Regional Leagues Results/Standings (April 29th)

Kanto League Division Two

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Kokushikan University	3	3	0	0	8	0	8	9
2	Maebashi Ikuei High School	4	2	1	1	9	7	2	7
3	Keio University	4	2	0	2	6	5	1	6
4	Ota Ladies SC Esperanza	3	1	1	1	8	7	1	4
5	Shobi University	2	1	0	1	5	1	4	3
6	Japan Aviation High School	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0
7	Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0
8	Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies	2	0	0	2	0	9	-9	0

April 29th:
Keio University  1 - 3  Maebashi Ikuei High School

Tokai League Division One

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana SHS	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3
2	Fujieda Junshin High School	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3
3	Aichi Toho University	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
6	Iwata Higashi High School	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0

April 29th:
Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades  1 - 2  Fujieda Junshin High School

Kansai League Division One

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Kyoto Shiko SC	2	2	0	0	11	2	9	6
2	Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3
3	Daisho Gakuen High School	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
4	FC Terra	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3
5	Kobe FC Ladies	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
6	FC Victories	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
7	FC Vitoria	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0
8	Menina Kobe FC	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
9	INAC Kobe Leoncina	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0
10	Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies	2	0	0	2	0	13	-13	0

April 29th:
Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies  0 - 8  Kyoto Shiko SC
Daisho Gakuen High School  2 - 0  INAC Kobe Leoncina

Kansai League Division Two

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Osaka City Ladies FC	1	1	0	0	6	1	5	3
2	Vispo Sayama	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	3
3	Otsu Victories SC	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	3
4	Ritto FC Libro	1	1	0	0	3	2	1	3
5	Kainan FC Ladies Shout	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3
6	Diablossa Takada F.C.	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0
7	Renaiss Health & Medical College	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
8	Toyotsu Women's FC	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0
9	Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0
10	Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC	1	0	0	1	1	6	-5	0

April 29th:
Ritto FC Libro  3 - 2  Diablossa Takada F.C.
Otsu Victories SC  4 - 0  Toyotsu Women's FC
Kainan FC Ladies Shout  2 - 1  Renaiss Health & Medical College Ladies

Kansai League Division Three

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3
2	FC Osaka CRAVO	1	1	0	0	5	2	3	3
3	FC Albero Kobe	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3
4	SPIELEN Kyoto Bunkyo SC	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
5	Riseisha FC Ladies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	INAC Kobe Leonessa U-15	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	0
7	Smile Selecao	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0
8	Nara Genki SC Himiko	1	0	0	1	2	5	-3	0
9	Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0

April 29th:
INAC Kobe Leonessa U-15  1 - 3  FC Albero Kobe
FC Osaka CRAVO  5 - 2  Nara Genki SC Himiko

Liga Student Results/Standings (April 26th)

Kanto League Group A

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Daito Bunka University	3	3	0	0	25	2	23	9
2	Honjo Daiichi High School	2	2	0	0	7	4	3	6
3	Shonan Gakuin High School	2	2	0	0	3	0	3	6
4	Kanagawa University	3	1	1	1	7	5	2	4
5	Kanto Gakuen University	2	1	1	0	4	3	1	4
6	Makuhari Sohgoh High School	3	1	1	1	8	8	0	4
7	University of Yamanashi	2	1	0	1	7	4	3	3
8	Japan Women's College of PE	3	0	1	2	5	8	-3	1
9	Bunkyo Gakuin Univ. Girls' SHS	2	0	0	2	1	4	-3	0
10	Tokiwa University High School	4	0	0	4	1	30	-29	0

April 25th:
Kanagawa University  2 - 2  Japan Women's College of Physical Education
Makuhari Sohgoh High School  6 - 0  Tokiwa University High School

April 26th:
Daito Bunka University  15 - 0  Tokiwa University High School

Kanto League Group B

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Shutoku Senior High School	4	3	0	1	20	4	16	9
2	Toyo University	4	3	0	1	11	6	5	9
3	Jumonji High School	3	3	0	0	11	6	5	9
4	Takasaki Univ. of H & W HS	4	2	1	1	9	5	4	7
5	Kuki High School	3	2	0	1	16	9	7	6
6	Chiba Meitoku High School	3	1	0	2	4	9	-5	3
7	Tokyo Women's College of PE	4	0	2	2	3	17	-14	2
8	Keio University	3	0	1	2	1	9	-8	1
9	Tokyo International University	2	0	0	2	2	6	-4	0
10	Yokohama Suiryo High School	2	0	0	2	5	11	-6	0

