Costa Rica vs. Zambia highlights: Zambia goes out strong in 3-1 win
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Monday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app), as Costa Rica fell to Zambia at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Both teams had already been eliminated from contention prior to the match, but Zambia and Costa Rica put on a show nonetheless. Zambia pulled ahead at the very start with the country's first-ever World Cup goal, and extended its lead before the half. The Costa Rican squad came back in the second half with a goal to try and catch up, but they were unable to close the gap, which Zambia extended with a third goal in stoppage time.
92': Set in stone
As the stoppage-time clock counted down, Zambia put a seal on the victory by scoring a third goal on a beautiful play knocked in by Racheal Kundananji.
Zambia's Racheal Kundananji scores goal vs. Costa Rica in 90+3'
68': Called back
The Costa Ricans finally found the net on one of their attacks, but the goal was called back due to an offsides call.
60': Turning the tide
Las Ticas refused to roll over after falling behind in the first half, and they brought the energy in the second, creating attacking opportunities again and again.
46': Heating up
Costa Rica began the second half by scoring its first goal of the match and the tournament after the ball was bobbled around in the box following a corner kick.
Costa Rica's Melissa Herrera scores goal vs. Zambia in 47'
30': 1,000th Women's World Cup goal!
Zambian captain Barbra Banda drew the foul in the box to earn a penalty kick, which she drilled into the net to double Zambia's advantage. This goal marks the 1,000th goal in Women's World Cup history.
17': Living dangerously
Zambia kept its foot on the gas pedal, attacking the final third repeatedly, but the Costa Rican back line held firm.
2': Zambia makes history!
The Copper Queens found the net in the first few minutes of the match, with Lushomo Mweemba scoring the country's first-ever Women's World Cup goal!
Zambia's Lushomo Mweemba scores goal vs. Costa Rica in 3'
PREGAME
Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on social media ahead of kickoff.
Last hurrah
Starting lineups
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