COPPER Queens coach Charles Haalubono says the experience gained from facing world-class opposition remains the biggest positive despite Zambia’s heavy 6-1 defeat to Brazil in their second FIFA Series match at the Arena Pantanal. Zambia’s hopes of securing a positive result were dealt a major blow in the 27th minute when goalkeeper Hazel Nali was sent off following a VAR review in a moment that completely changed the complexion of the match. Initially, the referee had shown Nali a yellow card after she came off her line and brought down a Brazilian player a few inches outside the box. However, after consulting VAR, the caution was upgraded to a red card, leaving the Copper Queens to battle the hosts with...

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