April 25th:
Toyo University  1 - 0  Takasaki University of Health and Welfare High School
Jumonji High School  3 - 2  Chiba Meitoku High School

April 26th:
Takasaki University of Health and Welfare High School  2 - 2  Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education

Kanto League Group C

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Tokyo Met. Asuka High School	5	4	0	1	14	4	10	12
2	Juntendo University	3	3	0	0	9	2	7	9
3	Shobi University	3	2	0	1	8	3	5	6
4	Musashigaoka College	2	2	0	0	7	2	5	6
5	University of Tsukuba	2	1	0	1	9	1	8	3
6	Seiritsu Gakuen High School	2	1	0	1	4	2	2	3
7	Japan Aviation High School	2	1	0	1	4	3	1	3
8	Yamato High School	3	1	0	2	5	9	-4	3
9	Hanasaki Tokuhara High School	2	0	0	2	1	10	-9	0
10	Ota Municipal High School	6	0	0	6	2	27	-25	0

April 25th:
Shobi University  5 - 0  Ota Municipal High School

April 26th:
University of Tsukuba  9 - 0  Ota Municipal High School
Musashigaoka College  5 - 1  Yamato High School
Juntendo University  2 - 1  Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School

Kansai League Group A

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Osaka University of HSS	5	5	0	0	25	1	24	15
2	Mukogawa Women's University	4	2	0	2	10	7	3	6
3	Hinomoto Gakuen Senior HS	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
4	Osaka Gakugei Senior HS	3	1	0	2	7	7	0	3
5	Osaka Toin High School	2	0	0	2	1	9	-8	0
6	Osaka Seisho High School	3	0	0	3	0	20	-20	0

April 25th:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences  4 - 1  Osaka Toin High School

April 26th:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School  2 - 0  Mukogawa Women's University

Kansai League Group B

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Himeji Dokkyo University	4	4	0	0	18	5	13	12
2	Daisho Gakuen High School	4	3	0	1	15	7	8	9
3	Otemon Gakuin Otemae HS	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	1
4	Osaka International University	3	0	1	2	4	18	-14	1
5	Kyoto Seika Gakuen High School	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
6	Kobe Shinwa Women's University	2	0	0	2	3	8	-5	0

April 25th:
Himeji Dokkyo University  7 - 3  Kobe Shinwa Women's University
Osaka International University  2 - 2  Otemon Gakuin Otemae High School

April 26th:
Himeji Dokkyo University  5 - 1  Daisho Gakuen High School

Regional Leagues Results/Standings (April 26th)

Kanto League Division One

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Waseda University	3	3	0	0	10	5	5	9
2	Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth	3	2	0	1	6	4	2	6
3	University of Tsukuba	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	6
4	Nippon TV Menina	3	1	0	2	8	7	1	3
5	JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18	3	1	0	2	5	5	0	3
6	Kanto Gakuen University	3	1	0	2	8	10	-2	3
7	Tokyo International University	3	1	0	2	4	7	-3	3
8	Musashigaoka College	3	1	0	2	5	9	-4	3

April 25th:
University of Tsukuba  3 - 2  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth

April 26th:
Musashigaoka College  4 - 1  Tokyo International University
Kanto Gakuen University  4 - 2  Nippon TV Menina
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18  2 - 3  Waseda University

Kanto League Division Two

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Kokushikan University	3	3	0	0	8	0	8	9
2	Keio University	3	2	0	1	5	2	3	6
3	Ota Ladies SC Esperanza	3	1	1	1	8	7	1	4
4	Maebashi Ikuei High School	3	1	1	1	6	6	0	4
5	Shobi University	2	1	0	1	5	1	4	3
6	Japan Aviation High School	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0
7	Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0
8	Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies	2	0	0	2	0	9	-9	0

April 26th:
Maebashi Ikuei High School  0 - 3  Kokushikan University
Keio University  4 - 1  Ota Ladies SC Esperanza

Tokai League Division One

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana SHS	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3
2	Aichi Toho University	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Fujieda Junshin High School	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Iwata Higashi High School	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0

April 26th:
Iwata Higashi High School  0 - 5  Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana Senior High School

Tokai League Division Two

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	Diff	Points
1	FC Gifu Belta	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Kariya FC Project Sonia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	NGU Nagoya FC Ladies Youth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana JHS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Toyo High School	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Toyota Ladies F.C.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Kansai League Division One

