Quarter Final Matches, played on Sunday 29th of December:
Match 17:
Himeji Dokkyo University 1 - 3 Tokyo International University
(Attendance: 320)
Tokyo International University's tremendous run in their first competition continued today with a comprehensive victory over Himeji Dokkyo University, who themselves have had a great run to reach this stage. First year students Ikeue Nao and Shou Yuuna scored in the first half, the first goal a thumping header and the second a fine right-footed strike. Azuma Asahi scored her fifth of the tournament to seal the win, but Himeji Dokkyo did have the last say with a consolation goal in additional time from Kurogi Asako, who has secured a move to Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki from next season.
Match 18:
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 0 - 0 University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba win 6-5 on penalties
(Attendance: 100)
A game of few clear chances, especially for the Niigata side, ended scoreless and Tsukuba won on penalties, with first-half substitute Akiyama Misora scoring the final penalty after Fukasawa Miki had missed. Tsubuka move on to their second semi-final, having last reached that stage in 2010.
Match 19:
Kibi International University 1 - 0 Shobi University
(Attendance: 195)
Kibi International University were again without Nishikawa Asuka and missed her aerial presence, but did enough to overcome a stubborn Shobi University side. The only goal was scored by the determined captain, Sugita Ami, poking the ball home after a fumble from former Shonan Gakuin teammate Asari Maya in the Shobi goal. Kibi restricted Shobi to just a few chances and ultimately progress through comfortably for their third consecutive semi-final appearance.
Match 20:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences 1 - 1 Nippon Sport Science University
Osaka University of Health and Sport Science win 4-3 on penalties
(Attendance: 350)
Three-time champions Osaka University of Health and Sport Science made their way into this year's semi-finals by way of a tense penalty shoot-out over reigning champions Nippon Sport Science University. Osaka took the lead in the 33rd minute, Kusano Shiho rifling in a direct free kick. Nittaidai are made of stern stuff, and star midfielder Oguri Mao equalised seven minutes after the break. With neither side able to score another, the game went to penalties at the end of 80 minutes, with fourth year student Ishikawa Yuu knocking in the winning goal. Osaka now play Kibi on January 17th looking for their sixth visit to the final two days later.
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Friday 17th of January:
Match 21:
Tokyo International University versus University of Tsukuba
Match 22:
Kibi International University versus Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
Final Match, to be played on Sunday 19th of January:
Match 23:
Winners of Match 21 versus Winners of Match 22
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Friday, 27 December 2013
22nd All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships - Second Round
Second Round Matches, ties played on Friday 27th of December:
Match 9:
Waseda University 3 - 4 Himeji Dokkyo University
(Attendance: 197)
Last year's runners-up Waseda University had a flying start against Himeji Dokkyo University today with a headed goal from Fukuzawa Manami in the opening minute. Himeji Dokkyo equalised just seven minutes later through Okajima Eri, after Waseda goalkeeper Mita Isayo had spilled the ball. The Hyogo side then took a surprise lead from a direct free kick scored by Amishiro Anna. Mita and her defence made another error at the start of the second half, allowing Sugisawa Miho to score Himeji Dokkyo's third. Himeji Dokkyo could hardly believe it when they scored a fourth, another from Sugisawa. Waseda fought back, with two goals from Shono Kanako and Watai Shiori, but it was too late and Himeji Dokkyo held on for a sensational victory.
Match 10:
Tokyo International University 2 - 0 Shizuoka Sangyo University
(Attendance: 133)
Shizuoka Sangyo University, who finished sixth in the Challenge League with the help of some non-student players, were surprised in the 22nd minute when Aizawa Yuri, scorer of TIU's two opening goals on Wednesday, gave the newcomers the lead, and things got worse for Shizuoka Sangyo in the second half when that lead was doubled, with Aizawa again the scorer. Shizuoka Sangyo fought back well, but TIU did enough to hold them off to win a famous victory which sees them into the last eight at their first attempt.
Match 11:
Mukogawa Women's University 2 - 3 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 80)
Niigata University of Health and Welfare took a two goal lead into half-time, those goals both coming from Takahashi Miyuki. In the 48th minute NUHW extended their lead to three, with Fukasawa Miki the scorer. Mukogawa Women's University immediately replied through Yatsugi Akane, and she scored another six minutes from time to set up a dramatic finish. NUHW held on for the win though, and progress to Sunday's quarter-final.
Match 12:
University of Tsukuba 1 - 1 Kanto Gakuen University
University of Tsukuba win 3-2 on penalties
(Attendance: 50)
The University of Tsukuba had finished behind Kanto Gakuen University in both the Kanto League and the Kanto Universities' League, but took the lead in the eleventh minute with a goal from Otomo Akane. With just two minutes remaining Kanto Gakuen rescued themselves with an equaliser from Minamino Arisa. The game thus went to penalties, which the Univeristy of Tsukuba won 3-2 to progress to a quarter-final match against the Niigata University of Health and Welfare.
Match 13:
Kibi International University 4 - 0 Himeji Hinomoto College
(Attendance: 50)
In strong winds and heavy rain, Kibi International University struggled to break down Himeji Hinomoto University in the first half despite dominating play. Finally, in the 64th minute, following a scramble in the box, Kibi captain Sugita Ami calmly slotted home to give the tournament favourites the lead. Kanbara Misaki added a second five minutes later, and Sugita had another just moments later as Kibi finally showed their class. Shigemasa Kai added one for herself as the game eventually ended in a comfortable victory for Kibi.
Match 14:
Shobi University 1 - 0 Musashigaoka College
(Attendance: 120)
Saitama rivals Musashigaoka College and Shobi University played out a scoreless first half, but in the 53rd minute Shobi took the lead over last year's semi-finalists through Orita Aya. Musashigaoka had no reply, and it will be Shobi who take on Kibi International University on Sunday.
Match 15:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences 5 - 0 Hokuriku University
(Attendance: 68)
Osaka University of Health and Sport Science as expected had no trouble whatsoever against Hokuriku University, taking a four goal lead into half-time. Their scorers were Kusano Shiho, Kurahara Akane, Matsuoka Sayuri with a brace and in the second half Ishikawa Yuu added a fifth.
Match 16:
Fukuoka University 0 - 7 Nippon Sport Science University
(Attendance: 75)
Nippon Sport Science University made easy work of their game against Fukuoka University, with four first half goals from Shimada Chiaki, Uemura Shoko, Fuse Kanako and Oguri Mao. The champions scored thrice more in the second half, Uemura with her second on 46 minutes and two more for Oguri to complete her hat-trick.
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 29th of December:
Match 17:
Himeji Dokkyo University versus Tokyo International University
Match 18:
Niigata University of Health and Welfare versus University of Tsukuba
Match 19:
Kibi International University versus Shobi University
Match 20:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences versus Nippon Sport Science University
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Friday 17th of January:
Match 21:
Winners of Match 17 versus Winners of Match 18
Match 22:
Winners of Match 19 versus Winners of Match 20
Final Match, to be played on Sunday 19th of January:
Match 23:
Winners of Match 21 versus Winners of Match 22
Match 9:
Waseda University 3 - 4 Himeji Dokkyo University
(Attendance: 197)
Last year's runners-up Waseda University had a flying start against Himeji Dokkyo University today with a headed goal from Fukuzawa Manami in the opening minute. Himeji Dokkyo equalised just seven minutes later through Okajima Eri, after Waseda goalkeeper Mita Isayo had spilled the ball. The Hyogo side then took a surprise lead from a direct free kick scored by Amishiro Anna. Mita and her defence made another error at the start of the second half, allowing Sugisawa Miho to score Himeji Dokkyo's third. Himeji Dokkyo could hardly believe it when they scored a fourth, another from Sugisawa. Waseda fought back, with two goals from Shono Kanako and Watai Shiori, but it was too late and Himeji Dokkyo held on for a sensational victory.
Match 10:
Tokyo International University 2 - 0 Shizuoka Sangyo University
(Attendance: 133)
Shizuoka Sangyo University, who finished sixth in the Challenge League with the help of some non-student players, were surprised in the 22nd minute when Aizawa Yuri, scorer of TIU's two opening goals on Wednesday, gave the newcomers the lead, and things got worse for Shizuoka Sangyo in the second half when that lead was doubled, with Aizawa again the scorer. Shizuoka Sangyo fought back well, but TIU did enough to hold them off to win a famous victory which sees them into the last eight at their first attempt.
Match 11:
Mukogawa Women's University 2 - 3 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 80)
Niigata University of Health and Welfare took a two goal lead into half-time, those goals both coming from Takahashi Miyuki. In the 48th minute NUHW extended their lead to three, with Fukasawa Miki the scorer. Mukogawa Women's University immediately replied through Yatsugi Akane, and she scored another six minutes from time to set up a dramatic finish. NUHW held on for the win though, and progress to Sunday's quarter-final.
Match 12:
University of Tsukuba 1 - 1 Kanto Gakuen University
University of Tsukuba win 3-2 on penalties
(Attendance: 50)
The University of Tsukuba had finished behind Kanto Gakuen University in both the Kanto League and the Kanto Universities' League, but took the lead in the eleventh minute with a goal from Otomo Akane. With just two minutes remaining Kanto Gakuen rescued themselves with an equaliser from Minamino Arisa. The game thus went to penalties, which the Univeristy of Tsukuba won 3-2 to progress to a quarter-final match against the Niigata University of Health and Welfare.
Match 13:
Kibi International University 4 - 0 Himeji Hinomoto College
(Attendance: 50)
In strong winds and heavy rain, Kibi International University struggled to break down Himeji Hinomoto University in the first half despite dominating play. Finally, in the 64th minute, following a scramble in the box, Kibi captain Sugita Ami calmly slotted home to give the tournament favourites the lead. Kanbara Misaki added a second five minutes later, and Sugita had another just moments later as Kibi finally showed their class. Shigemasa Kai added one for herself as the game eventually ended in a comfortable victory for Kibi.
