Is this really a football score? The women's teams from Zambia and Australia delivered a wild match
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On July 28, 2024, the second round match of the women's football tournament at the Olympics featured an incredible clash between Australia and Zambia.
The teams combined for a staggering 11 goals in a thrilling match, with the winner only being determined in the 90th minute. Australia, trailing 2-5 during the second half, managed a remarkable comeback, scoring 4 more goals and clinching a 6-5 victory.
Another highlight of the match was Barbara Banda's hat-trick. The Zambian player scored three times in the first half, marking her third Olympic hat-trick. Banda previously scored three goals in matches during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. No other player in the history of women's football has achieved such a feat.
In addition to her three goals, Banda also recorded an assist. Currently, she is the top scorer of the tournament.