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3
2	Kyoto Shiko SC	1	1	0	0	3	2	1	3
3	FC Terra	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3
4	Kobe FC Ladies	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
5	FC Victories	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
6	Daisho Gakuen High School	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	INAC Kobe Leoncina	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	FC Vitoria	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0
9	Menina Kobe FC	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
10	Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0

April 26th:
Kobe FC Ladies  1 - 1  FC Victories
Menina Kobe FC  1 - 2  FC Terra

Kansai League Division Three

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3
2	SPIELEN Kyoto Bunkyo SC	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
3	FC Osaka CRAVO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Nara Genki SC Himiko	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	INAC Kobe Leonessa U-15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Riseisha FC Ladies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	FC Albero Kobe	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Smile Selecao	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0
9	Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0

April 26th:
Smile Selecao  0 - 2  SPIELEN Kyoto Bunkyo SC

Chugoku League

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Tokuyama University	2	2	0	0	13	3	10	6
2	Okayama Sakuyo High School	2	2	0	0	12	2	10	6
3	Hiroshima Okou FC	2	1	1	0	5	1	4	4
4	Freyia FC Venus	2	1	0	1	6	6	0	3
5	Diosa Izumo FC	2	1	0	1	5	5	0	3
6	Yamaguchi Wings	2	1	0	1	2	2	0	3
7	Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's	2	1	0	1	3	4	-1	3
8	FC Reve	2	1	0	1	3	5	-2	3
9	Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S	2	1	0	1	4	11	-7	3
10	Okayama Yunogo Belle U-18	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	1
11	Yamato Nadeshiko	2	0	0	2	4	10	-6	0
12	FC Brancass Kurashiki	2	0	0	2	0	7	-7	0

April 26th:
Hiroshima Okou FC  5 - 1  Freyia FC Venus
Yamaguchi Wings  0 - 2  FC Reve
Okayama Yunogo Belle U-18  1 - 2  Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's
Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S  3 - 2  Yamato Nadeshiko
Tokuyama University  4 - 2  Diosa Izumo FC
FC Brancass Kurashiki  0 - 5  Okayama Sakuyo High School

Kyushu League

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Kunimi FC	2	2	0	0	10	0	10	6
2	Yanagigaura High School	2	2	0	0	9	0	9	6
3	New Wave Kitakyushu	2	2	0	0	7	1	6	6
4	Kumamoto United SC Flora	2	2	0	0	4	1	3	6
5	Alegre Caminho	2	1	0	1	8	2	6	3
6	Syugakukan High School	2	1	0	1	5	3	2	3
7	Oita Trinita Ladies	2	0	2	0	4	4	0	2
8	Melsa Kumamoto FC	2	0	1	1	4	5	-1	1
9	Fukuoka Jo Gakuin High School	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	1
10	Anclas Youth	2	0	0	2	0	7	-7	0
11	Je Vrille Kagoshima	2	0	0	2	0	13	-13	0
12	Fukuoka University	2	0	0	2	0	14	-14	0

April 26th:
Alegre Caminho  8 - 0  Je Vrille Kagoshima
Syugakukan High School  0 - 3  Kunimi FC
Melsa Kumamoto FC  3 - 3  Oita Trinita Ladies
Anclas Youth  0 - 5  New Wave Kitakyushu
Fukuoka University  0 - 7  Yanagigaura High School
Fukuoka Jo Gakuin High School  1 - 2  Kumamoto United SC Flora

Nadeshiko League Division 1 Fifth Round

Nippon TV Beleza  2 - 1  Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 865)

Beleza kept up the pressure on INAC Kobe at the top of the table with another fine win, this time at the expense of Niigata, who stay mid-table. Sakaguchi Mizuho once again did what she is so good at - heading in a corner kick from Uetsuji Yumi, who herself scored the winner in the second half. She too scored a trademark goal from a direct free kick. Oishi Sayaka had equalised for Niigata in the same manner that Sakaguchi had done - heading in a corner kick taken by Kamionobe Megumi. Beleza had enough to keep Niigata at bay in the second half and they look forward to a trip to Fukushima to play Vegalta Sendai. Niigata are away to INAC Kobe.