Match 14:
Shobi University 1 - 0 Musashigaoka College
(Attendance: 120)
Saitama rivals Musashigaoka College and Shobi University played out a scoreless first half, but in the 53rd minute Shobi took the lead over last year's semi-finalists through Orita Aya. Musashigaoka had no reply, and it will be Shobi who take on Kibi International University on Sunday.
Match 15:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences 5 - 0 Hokuriku University
(Attendance: 68)
Osaka University of Health and Sport Science as expected had no trouble whatsoever against Hokuriku University, taking a four goal lead into half-time. Their scorers were Kusano Shiho, Kurahara Akane, Matsuoka Sayuri with a brace and in the second half Ishikawa Yuu added a fifth.
Match 16:
Fukuoka University 0 - 7 Nippon Sport Science University
(Attendance: 75)
Nippon Sport Science University made easy work of their game against Fukuoka University, with four first half goals from Shimada Chiaki, Uemura Shoko, Fuse Kanako and Oguri Mao. The champions scored thrice more in the second half, Uemura with her second on 46 minutes and two more for Oguri to complete her hat-trick.
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 29th of December:
Match 17:
Himeji Dokkyo University versus Tokyo International University
Match 18:
Niigata University of Health and Welfare versus University of Tsukuba
Match 19:
Kibi International University versus Shobi University
Match 20:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences versus Nippon Sport Science University
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Friday 17th of January:
Match 21:
Winners of Match 17 versus Winners of Match 18
Match 22:
Winners of Match 19 versus Winners of Match 20
Final Match, to be played on Sunday 19th of January:
Match 23:
Winners of Match 21 versus Winners of Match 22
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
22nd All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships - First Round
First Round Matches, played on Wednesday 25th of December:
Match 1:
Himeji Dokkyo University 4 - 0 Sendai University
(Attendance: 200)
Sendai University were very disappointing in this match, with Himeji Dokkyo University running out very easy winners. Himeji Dokkyo were two goals up at half-time, scored by Amishiro Anna and Yoshida Saki. In the second half they pulled away convincingly, Yoshida scoring again on 52 minutes with the final goal coming from Mamyou Risako. Himeji Dokkyo next play last year's runners-up Waseda University.
Match 2:
Tokyo International University 7 - 0 Kyushu Kyoritsu University
(Attendance: 30)
In their first Inter-Collegiate Championships, Tokyo International University produced a blistering performance to sweep aside the challenge of Kyushu Kyoritsu University. TIU scored twice in the first half, captain Aizawa Yuri with both goals to settle the newcomers' nerves. In the second half Azuma Asahi scored four goals in nineteen minutes, with a seventh of the day from Teramoto Chiseko. TIU now face the considerable challenge of Shizuoka Sangyo University on Friday.
Match 3:
Tokuyama University 0 - 0 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Niigata University of Health and Welfare win 5-4 on penalties
(Attendance: 30)
For the second year in a row, Niigata University of Health and Welfare progressed through the first round on penalties, this time by five goals to four after a scoreless draw in which there were few chances to progress to the second round, where they will take on Mukogawa Women's University.
Match 4:
University of Tsukuba 3 - 1 International Pacific University Women's College
(Attendance: 200)
Yamamori Anna gave the Univeristy of Tsukuba the lead on 24 minutes, and although Niwa Mizuho equalised for IPU Women's College on forty-six minutes into the second half, Tsukuba scored twice more through captain Otomo Akane and substiute Tamakoshi Asahi to seal the victory and they now take on their local rivals Kanto Gakuen University.
Match 5:
Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science 0 - 10 Himeji Hinomoto College
(Attendance: 130)
Himeji Hinomoto College had no trouble whatsoever against the combined Yamagata University and Tohoku University of Community Service and Science side, winning with a ten goal margin. Their goals were scored by Arihara Aoba, Uozumi Arisa, Momii Mika, four from Imai Mayura, two from Chiba Sonoko and one was an own goal. Their second round game against Kibi International University will be an entirely different prospect.
Match 6:
Ehime University 0 - 3 Shobi University
(Attendance: 70)
Shobi University set up a Saitama derby against Musashigaoka College with a straightforward 3-0 win over Ehime University. Their scorers were Kobayashi Erina, Uehara Arisa and Orita Aya.
Match 7:
Hokuriku University 2 - 0 Sapporo University
(Attendance: 23)
Hokuriku University beat Sapporo University by two goals to nil, their two goals coming from Morita Manae, one in each half. They next play Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences.
Match 8:
Fukuoka University 3 - 0 Shigakkan University
(Attendance: 213)
Fukuoka University took the early lead through Kiyotsuka Mari, and in the second half Tomoda Ayaka added a second. Kiyotsuka scored a third to complete an easy win. Fukuoka next face the champions Nippon Sport Science University.
Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Friday 27th of December:
Match 9:
Himeji Dokkyo University versus Waseda University
Match 10:
Tokyo International University versus Shizuoka Sangyo University
Match 11:
Niigata University of Health and Welfare versus Mukogawa Women's University
Match 12:
University of Tsukuba versus Kanto Gakuen University
Match 13:
Himeji Hinomoto College versus Kibi International University
Match 14:
Shobi University versus Musashigaoka College
Match 15:
Hokuriku University versus Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
Match 16:
Fukuoka University versus Nippon Sport Science University
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 29th of December:
Match 17:
Winners of Match 9 versus Winners of Match 10
Match 18:
Winners of Match 11 versus Winners of Match 12
Match 19:
Winners of Match 13 versus Winners of Match 14
Match 20:
Winners of Match 15 versus Winners of Match 16
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Friday 17th of January:
Match 21:
Winners of Match 17 versus Winners of Match 18
Match 22:
Winners of Match 19 versus Winners of Match 20
Final Match, to be played on Sunday 19th of January:
Match 23:
Winners of Match 21 versus Winners of Match 22
Match 1:
Himeji Dokkyo University 4 - 0 Sendai University
(Attendance: 200)
Sendai University were very disappointing in this match, with Himeji Dokkyo University running out very easy winners. Himeji Dokkyo were two goals up at half-time, scored by Amishiro Anna and Yoshida Saki. In the second half they pulled away convincingly, Yoshida scoring again on 52 minutes with the final goal coming from Mamyou Risako. Himeji Dokkyo next play last year's runners-up Waseda University.
Match 2:
Tokyo International University 7 - 0 Kyushu Kyoritsu University
(Attendance: 30)
In their first Inter-Collegiate Championships, Tokyo International University produced a blistering performance to sweep aside the challenge of Kyushu Kyoritsu University. TIU scored twice in the first half, captain Aizawa Yuri with both goals to settle the newcomers' nerves. In the second half Azuma Asahi scored four goals in nineteen minutes, with a seventh of the day from Teramoto Chiseko. TIU now face the considerable challenge of Shizuoka Sangyo University on Friday.
Match 3:
Tokuyama University 0 - 0 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Niigata University of Health and Welfare win 5-4 on penalties
(Attendance: 30)
For the second year in a row, Niigata University of Health and Welfare progressed through the first round on penalties, this time by five goals to four after a scoreless draw in which there were few chances to progress to the second round, where they will take on Mukogawa Women's University.
Match 4:
University of Tsukuba 3 - 1 International Pacific University Women's College
(Attendance: 200)
Yamamori Anna gave the Univeristy of Tsukuba the lead on 24 minutes, and although Niwa Mizuho equalised for IPU Women's College on forty-six minutes into the second half, Tsukuba scored twice more through captain Otomo Akane and substiute Tamakoshi Asahi to seal the victory and they now take on their local rivals Kanto Gakuen University.
Match 5:
Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science 0 - 10 Himeji Hinomoto College
(Attendance: 130)
Himeji Hinomoto College had no trouble whatsoever against the combined Yamagata University and Tohoku University of Community Service and Science side, winning with a ten goal margin. Their goals were scored by Arihara Aoba, Uozumi Arisa, Momii Mika, four from Imai Mayura, two from Chiba Sonoko and one was an own goal. Their second round game against Kibi International University will be an entirely different prospect.
Match 6:
Ehime University 0 - 3 Shobi University
(Attendance: 70)
Shobi University set up a Saitama derby against Musashigaoka College with a straightforward 3-0 win over Ehime University. Their scorers were Kobayashi Erina, Uehara Arisa and Orita Aya.
Match 7:
Hokuriku University 2 - 0 Sapporo University
(Attendance: 23)
Hokuriku University beat Sapporo University by two goals to nil, their two goals coming from Morita Manae, one in each half. They next play Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences.
Match 8:
Fukuoka University 3 - 0 Shigakkan University
(Attendance: 213)
Fukuoka University took the early lead through Kiyotsuka Mari, and in the second half Tomoda Ayaka added a second. Kiyotsuka scored a third to complete an easy win. Fukuoka next face the champions Nippon Sport Science University.
Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Friday 27th of December:
Match 9:
Himeji Dokkyo University versus Waseda University
Match 10:
Tokyo International University versus Shizuoka Sangyo University
Match 11:
Niigata University of Health and Welfare versus Mukogawa Women's University
Match 12:
University of Tsukuba versus Kanto Gakuen University
Match 13:
Himeji Hinomoto College versus Kibi International University
Match 14:
Shobi University versus Musashigaoka College
Match 15:
Hokuriku University versus Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
Match 16:
Fukuoka University versus Nippon Sport Science University
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 29th of December:
Match 17:
Winners of Match 9 versus Winners of Match 10
Match 18:
Winners of Match 11 versus Winners of Match 12
Match 19:
Winners of Match 13 versus Winners of Match 14
Match 20:
Winners of Match 15 versus Winners of Match 16
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Friday 17th of January:
Match 21:
Winners of Match 17 versus Winners of Match 18
Match 22:
Winners of Match 19 versus Winners of Match 20
Final Match, to be played on Sunday 19th of January:
Match 23:
Winners of Match 21 versus Winners of Match 22
Monday, 23 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Final Match
Final Match, played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 2 - 2 Albirex Niigata Ladies
INAC Kobe Leonessa win 4-3 on penalties after extra time
(Attendance: 3,901)
INAC Kobe Leonessa today looked to win the Empress' Cup for the fourth time in succession - a feat not accomplished by any team since the great Shimizu team of the eighties won seven in a row. The champions started with Beverly Goebel-Yanez back up front, with Niigata unchanged from Saturday's semi-final win over Belle. INAC's defence has been ponderous at times this season and Niigata's hope was almost certainly that the pace of McCarty up front could cause them trouble. As early as the fourth minute this scenario played out as Kai was hesitant and was dispossessed by McCarty who had a great chance to score but seemed to get caught in two minds and in the end Kaihori leapt on the ball to snuff out the danger.
