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Japan v Zambia Women's World Cup

Zambia come up short as Japan secure dominant World Cup victory

Despite giving it their all, Zambia proved no match for an impressive Japan side who look like serious contenders at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup.

Dominik Livakovic

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic hails penalty hero Dominik Livakovic as a 'fantastic goalkeeper'

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic was certain goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic would star in the penalty shootout victory over Japan as his three saves saw the 2018 finalists reach the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar.

Ao Tanaka of Japan celebrates after scoring the team's second goal

Japan come from behind to beat Spain and ensure World Cup progress

Japan produced a stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and secure top spot in World Cup Group E.

Keysher Fuller of Costa Rica celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Keysher Fuller goal earns Costa Rica shock late win over Japan at World Cup

Costa Rica produced another World Cup upset as Keysher Fuller scored the only goal to sink Group E rivals Japan 1-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

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