Nippon TV Beleza:
Yamashita Ayaka, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Muramatsu Tomoko, Ariyoshi Saori, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Hasegawa Yui, Uetsuji Yumi, Momiki Yuka, Tanaka Mina
Subs: Kiryu Nanase (Momiki Yuka, HT), Shimada Chiaki (Tanaka Mina, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Soyama Kanako, Doko Mayo, Nakasato Yu, Sumida Rin, Fukumaru Tomoko
Scorers: Sakaguchi Mizuho (28 mins), Uetsuji Yumi (60 mins)

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Sayama Momoko, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Obara Yuria, Saito Yuri, Takahashi Haruka, Sakaguchi Moeno, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saeki Aya, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Yamazaki Marumi (Oishi Sayaka, 72 mins), Watanabe Ayaka (Sakaguchi Moeno, 74 mins), Kodama Keiko (Takahashi Haruka, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Fukumura Kanae, Kojima Miku
Scorers: Oishi Sayaka (36 mins)


Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  2 - 2  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 2,235)

One of two dramatic 2-2 draws today, in which Urawa looked beaten early in the game only for the champions to come storming back in the second half. Kawamura Yuri and Hamada Haruka have been in sparkling form for Sendai, and they scored two goals in three minutes between them to give the visitors a good halftime lead. Urawa had fewer chances in the second half than they had had in the first, but they made them count. Kira Chinatsu replied just before the hour mark and the equaliser came from Shibata Hanae with eight minutes remaining, with Nagano Fuka assisting having come off the bench for her first appearance this season.

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Kurishima Akari, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Kitagawa Hikaru, Shibata Hanae, Kishikawa Natsuki, Seike Kiko, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt), Shiraki Akari
Subs: Nagano Fuka (Shiraki Akari, 55 mins), Usui Rie (Kurishima Akari, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Ikeda Sakiko, Ishii Saki, Suzuki Rina, Chiba Minori, Wada Naoko
Scorers: Kira Chinatsu (58 mins), Shibata Hanae (82 mins)

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Takenaka Rei, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Inoue Ayaka, Sasaki Mayu, Kawamura Yuri, Kakazu Asuka (capt), Hamada Haruka, Arimachi Saori
Subs: Sasaki Miwa (Arimachi Saori, 67 mins)
Unused subs: Saito Ayaka, Tahara Nozomi, Ono Hitomi, Giovania
Scorers: Kawamura Yuri (23 mins), Hamada Haruka (25 mins)


AS Elfen Saitama  1 - 3  INAC Kobe Leonessa
(Attendance: 892)

Another comfortable win for INAC Kobe on their travels as they retain their 100% record going into Golden Week. Saitama performed better today than they have recently, though were ultimately no match for the title favourites. It took until six minutes into the second half for the lead goal to be scored, Kawasumi Nahomi following up after Sawa's shot had been saved but not held. Three minutes later Sawa scored one for herself, and it was her 150th goal of a long league career. This time Kawasumi was the supplier, with Sawa volleying home past Funada. Sarah Gregorius scored her first goal in Japan, a fine curling shot from the left side of the area to reduce the deficit but Saitama almost immediately allowed INAC to score again, Takase Megumi using her strength to shake off Matsuoka Sayuri to score with a flick into the corner of the net. Saitama next play Takatsuki and regardless of the result, both sides look destined to battle relegation in the Exciting Series. INAC Kobe are at home to Niigata.

AS Elfen Saitama:
Funada Mayu, Akitaya Misato, Matsuoka Sayuri, Nara Misaki, Matsukubo Akari, Takano Saki, Otani Erina, Azami Rie (capt), Takahashi Saori, Sakurabayashi Ayako, Takahashi Kaho
Subs: Sarah Gregorius (Sakurabayashi Ayako, HT), Sugihara Haruna (Takahashi Kaho, 56 mins)
Unused subs: Sakuragi Ayana, Utsumi Yui, Onuma Miho, Segi Aiki, Kitano Rie
Scorers: Sarah Gregorius (77 mins)

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Miyake Shiori, Tanaka Asuna, Sameshima Aya, Kawasumi Nahomi, Ito Miki, Sawa Homare, Minamiyama Chiaki, Ito Kanako, Ohno Shinobu (capt)
Subs: Masuya Rika (Minamiyama Chiaki, 33 mins), Takase Megumi (Ito Miki, 61 mins), Michigami Ayaka (Takase Megumi, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Shibusawa Anna, Kai Junko, Nakajima Emi, Nakada Ayu
Scorers: Kawasumi Nahomi (51 mins), Sawa Homare (54 mins), Takase Megumi (78 mins)
Booked: Ohno Shinobu, Masuya Rika


Iga FC Kunoichi  0 - 2  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 643)

A disappointing result at home for Iga, who have now lost three games in a row after a good start to the season. After a poor first half from both sides, two goals midway through the second half decided the contest in favour of the visitors. Sugasawa Yuika, who was top scorer last year and who leads the league this year, opened the scoring with Fukasawa Risa ensuring the points would return to Chiba with the second. Iga next host Urawa and need to reorganise; JEF United are at home to struggling Belle.

