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Wang Scores 4, China Draws 4-4 With Zambia In Women’s Soccer

Jul 24, 2021, 8:32 AM

Shuang Wang #7 of Team China celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Women's First Round Group F match between China and Zambia on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Miyagi Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Rifu, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

(Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sports Producer

RIFU, Japan (AP) — Wang Shuang scored four goals to give China a 4-4 draw with Zambia in the group stage of the women’s Olympic soccer competition.

The final goal came form the penalty spot in the 83rd minute to earn the draw.

FULL TIME | China 4-4 Zambia (Wang Shuang 6' 22' 23' 83'; Racheal Kundananji 15', Barbra Banda 42' 47' 69').@wangshuang7 nets four but China pick up just one point in the match against @Copper_Queens in Miyagi.

🇨🇳🇿🇲#SteelRoses pic.twitter.com/NGnEcHKayG

— China Women's Football – 中国女足 (@CHNWNT) July 24, 2021

Barbra Banda scored three goals for Zambia to give her a second hat trick in as many games at the Tokyo Olympics.

Zambia is making its first Olympic appearance.

Banda had put Zambia in front 4-3 in the 69th.

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