A bustling, fighting run from Saeki down the left saw her win a free kick, which Miyazaki headed over. In defence Niigata were also noticeably combative, getting in the faces of the INAC forwards and midfielders. For INAC Kobe goal-mouth action was plentiful but clear scoring chances were few, though Goebel-Yanez did force Ichitani into a save in the 24th minute as INAC started to get their passing going through the middle. They did however take too long to get forward at times, allowing Niigata to reorganise defensively. Niigata's attacking plan throughout the first half was as expected one of looking to find McCarty quickly on the break. Goebel-Yanez had another fine save well held by Ichitani in the 37th minute, with Takase's strength to hold off defenders evident again in setting up the chance.
With three minutes remaining of the first half Niigata took the lead through McCarty, who again took advantage of poor defending from INAC, Isokane the culprit on this occasion. Taking the ball, the speedy American remained composed and slid the ball past Kaihori, dancing around Kai who desperately tried to get in a tackle. McCarty is due to return to the US following this game, the final match of her loan period and her contribution to Niigata's last ten games has been considerable.
In the opening minute of the second half, McCarty again outmuscled Isokane down the right though on this occasion Kai was there to clear for a corner. Another promising break for Niigata broke down but it was evident that the underdogs were not prepared to sit on a single goal lead, the big question being whether they could find one before INAC did. Yamazaki had a good chance saved by Kaihori, with Niigata again finding ample space on the break. Yet another chance fell to McCarty from an intercepted pass but she shot weakly having switched to her favoured right foot.
Yamazaki missed another great chance to double the lead, with McCarty taking three INAC players out of the game. Her pass to the far side of the box set up Yamazaki nicely, but she shot into the side netting with Kaihori scrambling across goal. Moments later a free kick to INAC Kobe gave them the equalising goal, Kinga stretching to put away Ji's ball into the box. Twenty-five minutes remained, and Niigata were understandably deflated to have allowed the opposition back into the game.
Niigata were first to make a change, Oishi Sayaka coming in for Kodama Keiko in the 74th minute. Niigata's attacks became fewer in number as INAC began to assert considerable pressure on their defence. At the same time, from open play INAC did not create many clear chances with Goebel-Yanez not having one of her best days.
Neither side had another goal scoring opportunity before the ninety minutes were up, and the match entered a further thirty minutes of extra time.
INAC Kobe took the lead for the first time not long after the restart. Kawasumi's chasing down of Nakamura at the goal-line led to a throw for INAC Kobe and then a corner kick, with Ji finishing off in the box after Ichitani let the ball slip through her hands, with her defenders not able to deal with the ball. Having thus taken the early lead in extra-time, the champions found their confidence and continued to pressure the Niigata defence, particularly down the right.
Niigata made their second change at half-time in extra time, Hirai Sakina entering the fray in place of Saeki, who was visibly tired from her exertions. Oishi Sayaka had done relatively little since coming on, but she was given a wonderful chance to score, with McCarty giving her the ball in space having again beaten the hesitant INAC defence. Kamionobe tried her luck from distance, striking a tremendous shot against the crossbar as Niigata looked to attack in numbers with time ebbing away.
A long ball from Takamura found Hirai as the ran into the box and her pass across goal found McCarty, who again was calmness personified as she found the right-hand corner to equalise for Niigata with nine minutes remaining. McCarty had another chance to score but Kaihori was just equal to it, first blocking with her leg and then recovering to catch the now airborne ball. At the other end it was Ichitani who was heroic in deflecting away a fine shot from Ji, as the game headed inexorably towards a penalty shootout. INAC Kobe had no intention of waiting for penalties and continued to attack furiously in additional time but with their best chance from Takase well saved, it was to penalties they went.
Niigata were first to shoot, with Kamionobe expertly scoring past Kaihori. Goebel-Yanez hadn't had a good game by her standards, and her shot was superbly saved by Ichitani. McCarty also showed expertise from the spot to make it 2-0 to Niigata, though Ji made no mistake to keep the deficit down to one.
Yamazaki went next for Niigata, though her shot wasn't particularly strong and Kaihori got across to save well. Takase went next for INAC and she belted the ball into the net to make it 2-2 after three kicks each.
Saito Yuri didn't look particularly confident stepping up and though Kaihori went the wrong way, her shot hit the bottom of the left-hand post. Kinga stepped up for INAC and she made no mistake to give her side a 3-2 lead.
Niigata's final kick was taken by Oishi Sayaka, and she was very calm in sidefooting the ball home. The final kick for INAC Kobe to win the competition was taken by captain Kawasumi Nahomi, and she scored to give her side a fourth successive Cup win, their second following a penalty shootout. Niigata's players were understandably distraught having come so close to their first major trophy, and this defeat will hurt for quite some time.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi, Beverly Goebel-Yanez
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Tanaka Yoko, Kyokawa Mai
Scorers: Kinga Yukari (65 mins), Ji So Yun (93 mins)
Booked: Watanabe Ayaka
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Oishi Sayaka (Kodama Keiko, 74 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, HT in ET)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Yamamoto Arina, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Tiffany McCarty (42, 111 mins)
Match 35:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 2 - 2 Albirex Niigata Ladies
INAC Kobe Leonessa win 4-3 on penalties after extra time
(Attendance: 3,901)
INAC Kobe Leonessa today looked to win the Empress' Cup for the fourth time in succession - a feat not accomplished by any team since the great Shimizu team of the eighties won seven in a row. The champions started with Beverly Goebel-Yanez back up front, with Niigata unchanged from Saturday's semi-final win over Belle. INAC's defence has been ponderous at times this season and Niigata's hope was almost certainly that the pace of McCarty up front could cause them trouble. As early as the fourth minute this scenario played out as Kai was hesitant and was dispossessed by McCarty who had a great chance to score but seemed to get caught in two minds and in the end Kaihori leapt on the ball to snuff out the danger.
A bustling, fighting run from Saeki down the left saw her win a free kick, which Miyazaki headed over. In defence Niigata were also noticeably combative, getting in the faces of the INAC forwards and midfielders. For INAC Kobe goal-mouth action was plentiful but clear scoring chances were few, though Goebel-Yanez did force Ichitani into a save in the 24th minute as INAC started to get their passing going through the middle. They did however take too long to get forward at times, allowing Niigata to reorganise defensively. Niigata's attacking plan throughout the first half was as expected one of looking to find McCarty quickly on the break. Goebel-Yanez had another fine save well held by Ichitani in the 37th minute, with Takase's strength to hold off defenders evident again in setting up the chance.
With three minutes remaining of the first half Niigata took the lead through McCarty, who again took advantage of poor defending from INAC, Isokane the culprit on this occasion. Taking the ball, the speedy American remained composed and slid the ball past Kaihori, dancing around Kai who desperately tried to get in a tackle. McCarty is due to return to the US following this game, the final match of her loan period and her contribution to Niigata's last ten games has been considerable.
In the opening minute of the second half, McCarty again outmuscled Isokane down the right though on this occasion Kai was there to clear for a corner. Another promising break for Niigata broke down but it was evident that the underdogs were not prepared to sit on a single goal lead, the big question being whether they could find one before INAC did. Yamazaki had a good chance saved by Kaihori, with Niigata again finding ample space on the break. Yet another chance fell to McCarty from an intercepted pass but she shot weakly having switched to her favoured right foot.
Yamazaki missed another great chance to double the lead, with McCarty taking three INAC players out of the game. Her pass to the far side of the box set up Yamazaki nicely, but she shot into the side netting with Kaihori scrambling across goal. Moments later a free kick to INAC Kobe gave them the equalising goal, Kinga stretching to put away Ji's ball into the box. Twenty-five minutes remained, and Niigata were understandably deflated to have allowed the opposition back into the game.
Niigata were first to make a change, Oishi Sayaka coming in for Kodama Keiko in the 74th minute. Niigata's attacks became fewer in number as INAC began to assert considerable pressure on their defence. At the same time, from open play INAC did not create many clear chances with Goebel-Yanez not having one of her best days.
Neither side had another goal scoring opportunity before the ninety minutes were up, and the match entered a further thirty minutes of extra time.
INAC Kobe took the lead for the first time not long after the restart. Kawasumi's chasing down of Nakamura at the goal-line led to a throw for INAC Kobe and then a corner kick, with Ji finishing off in the box after Ichitani let the ball slip through her hands, with her defenders not able to deal with the ball. Having thus taken the early lead in extra-time, the champions found their confidence and continued to pressure the Niigata defence, particularly down the right.
Niigata made their second change at half-time in extra time, Hirai Sakina entering the fray in place of Saeki, who was visibly tired from her exertions. Oishi Sayaka had done relatively little since coming on, but she was given a wonderful chance to score, with McCarty giving her the ball in space having again beaten the hesitant INAC defence. Kamionobe tried her luck from distance, striking a tremendous shot against the crossbar as Niigata looked to attack in numbers with time ebbing away.
A long ball from Takamura found Hirai as the ran into the box and her pass across goal found McCarty, who again was calmness personified as she found the right-hand corner to equalise for Niigata with nine minutes remaining. McCarty had another chance to score but Kaihori was just equal to it, first blocking with her leg and then recovering to catch the now airborne ball. At the other end it was Ichitani who was heroic in deflecting away a fine shot from Ji, as the game headed inexorably towards a penalty shootout. INAC Kobe had no intention of waiting for penalties and continued to attack furiously in additional time but with their best chance from Takase well saved, it was to penalties they went.