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Sawada Norimi, Miyasako Tamami, Ohashi Mio, Hatanaka Miyuka, Shimojo Aya, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Suzuki Kaoruko, Sugita Ami, Matsunaga Yoshie, Haji Madoka
Subs: Sonomura Nana (Suzuki Kaoruko, HT), Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Tomoe, 58 mins), Gloria Douglas (Matsunaga Yoshie, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Michikura Hiroko, Shimizu Akane

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Chino Shoko, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Nishikawa Ayaka, Wakabayashi Minori, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Kamogawa Miho, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Setoguchi Kozue (Yanai Rina, HT), Ikadai Risa (Kamogawa Miho, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Tsurumi Ayaka, Isokane Midori, Anzai Yuka
Scorers: Sugasawa Yuika (66 mins), Fukasawa Risa (70 mins)


Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki  2 - 2  Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 889)

The second of today's dramatic comebacks from a two-goal deficit saw Belle rescue a point and like Urawa they now have four points. Takatsuki picked up their first point of the season but they will be very unhappy not to have won this game. Akiba Yumeko gave them a halftime lead, with Hazuki Yuki adding a second just over ten minutes into the second half. However, Belle fought back and goals from Kobayashi Makiko and Kishino Sana - both their first for the club - saved face for the visitors. Belle are next up against JEF United, while Takatsuki are at home to fellow strugglers Saitama.

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Takeda Arisa, Sato Kaede, Akiba Yumeko, Yoshimura Midori, Enya Mari, Torao Naomi (capt), Narumiya Yui, Hazuki Yuki, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Saito Toshiko (Maruyama Karina, 82 mins), Yoneyama Suzumi (Hazuki Yuki, 88 mins), Takahashi Saki (Narumiya Yui, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Yamamoto Maho, Kitagawa Wakana, Honda Saki, Sakumoto Fumika
Scorers: Akiba Yumeko (37 mins), Hazuki Yuki (56 mins)
Booked: Tsuboi Ayako

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho, Kado Yuka, Takahashi Sachie, Nakajima Chihiro, Mizushima Kumi, Kuzuma Riyo, Asano Miki, Kobayashi Makiko, Miyama Aya, Matsuoka Miki, Morisako Ayame
Subs: Okubo Mai (Kuzuma Riyo, HT), Tanaka Mayu (Asano Miki, 70 mins), Kishino Sana (Kobayashi Makiko, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Mita Isayo, Taniguchi Kikumi, Takahashi Chiho, Kawano Saki
Scorers: Kobayashi Makiko (67 mins), Kishino Sana (84 mins)

Nadeshiko League Division 2 Fifth Round

Fukuoka J. Anclas  1 - 1  AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
(Attendance: 272)

Nagano's winning run came to an abrupt end in the least likely of venues, as Fukuoka surprised them with their first goal of the season, with Uchiyama Tomoyo sparing her side's blushes with almost the last kick of the game. Nagano completely dominated this game from start to finish but simply could not hit the target and although they did escape with a point, they will know that they need to keep winning at the top to stay ahead of Nojima. Fukuoka stay bottom on goal difference, though they do now have at least some hope.

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Kishi Hoshimi, Ito Chisa, Komatsu Misato, Fujisawa Marin, Doshita Misato, Hanada Aiko, Nariai Hitomi, Ukita Kotone, Fukui Shihori, Fujimoto Yuki, Yanagita Shiori
Subs: Doi Narumi (Fukui Shihori, 63 mins), Kobayashi Natsumi (Nariai Hitomi, 87 mins), Yatsugi Akane (Yanagita Shiori, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Ueda Erina, Hirata Misato
Scorers: Hanada Aiko (41 mins)

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Ikegaya Natsumi, Tanaka Nami, Yajima Yuki, Suzuki Azusa, Sakamoto Riho, Hamagaki Kana, Kunisawa Shino, Saito Akane, Makii Kasane, Yokoyama Kumi, Tomari Shiho
Subs: Uchiyama Tomoyo (Tomari Shiho, 64 mins), Wada Makoto (Makii Kasane, 81 mins), Noguchi Miya (Suzuki Azusa, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Hayashizaki Mei, Hirao Eri, Goshima Kyoka, Takasu Sakiho
Scorers: Uchiyama Tomoyo (90+4 mins)


Ange Violet Hiroshima  1 - 2  Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 204)

Setagaya picked up three important points today against a Hiroshima side which simply cannot get itself started this season. Mori Hitomi scored her first goal of the season to give the visitors a half-time lead and five minutes into the second half Sunoki Yurie - who had provided the final pass for the first goal - doubled this lead. Hiroshima pulled a goal back through Kanda Wakaho, her second of the season, but they could do little else and stay in eighth position. Setagaya move up to fifth.

