Wei)
(Xinhuanet)