Costa Rica Women’s National Football Team vs Zambia Women’s National Football Team Lineups 31 July 2023 World Cup. In the final match of their road to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica and Zambia met at the Waikato Stadium on Monday, July 31.
The atmosphere was one of determination and play, with both teams looking to end their campaigns on a positive note despite being knocked out of the tournament by back-to-back losses in their previous games.
Costa Rica, disappointed by their previous performances, set out to show their talent and passion for the game. Unfortunately, they started the tournament with a 3-0 loss against Spain, leaving them behind early on. Despite their best effort in their second match against Japan, they were unable to get the win and suffered a 2-0 loss. Goals from Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino in the first half proved crucial for Japan, and the Central Americans were left wanting.
On the other side of the field, Zambia also endured a challenging trip. Their World Cup campaign began with a tough 2-0 loss against Japan, and followed that up with a 3-0 loss against Spain. Despite the result, Zambia displayed resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament, earning the respect and love of fans around the world.
Costa Rica Women’s National Football Team vs Zambia Women’s National Football Team Lineups
As the match began at the Waikato Stadium, all the teams were determined to end their World Cup journey on a high note. The players demonstrated their skills, showcasing their technical ability, teamwork, and dedication to the game. It was clear that even in the face of disappointment, the love of soccer burned in their hearts.
Costa Rica XIs:
- 23 Daniela Solera Vega
- 20 Fabiola Villalobos
- 4 Mariana Benavides
- 5 Valeria Del Campo
- 3 Maria Coto
- 10 Gloriana Villalobos
- 16 Katherine Alvarado
- 11 Raquel Rodriguez
- 7 Melissa Herrera
- 21 Sheika Daleicha Scott Richardson
- 14 Priscilla Chinchilla
Copper Queens XIs:
- 1 Catherine Musonda
- 3 Lushomo Mweemba
- 4 Susan Banda
- 8 Margaret Belemu
- 11 Barbara Banda
- 12 Evarine Katongo
- 13 Martha Tembo
- 15 Agness Musesa
- 17 Racheal Kundananji
- 20 Hellen Chanda
- 21 Avell Chitundu
The match was highly contested, with both teams creating scoring chances and showing off their skills on the field. Fans in the stadium and those watching from all over the world witnessed an interesting women’s football match, showing the popularity and importance of women’s football around the world.
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