Niigata were first to shoot, with Kamionobe expertly scoring past Kaihori. Goebel-Yanez hadn't had a good game by her standards, and her shot was superbly saved by Ichitani. McCarty also showed expertise from the spot to make it 2-0 to Niigata, though Ji made no mistake to keep the deficit down to one.
Yamazaki went next for Niigata, though her shot wasn't particularly strong and Kaihori got across to save well. Takase went next for INAC and she belted the ball into the net to make it 2-2 after three kicks each.
Saito Yuri didn't look particularly confident stepping up and though Kaihori went the wrong way, her shot hit the bottom of the left-hand post. Kinga stepped up for INAC and she made no mistake to give her side a 3-2 lead.
Niigata's final kick was taken by Oishi Sayaka, and she was very calm in sidefooting the ball home. The final kick for INAC Kobe to win the competition was taken by captain Kawasumi Nahomi, and she scored to give her side a fourth successive Cup win, their second following a penalty shootout. Niigata's players were understandably distraught having come so close to their first major trophy, and this defeat will hurt for quite some time.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi, Beverly Goebel-Yanez
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Tanaka Yoko, Kyokawa Mai
Scorers: Kinga Yukari (65 mins), Ji So Yun (93 mins)
Booked: Watanabe Ayaka
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Oishi Sayaka (Kodama Keiko, 74 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, HT in ET)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Yamamoto Arina, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Tiffany McCarty (42, 111 mins)
Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (December 23rd)
Kanto U-18 Princess League
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Y | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 9 | 82 | 30 |
| 2 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 9 | 60 | 30 |
| 3 | NTV Menina | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 46 | 13 | 33 | 19 |
| 4 | Sfida Setagaya FC Youths | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
| 5 | Yokosuka Seagulls U-18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 8 | 20 | 14 |
| 6 | AS Elfen Sayama Mari | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 26 | 14 | 13 |
| 7 | Tochigi SC Ladies | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 26 | -6 | 12 |
| 8 | OSA Rhea FC | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Tsukuba FC Ladies U-18 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 77 | -68 | 6 |
| 10 | Kashima-LSC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 26 | -23 | 4 |
| 11 | AAC White Star | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 76 | -63 | 3 |
| 12 | INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 86 | -73 | 3 |
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth have won the Kanto U-18 Princess League for 2013
August 11th:
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18 10 - 0 AAC White Star
October 27th:
Yokosuka Seagulls U-18 12 - 0 INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-18
December 1st:
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth 10 - 0 Tochigi SC Ladies
December 14th:
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18 2 - 0 OSA Rhea FC
AAC White Star 4 - 3 Tsukuba FC Ladies U-18
Sfida Setagaya FC Youths 6 - 0 Tochigi SC Ladies
December 15th:
Yokosuka Seagulls U-18 3 - 3 AS Elfen Sayama Mari
Kashima-LSC 2 - 0 INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-18
December 21st:
NTV Menina 11 - 0 Tsukuba FC Ladies U-18
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18 6 - 1 AS Elfen Sayama Mari
Tochigi SC Ladies 4 - 0 INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-18
December 22nd:
AS Elfen Sayama Mari 4 - 2 Tochigi SC Ladies
AAC White Star 1 - 4 Sfida Setagaya FC Youths
Hokushin'etsu Pre-League
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Hokuriku University | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 15 |
| 2 | Niigata University of H. and W. | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 30 | 12 |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Schloß Matsumoto | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| 5 | Shinshu University | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 3 |
| 6 | Granscena Niigata FC Ladies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 13 | -12 | 0 |
| 7 | Toyama Ladies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 38 | -36 | 0 |
April 14th/15th:
FC Schloß Matsumoto 0 - 2 Hokuriku University
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 16 - 0 Toyama Ladies
Shinshu University 2 - 0 Granscena Niigata FC Ladies
April 21st:
Hokuriku University 4 - 1 Toyama Ladies
May 12th:
Hokuriku University 4 - 3 Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18
May 19th:
FC Schloß Matsumoto 0 - 3 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 3 - 0 Shinshu University
Hokuriku University 6 - 1 Granscena Niigata FC Ladies
Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18 9 - 0 Toyama Ladies
May 26th/27th:
FC Schloß Matsumoto 4 - 0 Shinshu University
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 9 - 0 Hokuriku University
Granscena Niigata FC Ladies 0 - 5 Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18
July 13th:
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 2 - 3 Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18
September 21st/22nd/23rd:
FC Schloß Matsumoto 2 - 2 Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18
FC Schloß Matsumoto 9 - 1 Toyama Ladies
Hokuriku University 4 - 2 Shinshu University
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Chugoku League Promotion Play-offs
Following the promotion of Ange Violet Hiroshima to the Challenge League, three teams competed for the right to take their place. The winners would be promoted automatically, with the second placed team taking on FC Brancass Kurashiki, who finished bottom of the Chugoku League in 2013, for the right to compete in 2014.
November 16th:
Iwakuni Angels 0 - 6 Hiroshima University
November 17th:
Hiroshima University 2 - 0 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
Iwakuni Angels 0 - 1 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
Hiroshima University are promoted to the Chugoku League
Having finished second, Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC next played FC Brancass Kurashiki. The winner would compete in the Chugoku League.
December 22nd:
FC Brancass Kurashiki 1 - 1 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
FC Brancass Kurashiki retain their place in the Chugoku League for 2014
November 16th:
Iwakuni Angels 0 - 6 Hiroshima University
November 17th:
Hiroshima University 2 - 0 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
Iwakuni Angels 0 - 1 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
Hiroshima University are promoted to the Chugoku League
Having finished second, Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC next played FC Brancass Kurashiki. The winner would compete in the Chugoku League.
December 22nd:
FC Brancass Kurashiki 1 - 1 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
FC Brancass Kurashiki retain their place in the Chugoku League for 2014
Saturday, 21 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Semi-Final Matches
Semi-Final Matches, played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 3 - 2 Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 2,585)
Both sides have won this competition on three occasions, though with INAC Kobe Leonessa's three wins coming in the last three years, it was they who were heavy favourites to win today. For the champions Nakajima had an early chance and Kuno in the Iga goal was somewhat fortunate not to give away a penalty having appeared to have tripped her. Nakade was Iga's main target up front as usual and she looked to shoot whenever the opportunity arose. INAC continued to find space down the wings as the Iga defenders struggled initially with the number of players INAC brought forward, though they did eventually become more comfortable and organised, limiting INAC's chances in the first half. Iga's attacking opportunities were limited and at times they seemed to lack belief in their abilities. Beverly Goebel-Yanez, injured for the Ehime game and kept out of the Kibi match last week, made her entry to the game in the 43rd minute, replacing Tanaka Yoko.
Iga's best chance of the game came three minutes into the second half. After sustained pressure they won a free kick just outside the area, which Tsutsumi struck against the crossbar. Indeed, Iga had far more attacking play in the first ten minutes in the second half than they had in the whole of the first half. They were eventually rewarded for their hard work in the 58th minute with a goal from Nakade Hikari, putting the ball away expertly after a fine penetrating run from Matsunaga; Nakade was immediately replaced by Noichi Aya. INAC looked to respond immediately with Sawa heading well - Kuno in the Iga goal was equal to it. The champions continued to press hard, and in the 68th minute found the equaliser, Takase powering her way past Michikura to score. This prompted Iga to make another change, with Matsunaga being replaced by Haji. The game turned entirely with the lead goal for INAC on 72 minutes, when a through pass from Ji finished off with aplomb by Goebel-Yanez.
Iga continued to fight, with Haji bringing a fine save out of Kaihori with fifteen minutes remaining, with Takase replying at the other end with a fine shot of her own. Iga made one final change, Sakaguchi coming in for Matsunaga with nine minutes remaining. Some fine build-up play from Iga went unrewarded as Miyasako blasted over. However, moments later an astonishing mistake from Kaihori Ayumi gave Iga an equaliser, as her attempted clearance was miskicked straight to Sakaguchi who calmly passed the ball across the goal for Kobayashi to score. Having done so much to get back into the game, Iga then let it slip again, as Ji scored INAC's third with two minutes remaining. Takase on the left found Goebel-Yanez in the box, and with goalkeeper Kuno coming out to attempt to take the ball, Goebel-Yanez's pass back to Ji saw her take the straightforward chance presented to her. INAC were able to maintain pressure on the Iga goal for the remaining minutes, starving their opponents of possession.
Thus INAC Kobe Leonessa progress to their fourth consecutive final, a repeat of the 2011 final against Albirex Niigata Ladies, a final they will again be expected to win comfortably.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (Tanaka Yoko, 43 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kyokawa Mai
Scorers: Takase Megumi (68 mins), Beverly Goebel-Yanez (72 mins), Ji So Yun (88 mins)
Booked: Ji So Yun
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Nakade Hikari, 59 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 71 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Matsunaga Tomoe, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Nakade Hikari (58 mins), Kobayashi Makiko (86 mins)
Booked: Nasu Maiko, Ono Suzuka
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 0 - 1 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 1,769)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were dominant in the early stages of this semi-final, and an early rasping shot from Yokoyama rebounded off the crossbar, a chance which came as a result of indecision in defence from Takamura. As in their victory over Beleza, Niigata looked to the speed and skill of Yamazaki and McCarty up front, and the former had a good chance from an overhead kick, though she was offside and Fukumoto made a good save in any case. Another defensive mistake at the other end almost allowed Nakano to score as Belle piled on the pressure, but she skewed her shot wide. Niigata had another good chance to score, Kamionobe blasting over after Saeki had done very well to break through two defenders, and the feeling was that Niigata would have to make the most of the few chances they were getting. McCarty had two good chances in quick succession, the second a header which flashed across the Belle goal.
