THE Copper Queens have defeated Tanzania 1-0 in their World Cup send-off match at Woodlands Stadium. A 69th minute Comfort Selemani goal was the difference on the day as the Copper Queens played in a fully packed stadium for the first time. For the first time in women’s football, the Woodlands Stadium came to a standstill as scores of soccer fans thronged the arena to experience the send-off match of the World Cup-bound team. The atmosphere was electric and enthralling, and most importantly the fast-passing game made the fully packed Woodlands Stadium go into a frenzy. Speaking after the match, Shepolopolo coach Bruce Mwape said the team was excited to give fans an exciting game. “We had a good game...

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