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Summary

  • FT: Spain 5-0 Zambia - Abelleira with stunning strike for opener, Hermoso and Redondo both hit doubles

  • Victory sees Spain qualify for knockout stages

  • Japan also through in Group C - top two still to play

  1. Postpublished at 10:08 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 4-0 Zambia

    Katie Smith
    ´óÏó´«Ã½ reporter at Eden Park

    Zambia’s skipper Barbra Banda has been so positive throughout this match, off the ball too, keeping spirits high.

    But her shoulders have dropped now too. They’re closing in on their World Cup exit.

  2. goal

    GOAL - Spain 4-0 Zambiapublished at 73 mins

    Jenni Hermoso

    It's given! There's a delay as the referee Hyeon-Jeong Oh doesn't make the decision clear as she speaks to the crowd - but it is a goal.

    There was no offside in the build-up so Jenni Hermoso now has 50 goals in 100 caps.

  3. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Spain 3-0 Zambia

    This check is taking a while even though they have semi-automated offside checks in VAR.

  4. VAR

    Video Assistant Refereepublished at 72 mins

    Spain 3-0 Zambia

    Actually they're checking this. Was there an offside or is this a legit goal?

  5. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 71 mins

    Spain 3-0 Zambia

    Spain think they have an immediate fourth as Jenni Hermoso slots in after the ball hits the post but it's ruled out for offside.

  6. 'Job done for Spain'published at 10:04 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 3-0 Zambia

    Vicki Sparks
    ´óÏó´«Ã½ commentator, speaking on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two

    There's the goal for Spain, there's the three points for Spain, and there's the last 16 for Spain.

    Zambia's World Cup journey looks like it's over.

    Alba RedondoImage source, Getty Images
  7. goal

    GOAL - Spain 3-0 Zambiapublished at 69 mins

    Alba Redondo

    It's done now.

    Half-time sub Alba Redondo runs onto a nice Eva Navarro ball from the right, holds off a defender and goes round the keeper before slotting in.

  8. 'Sakala can take confidence'published at 10:01 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two

    She can take a lot of confidence from this performance, Sakala.

    There have been times when the Zambian defence has been really caught out but I think it comes down to a lack of quality in that final third from Spain. We are used to seeing [quality from them].

    Eunice SakalaImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Big chance for Spain sub Irene Guerrero from a corner, she's unmarked but completely misjudges her header. I don't think it even goes out of play, barely any contact.

    Jorge VildaImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Jenni Hermoso has a crack from 20 yards. It's heavily deflected and tipped wide by the keeper.

  11. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Spain will need to beat Japan in their final game to finish top as things stand. They need to boost their goal difference here to give them the chance to just draw.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 62 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Spain make their fourth change as Irene Guerrero replaces Aitana Bonmati.

    Aitana BonmatiImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Katie Smith
    ´óÏó´«Ã½ reporter at Eden Park

    The first Mexican wave of the night has begun to thunder round the Eden Park stands. Whatever your views on them, it's adding some great noise as this game begins to open up a little in the second half.

  14. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Zambia have one main tactic when they get the ball - hit Barbra Banda.

    The talisman runs down the left and finds Evarine Katongo but she fails to get a proper shot in.

  15. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Zambia have had a good go of this, Barbra Banda and Evarine Katongo have shots blocked.

    Spain back on the attack now and Mariona Caldentey heads wide.

    Barbra BandaImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Aitana Bonmati should make it three for Spain. She heads it straight at the keeper, who spills it but then recovers it before it rolls over the line

  17. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Two lovely flicks by Mariona Caldentey, who then goes for the nutmeg, but the Zambian defender closes her legs in time.

    Mariona CaldenteyImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Zambia have a corner now, could they make this game interesting? No, they play it short and Spain clear when the cross comes in.

  19. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    A reminder, if it ends like this... Spain and Japan are through. And Zambia and Costa Rica are out.

  20. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    All Spain so far.

    Eva NavarroImage source, Getty Images