Neither side made a change at half-time, with Belle again coming out strong to start the half. A tremendous shot by Nakano was met with an equally fine save which pushed the ball onto the bar and away to safety. For the next ten minutes there were few clear chances and somewhat against the run of pla Niigata took the lead, and again their heroine was Kamionobe Megumi. McCarty held the ball up well and played it off to Kamionobe, who having had her initial left-footed shot blocked, then struck with her unfavoured right. With Fukumoto not getting enough of her glove on the ball, it found its way into the top right-hand corner of the net to give Niigata a surprise lead in the 61st minute. Yamazaki had a glorious chance just minutes later but Fukumoto excelled herself in getting across to block, as Niigata continued to attack, not content to sit on a single goal lead. At the other end Belle attacked furiously, with Ichitani in the Niigata goal tested repeatedly. Belle's players found themselves offside on a number of occasions and their tactics were somewhat predictable for the Niigata defenders, with corner kicks repeatedly aimed at Miyazaki dealt with easily.
McCarty made way for Oishi Sayaka, with Saeki Aya replaced by Hirai Sakina as the front players tired. Belle brought on Nakagawa for Yokoyama as they desperately sought an equaliser. Just entering additional time another superb save from Ichitani denied Yamaguchi Mami, who had just come on moments earlier, to win the game for Niigata, who have now beaten both Beleza and Belle in the same season for the first time ever. They move on to their second Cup final in three years on Monday afternoon.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 82 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko, Mizushima Kumi
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Oishi Sayaka (Tiffany McCarty, 78 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 84 mins), Yamamoto Arina (Kodama Keiko, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (61 mins)
Booked: Saeki Aya
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 3 - 2 Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 2,585)
Both sides have won this competition on three occasions, though with INAC Kobe Leonessa's three wins coming in the last three years, it was they who were heavy favourites to win today. For the champions Nakajima had an early chance and Kuno in the Iga goal was somewhat fortunate not to give away a penalty having appeared to have tripped her. Nakade was Iga's main target up front as usual and she looked to shoot whenever the opportunity arose. INAC continued to find space down the wings as the Iga defenders struggled initially with the number of players INAC brought forward, though they did eventually become more comfortable and organised, limiting INAC's chances in the first half. Iga's attacking opportunities were limited and at times they seemed to lack belief in their abilities. Beverly Goebel-Yanez, injured for the Ehime game and kept out of the Kibi match last week, made her entry to the game in the 43rd minute, replacing Tanaka Yoko.
Iga's best chance of the game came three minutes into the second half. After sustained pressure they won a free kick just outside the area, which Tsutsumi struck against the crossbar. Indeed, Iga had far more attacking play in the first ten minutes in the second half than they had in the whole of the first half. They were eventually rewarded for their hard work in the 58th minute with a goal from Nakade Hikari, putting the ball away expertly after a fine penetrating run from Matsunaga; Nakade was immediately replaced by Noichi Aya. INAC looked to respond immediately with Sawa heading well - Kuno in the Iga goal was equal to it. The champions continued to press hard, and in the 68th minute found the equaliser, Takase powering her way past Michikura to score. This prompted Iga to make another change, with Matsunaga being replaced by Haji. The game turned entirely with the lead goal for INAC on 72 minutes, when a through pass from Ji finished off with aplomb by Goebel-Yanez.
Iga continued to fight, with Haji bringing a fine save out of Kaihori with fifteen minutes remaining, with Takase replying at the other end with a fine shot of her own. Iga made one final change, Sakaguchi coming in for Matsunaga with nine minutes remaining. Some fine build-up play from Iga went unrewarded as Miyasako blasted over. However, moments later an astonishing mistake from Kaihori Ayumi gave Iga an equaliser, as her attempted clearance was miskicked straight to Sakaguchi who calmly passed the ball across the goal for Kobayashi to score. Having done so much to get back into the game, Iga then let it slip again, as Ji scored INAC's third with two minutes remaining. Takase on the left found Goebel-Yanez in the box, and with goalkeeper Kuno coming out to attempt to take the ball, Goebel-Yanez's pass back to Ji saw her take the straightforward chance presented to her. INAC were able to maintain pressure on the Iga goal for the remaining minutes, starving their opponents of possession.
Thus INAC Kobe Leonessa progress to their fourth consecutive final, a repeat of the 2011 final against Albirex Niigata Ladies, a final they will again be expected to win comfortably.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (Tanaka Yoko, 43 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kyokawa Mai
Scorers: Takase Megumi (68 mins), Beverly Goebel-Yanez (72 mins), Ji So Yun (88 mins)
Booked: Ji So Yun
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Nakade Hikari, 59 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 71 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Matsunaga Tomoe, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Nakade Hikari (58 mins), Kobayashi Makiko (86 mins)
Booked: Nasu Maiko, Ono Suzuka
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 0 - 1 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 1,769)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were dominant in the early stages of this semi-final, and an early rasping shot from Yokoyama rebounded off the crossbar, a chance which came as a result of indecision in defence from Takamura. As in their victory over Beleza, Niigata looked to the speed and skill of Yamazaki and McCarty up front, and the former had a good chance from an overhead kick, though she was offside and Fukumoto made a good save in any case. Another defensive mistake at the other end almost allowed Nakano to score as Belle piled on the pressure, but she skewed her shot wide. Niigata had another good chance to score, Kamionobe blasting over after Saeki had done very well to break through two defenders, and the feeling was that Niigata would have to make the most of the few chances they were getting. McCarty had two good chances in quick succession, the second a header which flashed across the Belle goal.
Neither side made a change at half-time, with Belle again coming out strong to start the half. A tremendous shot by Nakano was met with an equally fine save which pushed the ball onto the bar and away to safety. For the next ten minutes there were few clear chances and somewhat against the run of pla Niigata took the lead, and again their heroine was Kamionobe Megumi. McCarty held the ball up well and played it off to Kamionobe, who having had her initial left-footed shot blocked, then struck with her unfavoured right. With Fukumoto not getting enough of her glove on the ball, it found its way into the top right-hand corner of the net to give Niigata a surprise lead in the 61st minute. Yamazaki had a glorious chance just minutes later but Fukumoto excelled herself in getting across to block, as Niigata continued to attack, not content to sit on a single goal lead. At the other end Belle attacked furiously, with Ichitani in the Niigata goal tested repeatedly. Belle's players found themselves offside on a number of occasions and their tactics were somewhat predictable for the Niigata defenders, with corner kicks repeatedly aimed at Miyazaki dealt with easily.
McCarty made way for Oishi Sayaka, with Saeki Aya replaced by Hirai Sakina as the front players tired. Belle brought on Nakagawa for Yokoyama as they desperately sought an equaliser. Just entering additional time another superb save from Ichitani denied Yamaguchi Mami, who had just come on moments earlier, to win the game for Niigata, who have now beaten both Beleza and Belle in the same season for the first time ever. They move on to their second Cup final in three years on Monday afternoon.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 82 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko, Mizushima Kumi
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Oishi Sayaka (Tiffany McCarty, 78 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 84 mins), Yamamoto Arina (Kodama Keiko, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (61 mins)
Booked: Saeki Aya
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Monday, 16 December 2013
Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (December 15th)
Tokai League Division One
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Fujieda Junshin High School | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 23 | 24 |
| 2 | Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S. | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 24 | 22 |
| 3 | Nagoya FC Ladies | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Iwata Higashi High School | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 |
| 5 | FC Gifu Belta | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 33 | -27 | 4 |
| 6 | Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 28 | -28 | 1 |
December 15th:
Fujieda Junshin High School 1 - 0 Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite
Nagoya FC Ladies 0 - 2 Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School
Tokai League Division Two
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Diff | Points | ||
| 1 | Aichi Toho University | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 10 | 24 | 24 |
| 2 | Tokoha Gakuen Junior H.S. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 34 | 18 |
| 3 | Kariya FC Project Sonia | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 |
| 4 | Toyota Ladies F.C. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 12 |
| 5 | Juven F.C. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 29 | -21 | 9 |
| 6 | Kanbara Club Megere | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 30 | -26 | 0 |
December 8th:
Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School 6 - 0 Kariya FC Project Sonia
Kanbara Club Megere 0 - 5 Aichi Toho University
December 15th:
Kariya FC Project Sonia 0 - 1 Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School
Kansai League Division Three
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Athletic Sports Harima Albion | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 54 | 27 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 21 |
| 3 | Renaiss Health & Medical College | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 20 |
| 4 | Kainan FC Ladies Shout | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| 5 | INAC Kobe Leonessa U-15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 16 |
| 6 | FC Albero Kobe | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 33 | -9 | 9 |
| 7 | Smile Selecao | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 7 |
| 8 | Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 30 | -15 | 7 |
| 9 | FC Osaka CRAVO | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 38 | -32 | 4 |
| 10 | Porto Kobe FC | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 26 | -19 | 3 |
December 7th:
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U-18 2 - 2 FC Osaka CRAVO
December 8th:
Athletic Sports Harima Albion 8 - 0 FC Osaka CRAVO
Sunday, 15 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Quarter-Final Matches
Quarter-Final Matches, played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 7 - 0 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,746)
INAC Kobe Leonessa eased into the semi-finals with a straightforward win over FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in Kobe today. INAC were 1-0 up at half-time, Ji So Yun scoring after 34 minutes. In the second half INAC ran away with the tie, with goals from Kawasumi, Tanaka Yoko, Isokane Midori, two from Takase and another from the penalty spot by Ji. INAC's quest for a fourth successive Cup triumph continues next weekend against Iga, who have also won the Cup on three occasions. Kibi's students will now focus on the Inter-Collegiate Championships which begin at the end of the month.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Minamiyama Chiaki (Sawa Homare, 61 mins), Kyokawa Mai (Tanaka Yoko, 76 mins), Rebecca Moros (Watanabe Ayaka, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Michigami Ayaka
Scorers: Ji So Yun (34, 77 mins, pen), Kawasumi Nahomi (51 mins), Tanaka Yoko (58 mins), Isokane Midori (73 mins), Takase Megumi (80, 88 mins)
Booked: Isokane Midori
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Morimoto Kiyo, Kamata Ran, Takeda Arisa, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Takano Saki, Shigemasa Kai, Sugita Ami, Yoshitake Manami, Nishikawa Asuka, Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin
Subs: Adachi Eriko (Kurakazu Shiho, 59 mins), Miyake Ayumi (Yoshitake Manami, 80 mins), Noma Fumika (Hamamoto Marin, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Tanaka Shiho
Booked: Takeda Arisa
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi 2 - 1 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,666)
Vegalta Sendai were very disappointing in losing to Iga, a team they beat quite comfortably in their first home game in the Nadeshiko League season. In the first half there was very little in the way of goalmouth action, though Kawashima Haruna made some incisive runs for Sendai. At the other end Iga created some chances but none of particular note.
