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HAMILTON, New Zealand — Barbra Banda of Zambia scored the 1,000th goal in Women's World Cup history with her penalty kick in the 31st minute against Costa Rica. The 23-year-old Zambia captain used a clever stutter in her run up to make goalkeeper Daniela Solera jump and then sent her penalty to the left with ease. FIFA posted its congratulations to Banda on social media. The referee awarded the penalty after Banda appeared to be taken down in the six-yard box by an out-stretched Katherine Alvarado. Zambia beat Costa Rica 3-1 on Monday to secure its first win ever in a Women's World Cup game.