Ange Violet Hiroshima:
Kameda Megumi, Matsuda Ikumi, Saito Hitomi, Takeda Yuki (capt), Ichikawa Sonoka, Yamaguchi Yurie, Akamine Mizuki, Akagi Fumika, Kanda Wakaho, Katsurama Fumina, Mizuno Yuri
Subs: Saihara Mizuki (Yamaguchi Yurie, 79 mins), Egashira Ayuki (Akagi Fumika, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Shimizu Aki, Yamashita Kurumi, Watanabe Kazumi, Uozumi Arisa, Kuramoto Aya
Scorers: Kanda Wakaho (68 mins)

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Ishino Himeka, Fukuhara Nao, Nagata Maya, Tanaka Marina (capt), Yamamoto Naomi, Tanaka Mariko, Nakamura Yushika, Suda Ayaka, Hasegawa Aoi, Mori Hitomi, Sunoki Yurie
Subs: Ito Yukina (Nakamura Yushika, 74 mins), Hanagiri Naomi (Hasegawa Aoi, 77 mins), Hori Yoshie (Suda Ayaka, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Shano Miki
Scorers: Mori Hitomi (22 mins), Sunoki Yurie (50 mins)
Booked: Yamamoto Naomi


Japan Soccer College Ladies  1 - 1  AS Harima Albion
(Attendance: 107)

Two goals in two minutes, one for each side, was the tale of this match as the JSC held on to pick up another important point in their quest for safety. Harima's quest this year was promotion, though they are finding it tough with the top teams pulling away. Nomura Natsumi scored her first goal of the season, with Fushiki Kaho doing likewise for Harima. Indeed Fushiki's goal is her first in the league. Harima next play leaders Nagano, the JSC are at home to Kibi.

Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kawashima Kana, Sano Saki, Takahashi Sakura (capt), Kusakari Ayako, Sakaguchi Yuki, Nomura Natsumi, Sasaki Shiori, Konno Hitomi, Matsumoto Hotaru, Tsurumi Marina, Yamazaki Sayuri
Subs: Horie Mitsuki (Matsumoto Hotaru, 64 mins)
Unused subs: Kamimura Aya, Fukumoto Junko, Tanabe Riena, Saito Mami
Scorers: Nomura Natsumi (12 mins)

AS Harima Albion:
Kirihata Kotono, Kawai Honami, Nishiyama Emi, Fujimoto Madoka, Sakai Nozomi, Okajima Eri, Kondo Akane, Chiba Sonoko, Imai Haruka, Fushiki Kaho, Murakawa Saki
Subs: Sato Rina (Imai Haruka, HT), Arihara Aoba (Fushiki Kaho, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Sugimoto Aoi, Minami Chiho, Machida Akari
Scorers: Fushiki Kaho (13 mins)


FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  1 - 2  Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 383)

Kibi must have felt that this game would bring their first victory of the season, but Ehime shocked them with two second half goals to stay in the higher reaches of the table. Kanbara Misaki gave the home side the lead after twenty-one minutes as they dominated the first half. The turning point came after fifty-three minutes when Komatsu Mina was sent off and Nishigawa Sayumi converted the penalty. Ueno Mami, who came off the bench for the fifth game in succession, scored her third goal in three games to win the game for Ehime. Kibi are ninth and need to start winning very soon to stave off relegation worries.

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Fujita Suzuka, Kanbara Misaki, Noma Fumika (capt), Miyaji Asuka, Yoshitake Manami, Ikejiri Mayu, Yoshida Nagisa, Sasaki Yuka, Sekiguchi Mayu, Hamamoto Marin, Komatsu Mina
Subs: Yoshida Mayu (Sekiguchi Mayu, 56 mins), Takatsuka Ayane (Sasaki Yuka, 81 mins), Kurakazu Shiho (Ikejiri Mayu, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Sakamoto Aoi, Kadota Rui, Goya Eriko, Oba Azuki
Scorers: Kanbara Misaki (21 mins)
Sent off: Komatsu Mina

