Special moment for Zambia, Sam Kerr inspires Australia - Best of Women's World Cup day 12 action
Zambia captain Barbra Banda entered the record books by netting the 1,000th goal scored at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on an action-packed day 12.
Hayley Raso also grabbed the headlines on an excellent day for Australia, as they stormed up the Group B standings to take top spot thanks to her delightful double.
Sam Kerr was not risked in their 4-0 triumph over Canada, but her imminent return will be a welcome one for the Matildas.
Japan also clinched a spot in the last 16, beating Spain with the lowest share of possession for a winning side at the Women's World Cup since 2011.
Let's take a look through all the lesser spotted moments you may have missed on another thrilling day down under.
Milestone for Banda
Barbra Banda has not had too much to smile about during the World Cup, but a first tournament victory and a milestone goal saw her side bow out in style.
The Copper Queens’ Bamba scored the 1,000th goal in Women’s World Cup history, converting from the penalty spot after her shirt was pulled by Katherine Alvarado.
England’s Jill Scott scored the tournament’s 600th goal, while Lucy Bronze netted the 900th, leaving Bamba in esteemed company.
Raso does grandma proud once more
Hayley Raso only began playing football to keep up with her older brother, filling in when his team were short on numbers – now she is scoring at a World Cup.
Raso, notable for the hair ribbons she wears so her Grandma can always spot her on the pitch, gave nan Patricia, another moment to savour with a brace in a 4-0 win over Olympic champions Canada.
She opened the scoring on nine minutes, with her low strike from the edge of the box initially ruled out for offside before VAR intervened to award the goal.
Her second was a far scrappier affair as she tapped
Read on football.london
