Match Report
Netherlands W (2nd, 7 pts) visited Zambia W (3rd, 1 pts) with 6 points between them. Zambia W's recent output lagged their position: 9th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Zambia W 2.33 scored and 5 conceded per game, Netherlands W 7 and 2.67, with the league averaging 2.08.
The match was played at Miyagi Stadium (capacity 19,694). On the scoreboard, Netherlands W led 6-1 at the break; 6 second-half goals set the final 3-10.
Goal scorers
Zambia W: Barbra Banda (82'), Barbra Banda (83'), Barbra Banda (19') · Netherlands W: S. van de Sanden (44'), L. Beerensteyn (75'), V. Pelova (80'), L. Martens (14'), V. Miedema (59'), L. Martens (38'), V. Miedema (29'), V. Miedema (15'), J. Roord (64'), V. Miedema (9')
Key stats
Possession: Zambia W 33% · Netherlands W 67% · Total shots: 11-23 · On target: 4-13 · Corners: 1-8