Ehime FC Ladies:
Miki Yoshimi, Nishimura Nozomi, Muramatsu Mafuyu, Kamata Ran, Kariya Maiko, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Iwamoto Yuka, Yamashiro Miyuki, Haruyama Saori, Ogawa Manami, Akune Mana
Subs: Oya Ayumi (Iwamoto Yuka, 38 mins), Ueno Mami (Ogawa Manami, 61 mins), Sakurai Yuika (Ueno Mami, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Osako Hanako, Watai Shiori, Kawamura Akari, Senba Yuna
Scorers: Nishigawa Sayumi (53 mins, pen), Ueno Mami (66 mins)


Nittaidai SC Yokohama  1 - 2  Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
(Attendance: 583)

Uemura Shoko was in fine form in front of a record crowd for Nittaidai today, and she gave her side the lead midway through the first half. Just when Nojima looked like they would suffer another loss to a promotion rival, Tanaka Yoko scored the equaliser with five minutes remaining and then to the home side's horror Ishida Minami pounced on a loose ball to score her first ever league goal and take Nojima to within one point of Nagano.

Nittaidai SC Yokohama:
Inoue Nene, Matsunaga Saki, Oga Risako, Abe Rie, Oki Shiho, Sakurai Mayuka (capt), Nagashima Hikari, Enokidani Misaki, Goto Ami, Maeda Risa, Uemura Shoko
Subs: Hirata Hikari (Maeda Risa, 79 mins), Miura Momo (Nagashima Hikari, 83 mins), Ishii Chiharu (Sakurai Mayuka, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Morita Yukari, Nozu Erika, Uchida Misuzu, Shimamura Yukiko
Scorers: Uemura Shoko (24 mins)
Booked: Sakurai Mayuka

Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara:
Kobayashi Shiori, Ishida Minami, Sakamoto Juri (capt), Hirano Yuka, Kobayashi Miharu, Yoshimi Natsuki, Kawashima Haruna, Tanaka Yoko, Oyama Saki, Gonno Takako, Minamino Arisa
Subs: Nagasawa Madoka (Gonno Takako, 65 mins), Kanai Nanae (Oyama Saki, 80 mins), Yoshida Ayaka (Kawashima Haruna, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Goto Maika, Setoguchi Nana, Omiya Reona, Inoue Yurie
Scorers: Tanaka Yoko (85 mins), Ishida Minami (89 mins)

Challenge League Fourth Round

Yokohama FC Seagulls  2 - 0  Tsukuba FC Ladies
(Attendance: 250)

Tsukuba were extremely disappointing in this fixture, and having started the season well, are now slipping down the table. Yokohama weren't particularly accurate in their shooting, but they did enough to win their second game of the season and thus move into second. Ishihara Ami scored her first ever league goal in the first half, with Tanaka Yui scoring her second in two games to make sure of all three points six minutes into the second half.

Yokohama FC Seagulls:
Asari Maya, Yamana Maki, Miyashita Nanami, Tanaka Keiko, Sato Nagisa, Fujikake Mayu, Muta Kaori, Yamamoto Emi (capt), Ishihara Ami, Yoshida Mizuki, Tanaka Yui
Subs: Imai Sayuri (Yamana Maki, 71 mins), Shibata Manami (Ishihara Ami, 79 mins), Ishihara Misato (Sato Nagisa, 85 mins), Deguchi Haruna (Asari Maya, 89 mins), Kanazawa Mami (Tanaka Keiko, 89 mins)
Scorers: Ishihara Ami (33 mins), Tanaka Yui (51 mins)

Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko (capt), Kikuchi Sayaka, Aoki Risa, Sugahara Haruka, Fujii Shiho, Ina Chijiru, Mochida Haruka, Imanaka Yuri, Kawasaki Shiori, Shibata Kanaho, Kamei Yumi
Subs: Shibata Emi (Shibata Kanaho, 65 mins), Oyama Sari (Kawasaki Shiori, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Nakagawa Yoshimi, Hirano Kiyomi, Ito Yuuki


Bunnys Kyoto SC  3 - 1  NGU Nagoya FC Ladies
(Attendance: 502)

Bunnys finally won their first game of the season today, and did so in front of a relatively large crowd of over five hundred people. Bunnys' lead goal scored by Yoshizawa Ai was equalised by Kato Ibuki, scoring her first ever league goal direct from a corner kick. After halftime Bunnys managed to pull away, veterans Kushige Aoi and Matsuda Nozomi with the goals that put Bunnys fourth in the table, one point and one position behind Nagoya.