The second half was a more entertaining fare, with Iga taking the lead on 65 minutes. A free kick outside the area was played towards the far post by Tsutsumi and Ono Suzuka was left all alone, volleying in for her first goal of the season. Vegalta Sendai responded almost immediately through Inoue Ayaka, who had replaced Kawashima at half-time. Her mazy dribble through the Iga defence and cool finish were the highlight of the match for the home fans, but Sendai were unable to push on to find a second goal.
With five minutes remaining Iga restored their deserved lead, and again it was a set-piece which undid Sendai. A free kick just inside from the corner flag was hoisted towards the far post. With Sendai unable to clear, Sato Ai found Nasu Maiko who managed to steer the ball through the massed defence to send the travelling fans into delirium. With so little time left Sendai were unable to find an equaliser, Iga managing to use up the remaining minutes down near the Sendai end.
Iga move on to face the considerable task of overcoming INAC Kobe in semi-final next Saturday, as they look for a return to the final for the first time since 2001, when they last won the competition.
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Nasu Maiko (capt), Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Tomoe, 61 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 77 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Tsutsumi Saki, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Ono Suzuka (65 mins), Nasu Maiko (85 mins)
Booked: Ono Suzuka
Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Osafune Kana, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Yamamoto Risa, Sameshima Aya, Tahara Nozomi, Uetsuji Yumi, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Yasumoto Sawako, Kawashima Haruna
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Kawashima Haruna, HT), Sakai Yuki (Tahara Nozomi, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Nakamura Mami, Sasaki Mayu
Scorers: Inoue Ayaka (68 mins)
Booked: Kawashima Haruna, Tahara Nozomi
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 2 - 0 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 1,276)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were disappointed to be knocked out at this stage last season, and were determined to do better this year against last year's runners-up. Belle's top scorer this season Arimachi Saori scored the opening goal on 22 minutes, after Yamane Erina in the JEF United goal came for the ball but collided with her own player. Just after the restart Nakano Manami added the second, and that was enough to see the Okayama side through to a semi-final match against Albrirex Niigata Ladies.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Mizushima Kumi (Tsuhako Yumiko, 73 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 81 mins), Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (22 mins), Nakano Manami (46 mins)
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Ueno Saki, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Takahashi Sachie, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Hanagiri Naomi (Ikadai Risa, 55 mins), Hosokawa Motoyo (Hosaka Nodoka, 81 mins), Ogawa Shiho (Yanai Rina, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Shimada Ayako
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 1 - 0 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 629)
Beleza were fully expected to overcome Niigata today to progress to yet another Cup semi-final but were undone by the pace and determination of Niigata's play. Throughout the game much of Beleza's play was lackadaisical, with most of the bright play coming from their youngest players. Niigata had made the better start before Beleza came back into the game more towards half-time, but there were few good chances for either side.
At half-time Tanaka Mina was brought on for the ineffective Takahashi Saori, and Tanaka presented far more threat to the Niigata defence. The game exploded into life on the hour mark when the speedy Tiffany McCarty ran clear of her marker following a good through-ball and was taken down by Beleza goalkeeper Soyama Kanako just outside the area. The referee had no choice but to send her off, as McCarty was about to round her to score. Mochizuki Arisa, who hitherto this season had only played seventeen minutes, was brought in to goal, with Sumida Rin making way. Niigata set up the free kick well, with two players in the wall diving out of the way of Kamionobe's left-footed strike, and with Mochizuki seeing the ball late, she was unable to get down in time to save it.
A goal and a player up, Niigata began to play far better than they had done in the first hour. For Beleza Momiki, Hasegawa and Tanaka were always dangerous, and a marvellous tackle on Tanaka by Nakamura when a goal seemed certain in additional time meant it would not be Beleza's day. Niigata were ecstatic at the final whistle, and the 2011 runners-up next face Okayama Yunogo Belle on Saturday.
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Yamamoto Arina (Obara Yuria, 90 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 81 mins), Oishi Sayaka (Kodama Keiko, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (63 mins)
NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Sudo Akiko, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Takahashi Saori
Subs: Tanaka Mina (Takahashi Saori, HT), Mochizuki Arisa (Sumida Rin, 60 mins), Nakasato Yu (Hasegawa Yui, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Doko Mayo, Yamada Shoko
Sent Off: Soyama Kanako
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Iga FC Kunoichi
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 7 - 0 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,746)
INAC Kobe Leonessa eased into the semi-finals with a straightforward win over FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in Kobe today. INAC were 1-0 up at half-time, Ji So Yun scoring after 34 minutes. In the second half INAC ran away with the tie, with goals from Kawasumi, Tanaka Yoko, Isokane Midori, two from Takase and another from the penalty spot by Ji. INAC's quest for a fourth successive Cup triumph continues next weekend against Iga, who have also won the Cup on three occasions. Kibi's students will now focus on the Inter-Collegiate Championships which begin at the end of the month.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Minamiyama Chiaki (Sawa Homare, 61 mins), Kyokawa Mai (Tanaka Yoko, 76 mins), Rebecca Moros (Watanabe Ayaka, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Michigami Ayaka
Scorers: Ji So Yun (34, 77 mins, pen), Kawasumi Nahomi (51 mins), Tanaka Yoko (58 mins), Isokane Midori (73 mins), Takase Megumi (80, 88 mins)
Booked: Isokane Midori
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Morimoto Kiyo, Kamata Ran, Takeda Arisa, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Takano Saki, Shigemasa Kai, Sugita Ami, Yoshitake Manami, Nishikawa Asuka, Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin
Subs: Adachi Eriko (Kurakazu Shiho, 59 mins), Miyake Ayumi (Yoshitake Manami, 80 mins), Noma Fumika (Hamamoto Marin, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Tanaka Shiho
Booked: Takeda Arisa
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi 2 - 1 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,666)
Vegalta Sendai were very disappointing in losing to Iga, a team they beat quite comfortably in their first home game in the Nadeshiko League season. In the first half there was very little in the way of goalmouth action, though Kawashima Haruna made some incisive runs for Sendai. At the other end Iga created some chances but none of particular note.
The second half was a more entertaining fare, with Iga taking the lead on 65 minutes. A free kick outside the area was played towards the far post by Tsutsumi and Ono Suzuka was left all alone, volleying in for her first goal of the season. Vegalta Sendai responded almost immediately through Inoue Ayaka, who had replaced Kawashima at half-time. Her mazy dribble through the Iga defence and cool finish were the highlight of the match for the home fans, but Sendai were unable to push on to find a second goal.
With five minutes remaining Iga restored their deserved lead, and again it was a set-piece which undid Sendai. A free kick just inside from the corner flag was hoisted towards the far post. With Sendai unable to clear, Sato Ai found Nasu Maiko who managed to steer the ball through the massed defence to send the travelling fans into delirium. With so little time left Sendai were unable to find an equaliser, Iga managing to use up the remaining minutes down near the Sendai end.
Iga move on to face the considerable task of overcoming INAC Kobe in semi-final next Saturday, as they look for a return to the final for the first time since 2001, when they last won the competition.
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| Osafune Kana gets in a header on goal, one of the few clear chances Vegalta had in the game |
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| Shimokozuru Aya heads away a cross, with Nakade Hikari lurking |
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| Vegalta were punished from free kicks. From this chance, the ball was played in... |
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| where Ono Suzuka could barely miss, giving Iga the lead in the 65th minute |
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| Minutes later, Inoue Ayaka scores a fine goal after a wonderful slalom run through the Iga defence |
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| With just five minutes remaining, Nasu Maiko (#6) scores the winning goal, the ball squirming over the line through a mass of players |
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Nasu Maiko (capt), Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Tomoe, 61 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 77 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Tsutsumi Saki, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Ono Suzuka (65 mins), Nasu Maiko (85 mins)
Booked: Ono Suzuka
Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Osafune Kana, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Yamamoto Risa, Sameshima Aya, Tahara Nozomi, Uetsuji Yumi, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Yasumoto Sawako, Kawashima Haruna
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Kawashima Haruna, HT), Sakai Yuki (Tahara Nozomi, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Nakamura Mami, Sasaki Mayu
Scorers: Inoue Ayaka (68 mins)
Booked: Kawashima Haruna, Tahara Nozomi
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 2 - 0 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 1,276)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were disappointed to be knocked out at this stage last season, and were determined to do better this year against last year's runners-up. Belle's top scorer this season Arimachi Saori scored the opening goal on 22 minutes, after Yamane Erina in the JEF United goal came for the ball but collided with her own player. Just after the restart Nakano Manami added the second, and that was enough to see the Okayama side through to a semi-final match against Albrirex Niigata Ladies.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Mizushima Kumi (Tsuhako Yumiko, 73 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 81 mins), Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (22 mins), Nakano Manami (46 mins)
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Ueno Saki, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Takahashi Sachie, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Hanagiri Naomi (Ikadai Risa, 55 mins), Hosokawa Motoyo (Hosaka Nodoka, 81 mins), Ogawa Shiho (Yanai Rina, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Shimada Ayako
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 1 - 0 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 629)
Beleza were fully expected to overcome Niigata today to progress to yet another Cup semi-final but were undone by the pace and determination of Niigata's play. Throughout the game much of Beleza's play was lackadaisical, with most of the bright play coming from their youngest players. Niigata had made the better start before Beleza came back into the game more towards half-time, but there were few good chances for either side.
