Nadeshiko League Thirteenth Round

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies  1 - 0  Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 525)

Takatsuki's season looks doomed to end in relegation as they once again lost a game they simply had to win. Naphat Seesraum made her first start for the side with Kanjana Sung-Ngoen returning to the side following suspension. Ono Maya replaced Suzuki Risa in goal. For JEF United Sakuramoto Naoko returned to the starting lineup having missed three matches and it was her 29th minute goal that separated the sides, heading in a Hosokawa free kick. Takatsuki have now lost seven league games in succession and their survival chances will be extinguished if they fail to beat FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme next Monday. JEF United stay mid-table ahead of their visit to Mimasaka where they take on a resurgent Okayama Yunogo Belle.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Takahashi Sachie, Hosokawa Motoyo, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Shimada Ayako (Sugasawa Yuika, 45+2 mins), Kitagawa Saki (Kawamura Mari, 74 mins), Ueno Saki (Fukasawa Risa, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Kawamura Yuri
Scorers: Sakuramoto Naoko (29 mins)

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Sato Kaede, Hatanaka Miyuka, Okuda Akiko (capt), Tsuboi Ayako, Torao Naomi, Narumiya Yui, Itami Emi, Naphat Seesraum, Maruyama Karina, Kanjana Sung-Ngoen
Subs: Hazuki Yuki (Torao Naomi, 59 mins), Asano Miki (Naphat Seesraum, 70 mins), Hirano Satoko (Narumiya Yui, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Risa, Yoshioka Haruka
Booked: Sato Kaede, Naphat Seesraum


Okayama Yunogo Belle  3 - 0  NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 1,325)

Belle showed just how much they've recovered in the latter stages of this season with an impressive three goal victory over stumbling Beleza in Tottori today. Miyama Aya was the creator of all three, and she once again showed just how much she brings to her side. Arimachi Saori scored the opener after 25 minutes, heading in a Miyama cross and with twenty minutes remaining Kado Yuka scored to extend Belle's lead. Beleza's misery was complete as Arimachi scored once again with eleven minutes remaining to take her season's total to four. Beleza have started to struggle in the latter half of the season, as the step up to playing a full season takes it toll on their younger players. They next play on Wednesday 23rd against JEF United and will need a big showing to boost their confidence. Belle also play JEF United next at home.

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Yasuda Kuniko, Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 59 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Nakano Manami, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Sakai Nozomi, Fushiki Kaho
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (25, 79 mins), Kado Yuka (70 mins)

NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Sudo Akiko, Ariyoshi Saori, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Tanaka Mina, Kiryu Nanase
Subs: Hara Natsuko (Tanaka Mina, 58 mins), Nakasato Yu (Hasegawa Yui, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Mochizuki Arisa, Doko Mayo, Takahashi Saori


Iga FC Kunoichi  2 - 4  INAC Kobe Leonessa
(Attendance: 2,332)

INAC Kobe showed just how much power they possess as they overcame a 2-0 deficit to overrun Iga by four goals to two. Iga scored two goals very quickly after one another in the early stages, Tsutsumi direct from a free kick followed by a Kobayashi Makiko headed goal. They were unable to withstand the subsequent INAC assault though, and by half-time the scores were level. On-loan defender Miyake Shiori scored her first Nadeshiko League goal in the 35th minute, with Kawasumi Nahomi following up eight minutes later. Within sixteen minutes of the restart INAC had two more goals, as they run away with the league title. Minamiyama scored their third, with Goebel-Yanez adding the fourth, her twelfth of the season as she leads the scoring charts. INAC now host Vegalta Sendai knowing that a win will be enough to win the league for a third successive season. Iga are still in with a chance of finishing second, and they next travel to Kasaoka to take on FC Kibi.

