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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. KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    The second half begins.

  2. 'Putellas is just quality'published at 09:39 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    HT: Spain 2-0 Zambia

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

    She's absolutely quality. She hasn't missed a trick. You can just see the fun and enjoyment on her face.

    Those are signs of a really confident player. It's been really great to see her back.

  3. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Triple change at half-time.

    Spain bring on Oihane Hernandez, Eva Navarro and Alba Redondo for Alexia Putellas, Salma Paralluelo and Ona Batlle.

  4. Postpublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Almost time for the second half (hopefully).

  5. England's camp before Denmark gamepublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain v Zambia (08:30 BST)

    Emma Sanders
    ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport at Terrigal Beach

    We've spent the afternoon in the England camp on Terrigal Beach in Sydney, two days ahead of their next match against Denmark.

    It's been a lovely, sunny day along the coast (though it is a bit chilly) so we've seen some of the players getting in some relaxation.

    The likes of Millie Bright and Ellie Roebuck went for a walk along the beach, while Alex Greenwood is preparing for a press conference a little bit later.

    The players are training at Central Coast Stadium, about a 15-minute drive from their hotel in Terrigal, before their game at Sydney Football Stadium.

  6. Postpublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    HT: Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Katie Smith
    ´óÏó´«Ã½ reporter at Eden Park

    Spain don’t really look to be out of second gear, and the atmosphere has been a little flat too.

    Zambia's three shots did get the excitement levels rising though... more of that in the second half please.

  7. 'Spain have been less effective but in control'published at 09:26 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    HT: Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two

    I don't think they've been as effective as they were in that opening game. But they have been in control of the game.

    They do look vulnerable to the Zambia attack.

    What that's doing is allowing Zambia to have opportunities on the transition.

  8. 'A wasted opportunity'published at 09:23 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

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

    A completely wasted opportunity from Bonmati. Hit it straight at the goalkeeper. If she's put it either side, that would have been 3-0.

  9. HALF-TIMEpublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    The half-time whistle goes and Spain are in control at the break.

    Jenni HermosoImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 45+6 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Now it should be three but Aitana Bonmati blasts a shot at keeper Eunice Sakala when anywhere else would have done.

  11. Postpublished at 45+5 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Jenni Hermoso has a shot blocked in the box as Spain continue to probe.

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

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    Stats wise Zambia has improved in this game. Against Japan they managed no shot, against Spain, they have managed 3 so far. It's a learning curve for them.

    Sulaimon

  13. 'Spain are so entertaining'published at 09:18 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

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

    I really like this Spanish side. They are full of fantastic players, they are really fun to watch.

    The tactical and technical ability is just exquisite.

    There is so much fluidity in this Spanish team that the roles are constantly interchanging.

    It's really great. I just find it so entertaining to watch.

    Spain celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 45+3 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Not sure Zambia have seen the ball in injury time yet.

  15. INJURY TIMEpublished at 45 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Six minutes added on.

  16. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Zambia have recovered well to be fair. It's become a bit more of an even game.

  17. 'Putellas is the glue'published at 09:13 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

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

    The Spanish side are pressing, pressing, pressing and Alexia Putellas does such a good job of linking the Spain midfield.

    Alexia PutellasImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 09:13 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Here is Spain's second goal.

  19. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Spain 2-0 Zambia

    Zambia captain Barbra Banda is a proper handful. She bursts into the box and Irene Paredes times her tackle perfectly to stop her. If she gets that wrong, that's a penalty.

    Barbara BandaImage source, Getty Images
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

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    There have now been 19-and-a-half games played in the Women's World Cup and only one game has had both teams score. This must be a record.

    Anon