Spain eased into the last 16 with another performance to suggest that they can be candidates for the title. Zambia’s players, meanwhile, were left lying on the turf in tears, heading home early having conceded 10 goals in the opening two games of their first World Cup.
Jenni Hermoso scored twice on her 100th appearance to take her to 50 international goals, with two more from the substitute Alba Redondo and a belting opener from Teresa Abelleira completing an emphatic victory in Auckland.