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ohashi Mio, Yamaguchi Ayako, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Kobayashi Makiko, Tsutsumi Saki, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Yoshie, HT), Sonomura Nana (Kobayashi Makiko, 61 mins), Haji Madoka (Sonomura Nana, 73 mins)
Unused subs: Ono Suzuka, Sakumoto Fumika
Scorers: Tsutsumi Saki (13 mins), Kobayashi Makiko (14 mins)

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Miyake Shiori, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Sawa Homare, Nakajima Emi, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Kyokawa Mai
Subs: Takase Megumi (Kyokawa Mai, 38 mins), Tanaka Yoko (Beverly Goebel-Yanez, 69 mins), Isokane Midori (Rebecca Moros, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Ji So Yun
Scorers: Miyake Shiori (35 mins), Kawasumi Nahomi (43 mins), Minamiyama Chiaki (50 mins), Beverly Goebel-Yanez (61 mins)


Albirex Niigata Ladies  1 - 1  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,162)

A goal at the death for Vegalta Sendai on their travels resuced a point against a Niigata side desperate for as many points as possible, as they find themselves falling towards the relegation zone. Their top player Kamionobe Megumi gave them the lead through a first half free kick before Uetsuji Yumi's extremely late goal ruined the home side's day. Niigata introduced their American loan player Tiffany McCarty in the second half and they will be hoping she can produce over the next few games to stave off relegation worries. They next play Urawa, Vegalta are away to INAC Kobe.

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Koganemaru Sachie, Takamura Chisato, Kitahara Kana, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Kodama Keiko, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Saeki Aya, Oishi Sayaka, Yamazaki Marumi
Subs: Hirai Sakina (Takamura Chisato, 56 mins), Tiffany McCarty (Oishi Sayaka, 65 mins)
Unused subs: Ichitani Tomoko, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (33 mins)

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Yamamoto Risa, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Osafune Kana, Takara Ryoko, Tahara Nozomi, Sasaki Mayu, Uetsuji Yumi, Ideue Asako, Kawashima Haruna, Yasumoto Sawako
Subs: Sameshima Aya (Ideue Asako, HT), Ono Hitomi (Kawashima Haruna, 55 mins), Nakamura Mami (Tahara Nozomi, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Takahashi Nana
Scorers: Uetsuji Yumi (90+4 mins)


Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  3 - 2  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,213)

Both sides went into this game full of determination to win, as the victors would take a significant step away from relegation worries. Urawa started with fierce attacking intensity, and it seemed that it would be only a matter of time before they would make the breakthrough. Eventually in the 14th minute Goto Michi scored, and Kibi's defence fell apart, with two more goals coming in the next five minutes, Goto scoring again with another from Kishikawa in between. Kibi had little option but to attack as much as possible themselves and to hope for the best, and having steadied themselves got back into the game with a fine goal from Sugita Ami just before half-time. In the 68th minute Noma Fumika scored her first of the season, latching on to a Takano free kick, and Urawa started to panic a little at the back. Despite their best attempts, Kibi couldn't find an equaliser and at the other end Urawa always looked dangerous. With time running out, Urawa were content to run down the clock and were elated upon the final whistle to have picked up three precious points. The Kibi players were disappointed but were still optimistic, as they head into the most important of their final games, the away trip to bottom side Takatsuki.

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Sakamoto Riho, Kohata Shiho, Dozono Ayano, Wada Naoko, Shibata Hanae, Kishikawa Natsuki, Fujita Nozomi, Kato Chika, Nakamura Mizuki, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Yasuda Yuki (Nakamura Mizuki, 73 mins), Takeyama Yuko (Shibata Hanae, 90 mins), Tomari Shiho (Kato Chika, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Otaki Ami
Scorers: Goto Michi (14, 18 mins), Kishikawa Natsuki (16 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Yoshitake Manami, Imanishi Azusa, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Takeda Arisa, Sugita Ami, Takano Saki, Shigemasa Kai, Kanbara Misaki, Noma Fumika, Nishikawa Asuka
Subs: Kamata Ran (Imanishi Azusa, 63 mins), Takatsuka Ayane (Nishikawa Asuka, 63 mins), Adachi Eriko (Kanbara Misaki, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Morimoto Kiyo, Miyake Ayumi
Scorers: Sugita Ami (40 mins), Noma Fumika (68 mins)