At half-time Tanaka Mina was brought on for the ineffective Takahashi Saori, and Tanaka presented far more threat to the Niigata defence. The game exploded into life on the hour mark when the speedy Tiffany McCarty ran clear of her marker following a good through-ball and was taken down by Beleza goalkeeper Soyama Kanako just outside the area. The referee had no choice but to send her off, as McCarty was about to round her to score. Mochizuki Arisa, who hitherto this season had only played seventeen minutes, was brought in to goal, with Sumida Rin making way. Niigata set up the free kick well, with two players in the wall diving out of the way of Kamionobe's left-footed strike, and with Mochizuki seeing the ball late, she was unable to get down in time to save it.
A goal and a player up, Niigata began to play far better than they had done in the first hour. For Beleza Momiki, Hasegawa and Tanaka were always dangerous, and a marvellous tackle on Tanaka by Nakamura when a goal seemed certain in additional time meant it would not be Beleza's day. Niigata were ecstatic at the final whistle, and the 2011 runners-up next face Okayama Yunogo Belle on Saturday.
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| Ichitani was commanding in goal for Niigata throughout the ninety minutes |
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| Hasegawa Yui was lively and determined on Beleza's right |
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| Tanaka Mina came on for Beleza at half-time and immediately became their biggest threat |
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| Yamazaki Marumi combined well with Tiffany McCarty in attack |
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| Hasegawa again shoots well, bringing a fine save out of Ichitani |
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| Soyama is crestfallen as she is sent off for fouling McCarty on the edge of the area |
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| Kamionobe Megumi lines up the free kick, with two of her own players in the wall... |
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| the two players dive to the ground, creating an opening... |
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| the ball nestles in the corner, with replacement goalkeeper Mochizuki Arisa unsighted |
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| Ichitani was again the Niigata heroine, saving here at the feet of Momiki Yuka |
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| Nakamura Kaede produces a game-winning, superbly-timed tackle to deny Tanaka Mina an equaliser in additional time |
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Yamamoto Arina (Obara Yuria, 90 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 81 mins), Oishi Sayaka (Kodama Keiko, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (63 mins)
NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Sudo Akiko, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Takahashi Saori
Subs: Tanaka Mina (Takahashi Saori, HT), Mochizuki Arisa (Sumida Rin, 60 mins), Nakasato Yu (Hasegawa Yui, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Doko Mayo, Yamada Shoko
Sent Off: Soyama Kanako
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Iga FC Kunoichi
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Saturday, 7 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Third Round Results
Third Round Matches, ties played Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Wednesday 11th of December:
Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 10 - 0 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 844)
As fully expected, INAC Kobe Leonessa were far too strong for Ehime, though the Shikoku side will be pleased to have had the chance to play against the best team in Japan. INAC scored twice in the first half, Kinga Yukari heading in at the far post from a Watanabe cross in the 14th minute, with a second from the penalty spot five minutes later scored by Ji So Yun, who did most of the attacking for the champions in the first half. Ehime were set up almost entirely defensively, though Ogawa Manami and Akune Mana did show their potential in harassing and attacking the INAC midfield and defence.
Just after the restart Nakajima scored the third for INAC with a fine shot from outside the area, and fifteen minutes later she scored her second, finishing off easily after Ueno had done well to save from Ji. Entering the last twenty minutes Ehime were exhausted from almost continuous defending, and INAC helped themselves to six more goals in the last eighteen minutes. Isokane headed in the first of the six, with Ji scoring another fine goal from the edge of the area for the sixth of the afternoon. Takase Megumi hadn't played particularly well but finally had a goal to her name on 81 minutes, with another from the spot on 89. Between these Kyokawa Mai scored with a diving header and the final goal came in additional time from Kawasumi Nahomi as Ehime were caught on the break.
INAC Kobe now take on FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in the quarter-finals on Sunday in Kobe, while those Ehime players who are students look forward to the Inter-Collegiate Championships later in the month.
Match 22:
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme 2 - 1 Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 710)
A superb victory for Kibi as they progress to the quarter-finals of the Cup for the very first time at the expense of Urawa, who have been out of sorts the entire year. Nishikawa Asuka opened the scoring in first-half additional time, and on 67 minutes Kurakazu Shiho scored to give Kibi a two goal lead. Urawa pulled one back almost immediately, Shibata Hanae finding Kira Chinatsu who rifled home. Urawa pushed on for an equaliser but the Kibi defence stood firm and move on to face either INAC Kobe or Ehime in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi 3 - 1 Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 247)
Hinomoto Gakuen had high hopes of another upset today, but it was Iga who took the lead in the 19th minute, Tsutsumi Saki heading in a Kobayashi Makiko cross. Iga went in search of another to end the game as a contest, but Hinomoto played well and equalised just before half-time, Ikegami Mayu scoring for the third game in succession. Stunned by this, the Kunoichi came out with a no-nonsense approach in the second half and took the lead again after two minutes through an own goal, with another a minute later from Haji Madoka, her first in any competition this year. The wind was knocked out of Hinomoto's players, and try as they might, there was no way back; Iga move on to the quarter-finals.
Match 24:
Hooh High School 0 - 10 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
Hooh High School were simply no match for Vegalta Sendai, who were 5-0 up by half-time, with goals from Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Kawashima Haruna, and two from Yasumoto Sawako. Yasumoto completed her hat-trick early in the second half and there were a further two goals from Sameshima, one for Takahashi Nana and another for Uetsuji. Vegalta will play Iga in Sendai next Sunday.
Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 4 - 3 AS Elfen Sayama FC (aet)
(Attendance: 850)
A sensational encounter between Belle and Sayama ended in extra time with the Okayama side joining their neighbours Kibi in the quarter-finals. Sayama raced into a two goal lead courtesy of two of the veterans they signed this year, Ohno Shinobu and Arakawa Eriko. Belle struck back on 36 minutes through Matsuoka Miki, scoring with a header as is her wont. Five minutes after the break Suzuki Kaoruko scored for Sayama to open a two goal gap once again, and it seemed that Belle were heading out. With Miyama Aya in the side Belle can never be written off, and in the last seven minutes she brought them back into the game, first scoring on 83 minutes and then setting up Arimachi Saori for the equaliser on 88 minutes. Sayama were exhausted entering extra-time and a goal nine minutes in for Matsuoka was enough to see her side through to a quarter-final match against JEF United in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 26:
Sfida Setagaya FC 2 - 5 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
JEF United went on the attack immediately from the kickoff, and went ahead in the second minute, Yanai Rina converting from a corner. JEF pushed on hard against their near neighbours for a second, and it came in the 42nd minute courtesy of Ikadai Risa, her first in any competition this season. JEF were comfortable only for seconds, as Setagaya replied almost immediately, Tanaka Mariko heading in a cross from Usui Rie. Five minutes after the interval JEF extended their lead once more, Sugasawa Yuika just getting a touch on the ball to score. Again Setagaya fought back, and ten minutes later it was Nagasawa Yume with the goal to renew hope in the Tokyo side. Setagaya continued to fight valiantly but the game was up when JEF scored two in the last four minutes, Sugasawa with her second for the first of the two, and the second from Hosokawa Motoyo, another player who also scored for the first time this season.
Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 3 - 0 Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 305)
Takatsuki were determined not to be humiliated again by Niigata, but they fell two goals behind early. Niigata scored through Oishi Sayaka after four minutes with Tiffany McCarty following up four minutes later, her fourth goal in four consecutive games. Yamazaki scored with eight minutes remaining to seal the victory for Niigata.
Match 28:
Waseda University 0 - 4 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 633)
Four goals in the opening twenty-five minutes for Beleza was enough to knock the stuffing completely out of the Waseda challenge as the ten-times winners move on to meet Niigata in Sendai next Sunday. Sakaguchi Mizuho has scored some vital goals this year, and she opened the scoring on eight minutes, with young Sumida Rin adding the second two minutes later. On sixteen minutes, Kiryu Nanase added the third and Momiki Yuka scored the fourth.
Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus NTV Beleza
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
Winner of Match 29 versus Winner of Match 30
Match 34:
Winner of Match 31 versus Winner of Match 32
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 10 - 0 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 844)
As fully expected, INAC Kobe Leonessa were far too strong for Ehime, though the Shikoku side will be pleased to have had the chance to play against the best team in Japan. INAC scored twice in the first half, Kinga Yukari heading in at the far post from a Watanabe cross in the 14th minute, with a second from the penalty spot five minutes later scored by Ji So Yun, who did most of the attacking for the champions in the first half. Ehime were set up almost entirely defensively, though Ogawa Manami and Akune Mana did show their potential in harassing and attacking the INAC midfield and defence.
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| Kinga Yukari opens the scoring, heading in from a tight angle |
Just after the restart Nakajima scored the third for INAC with a fine shot from outside the area, and fifteen minutes later she scored her second, finishing off easily after Ueno had done well to save from Ji. Entering the last twenty minutes Ehime were exhausted from almost continuous defending, and INAC helped themselves to six more goals in the last eighteen minutes. Isokane headed in the first of the six, with Ji scoring another fine goal from the edge of the area for the sixth of the afternoon. Takase Megumi hadn't played particularly well but finally had a goal to her name on 81 minutes, with another from the spot on 89. Between these Kyokawa Mai scored with a diving header and the final goal came in additional time from Kawasumi Nahomi as Ehime were caught on the break.
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| Isokane Midori heads home a cross from Sawa Homare for INAC's fifth |
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| Kyokawa Mai scores her second of the season following recovery from long-term injury |
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| Takase Megumi was fouled in the area and scored the resulting penalty herself |
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| Kawasumi Nahomi finishes off a fine move for the final goal of the match |
INAC Kobe now take on FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in the quarter-finals on Sunday in Kobe, while those Ehime players who are students look forward to the Inter-Collegiate Championships later in the month.
