Japan Women produced a masterclass in a 5-0 demolition of Zambia Women in their Group C match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on July 22nd. The match result was a devastating display of attacking precision from the 2011 champions against the World Cup debutants. Hinata Miyazawa was the standout, scoring a brilliant hat-trick with goals in the 43rd, 62nd, and 71st minutes. Mina Tanaka and Jun Endo also found the net in a one-sided affair. Zambia, reduced to ten players after a red card to Catherine Musonda who conceded a penalty, were simply overwhelmed by Japan's movement and technical quality. The heavy defeat was a harsh introduction to the World Cup for Zambia, while Japan sent a clear message to the rest of the competition. Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda was satisfied with his team's focus, while Zambia's Bruce Mwape admitted his side was taught a lesson.