Match 22:
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme 2 - 1 Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 710)
A superb victory for Kibi as they progress to the quarter-finals of the Cup for the very first time at the expense of Urawa, who have been out of sorts the entire year. Nishikawa Asuka opened the scoring in first-half additional time, and on 67 minutes Kurakazu Shiho scored to give Kibi a two goal lead. Urawa pulled one back almost immediately, Shibata Hanae finding Kira Chinatsu who rifled home. Urawa pushed on for an equaliser but the Kibi defence stood firm and move on to face either INAC Kobe or Ehime in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi 3 - 1 Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 247)
Hinomoto Gakuen had high hopes of another upset today, but it was Iga who took the lead in the 19th minute, Tsutsumi Saki heading in a Kobayashi Makiko cross. Iga went in search of another to end the game as a contest, but Hinomoto played well and equalised just before half-time, Ikegami Mayu scoring for the third game in succession. Stunned by this, the Kunoichi came out with a no-nonsense approach in the second half and took the lead again after two minutes through an own goal, with another a minute later from Haji Madoka, her first in any competition this year. The wind was knocked out of Hinomoto's players, and try as they might, there was no way back; Iga move on to the quarter-finals.
Match 24:
Hooh High School 0 - 10 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
Hooh High School were simply no match for Vegalta Sendai, who were 5-0 up by half-time, with goals from Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Kawashima Haruna, and two from Yasumoto Sawako. Yasumoto completed her hat-trick early in the second half and there were a further two goals from Sameshima, one for Takahashi Nana and another for Uetsuji. Vegalta will play Iga in Sendai next Sunday.
Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 4 - 3 AS Elfen Sayama FC (aet)
(Attendance: 850)
A sensational encounter between Belle and Sayama ended in extra time with the Okayama side joining their neighbours Kibi in the quarter-finals. Sayama raced into a two goal lead courtesy of two of the veterans they signed this year, Ohno Shinobu and Arakawa Eriko. Belle struck back on 36 minutes through Matsuoka Miki, scoring with a header as is her wont. Five minutes after the break Suzuki Kaoruko scored for Sayama to open a two goal gap once again, and it seemed that Belle were heading out. With Miyama Aya in the side Belle can never be written off, and in the last seven minutes she brought them back into the game, first scoring on 83 minutes and then setting up Arimachi Saori for the equaliser on 88 minutes. Sayama were exhausted entering extra-time and a goal nine minutes in for Matsuoka was enough to see her side through to a quarter-final match against JEF United in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 26:
Sfida Setagaya FC 2 - 5 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
JEF United went on the attack immediately from the kickoff, and went ahead in the second minute, Yanai Rina converting from a corner. JEF pushed on hard against their near neighbours for a second, and it came in the 42nd minute courtesy of Ikadai Risa, her first in any competition this season. JEF were comfortable only for seconds, as Setagaya replied almost immediately, Tanaka Mariko heading in a cross from Usui Rie. Five minutes after the interval JEF extended their lead once more, Sugasawa Yuika just getting a touch on the ball to score. Again Setagaya fought back, and ten minutes later it was Nagasawa Yume with the goal to renew hope in the Tokyo side. Setagaya continued to fight valiantly but the game was up when JEF scored two in the last four minutes, Sugasawa with her second for the first of the two, and the second from Hosokawa Motoyo, another player who also scored for the first time this season.
Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 3 - 0 Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 305)
Takatsuki were determined not to be humiliated again by Niigata, but they fell two goals behind early. Niigata scored through Oishi Sayaka after four minutes with Tiffany McCarty following up four minutes later, her fourth goal in four consecutive games. Yamazaki scored with eight minutes remaining to seal the victory for Niigata.
Match 28:
Waseda University 0 - 4 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 633)
Four goals in the opening twenty-five minutes for Beleza was enough to knock the stuffing completely out of the Waseda challenge as the ten-times winners move on to meet Niigata in Sendai next Sunday. Sakaguchi Mizuho has scored some vital goals this year, and she opened the scoring on eight minutes, with young Sumida Rin adding the second two minutes later. On sixteen minutes, Kiryu Nanase added the third and Momiki Yuka scored the fourth.
Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus NTV Beleza
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
Winner of Match 29 versus Winner of Match 30
Match 34:
Winner of Match 31 versus Winner of Match 32
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Friday, 6 December 2013
All-Japan Girls' Senior High School Championships 2013
Next year's 22nd All Japan High School Women's Soccer Tournament will take place between January 11th and January 16th. Here is the schedule for each round.
First Round Matches, ties to be played on Saturday 11th of January:
Match 1:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School versus Honjo Daiichi High School
Match 2:
Miyazaki Nihon University Senior High School versus Naruto Uzushio High School
Match 3:
Yanagigaura High School versus Tohoku High School
Match 4:
Okayama Sakuyo High School versus Jumonji Senior High School
Match 5:
Fujieda Junshin High School versus Sanyo Jogakuen High School
Match 6:
Tsuda High School versus Fukui Senior High School
Match 7:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School versus Japan Aviation High School
Match 8:
St. Capitanio Girls' High School versus Daisho Gakuen High School
Match 9:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School versus Sugiyama Jogakuen High School
Match 10:
Seiryo High School versus Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School
Match 11:
Bunkyo High School attached to Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University versus Japan Soccer College High School
Match 12:
Matsuyama Shinonome Senior High School versus Shutoku Senior High School
Match 13:
Osaka Toin High School versus Shonan Gakuin High School
Match 14:
Chinzei Gakuin High School versus Seiwa Gakuen High School
Match 15:
Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana High School versus Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School
Match 16:
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School versus Kamimura Gakuen High School
Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 12th of January:
Match 17:
Winners of Match 1
versus
Winners of Match 2
Match 18:
Winners of Match 3
versus
Winners of Match 4
Match 19:
Winners of Match 5
versus
Winners of Match 6
Match 20:
Winners of Match 7
versus
Winners of Match 8
Match 21:
Winners of Match 9
versus
Winners of Match 10
Match 22:
Winners of Match 11
versus
Winners of Match 12
Match 23:
Winners of Match 13
versus
Winners of Match 14
Match 24:
Winners of Match 15
versus
Winners of Match 16
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Monday 13th of January:
Match 25:
Winners of Match 17
versus
Winners of Match 18
Match 26:
Winners of Match 19
versus
Winners of Match 20
Match 27:
Winners of Match 21
versus
Winners of Match 22
Match 28:
Winners of Match 23
versus
Winners of Match 24
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Wednesday 15th of January:
Match 29:
Winners of Match 25
versus
Winners of Match 26
Match 30:
Winners of Match 27
versus
Winners of Match 28
Final Match, to be played on Thursday 16th of January:
Match 31:
Winners of Match 29
versus
Winners of Match 30
First Round Matches, ties to be played on Saturday 11th of January:
Match 1:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School versus Honjo Daiichi High School
Match 2:
Miyazaki Nihon University Senior High School versus Naruto Uzushio High School
Match 3:
Yanagigaura High School versus Tohoku High School
Match 4:
Okayama Sakuyo High School versus Jumonji Senior High School
Match 5:
Fujieda Junshin High School versus Sanyo Jogakuen High School
Match 6:
Tsuda High School versus Fukui Senior High School
Match 7:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School versus Japan Aviation High School
Match 8:
St. Capitanio Girls' High School versus Daisho Gakuen High School
Match 9:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School versus Sugiyama Jogakuen High School
Match 10:
Seiryo High School versus Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School
Match 11:
Bunkyo High School attached to Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University versus Japan Soccer College High School
Match 12:
Matsuyama Shinonome Senior High School versus Shutoku Senior High School
Match 13:
Osaka Toin High School versus Shonan Gakuin High School
Match 14:
Chinzei Gakuin High School versus Seiwa Gakuen High School
Match 15:
Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana High School versus Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School
Match 16:
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School versus Kamimura Gakuen High School
Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 12th of January:
Match 17:
Winners of Match 1
versus
Winners of Match 2
Match 18:
Winners of Match 3
versus
Winners of Match 4
Match 19:
Winners of Match 5
versus
Winners of Match 6
Match 20:
Winners of Match 7
versus
Winners of Match 8
Match 21:
Winners of Match 9
versus
Winners of Match 10
Match 22:
Winners of Match 11
versus
Winners of Match 12
Match 23:
Winners of Match 13
versus
Winners of Match 14
Match 24:
Winners of Match 15
versus
Winners of Match 16
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Monday 13th of January:
Match 25:
Winners of Match 17
versus
Winners of Match 18
Match 26:
Winners of Match 19
versus
Winners of Match 20
Match 27:
Winners of Match 21
versus
Winners of Match 22
Match 28:
Winners of Match 23
versus
Winners of Match 24
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Wednesday 15th of January:
Match 29:
Winners of Match 25
versus
Winners of Match 26
Match 30:
Winners of Match 27
versus
Winners of Match 28
Final Match, to be played on Thursday 16th of January:
Match 31:
Winners of Match 29
versus
Winners of Match 30
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (December 1st)
Tokai League Division One
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Fujieda Junshin High School | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 22 | 21 |
| 2 | Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S. | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 19 |
| 3 | Nagoya FC Ladies | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 16 |
| 4 | Iwata Higashi High School | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 |
| 5 | FC Gifu Belta | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 33 | -27 | 4 |
| 6 | Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 27 | -27 | 1 |
November 23rd:
Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School 1 - 1 Iwata Higashi High School
December 1st:
Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School 5 - 0 Nagoya FC Ladies
Tokai League Division Two
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Diff | Points | ||
| 1 | Aichi Toho University | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 21 |
| 2 | FC Project Sonia | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Tokoha Gakuen Junior H.S. | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 12 |
| 4 | Toyota Ladies F.C. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 12 |
| 5 | Juven F.C. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 29 | -21 | 9 |
| 6 | Kanbara Club Megere | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 25 | -21 | 0 |
December 1st:
Kanbara Club Megere 0 - 2 Juven F.C.
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