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Shinomaru Saki, Hanazaki Rena, Minami Mana, Ikeda Asumi, Shibuya Yumiko, Sawada Yuka, Yamamoto Yumi (capt), Matsuda Nozomi, Yoshizawa Ai, Kushige Aoi, Oshima Sayuri
Subs: Akiyama Ryo (Yoshizawa Ai, 67 mins), Nishikawa Itsuki (Hanazaki Rena, 84 mins), Tanihara Yukari (Oshima Sayuri, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Gocho Misaki, Momii Mika
Scorers: Yoshizawa Ai (31 mins), Kushige Aoi (51 mins), Matsuda Nozomi (70 mins)

NGU Nagoya FC Ladies:
Takahashi Miharu, Ogawa Yui (capt), Shimada Yuka, Oshima Kaho, Fujimura Saki, Kato Ibuki, Sugiyama Yuka, Shibayama Fumina, Koike Ayano, Kuwata Chisa, Imai Mayura
Subs: Morita Makiko (Kuwata Chisa, 71 mins), Terada Mayu (Kato Ibuki, 58 mins), Aoshima Miyabi (Fujimura Saki, 84 mins), Kato Ayaka (Koike Ayano, 66 mins)
Unused subs: Unoki Mao
Scorers: Kato Ibuki (38 mins)


Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita  1 - 0  Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto
(Attendance: 138)

Kumamoto's woes on their return to the league continue, as they stay bottom with no points and no goals to their name. Shizuoka had very little to do to win this game, an early strike from Kanno Mie all that was needed. Shizuoka lie second, five points behind leaders Cerezo Osaka Sakai. Kumamoto are four points adrift at the bottom.

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Inukai Ayano, Shiroshita Chinatsu, Shimamura Kumiko, Kanefuda Anzu (capt), Kubota Mitsuki, Nishiyama Mei, Kanno Mie, Ishida Risa, Kuchiki Hikaru, Hirano Asami, Miyazaki Kaoru
Subs: Oda Kanna (Miyazaki Kaoru, HT), Nakase Akane (Kuchiki Hikaru, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Terada Ikumi, Tanaka Ayaka, Okuda Mika
Scorers: Kanno Mie (13 mins)

Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto:
Nakashima Mizuho, Kitagawa Minamo, Mine Tomomi, Hamada Erina, Terasawa Nozomi (capt), Iwamoto Miki, Nakamura Miki, Kameoka Natsumi, Kutsuna Arisa, Kimura Eri, Kurahara Honami
Subs: Kiyokawa Misato (Kimura Eri, 80 mins), Kouji Eri (Iwamoto Miki, 80 mins), Yasuda Ayaka (Kutsuna Arisa, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Ushijima Natsuki


Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies  1 - 0  JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 259)

Cerezo Osaka Sakai kept up their 100% record with this fine win over the JFA Academy, who have yet to get going this season. Takarada Saori headed in a Hayashi Honoka corner after fifteen minutes for the only goal of the game as the home side keep a commanding lead in the division. The JFA Academy, from whom three players are going on loan to Nadeshiko League Division 1 sides, are currently down in fifth.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Inoue Hina, Wakisaka Reina, Takarada Saori, Maegawa Miki, Matsubara Shiho, Hayashi Honoka, Nishida Meika, Nojima Sakura, Lee Songa, Yakata Miyu
Subs: Tamazakura Kotono (Lee Songa, HT), Kitamura Nanami (Tamazakura Kotono, 82 mins), Furusawa Rui (Nojima Sakura, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Nishinaka Maho, Morinaka Hina
Scorers: Takarada Saori (15 mins)

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Hannah Stambaugh, Nezu Makoto, Hashinuma Maho (capt), Takahira Miyu, Morita Umi, Nakajo Yui, Tachibana Yo, Hirata Mai, Iseri Natsuki, Ueda Yuriko, Okuma Rana
Subs: Ibaraki Mitsuba (Ueda Yuriko, 69 mins), Yonei Honoka (Okuma Rana, 78 mins), Yosue Suzuka (Iseri Natsuki, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Asano Natsumi, Takahashi Fuko


Yamato Sylphid  3 - 0  Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 578)

This game was closer than the scoreline suggests, though Yamato won't mind how close the NUHW were on the field. A three-goal home win puts them third, four points ahead of today's rivals, who stay bottom. Yamazaki Yuki, who played for Nittaidai in these parts, scored the opener and Ishibuchi Yuki, formerly of the JSC, scored a second from the spot after thirty minutes. Very shortly after the second half restart Naito Yuka scored her first goal in league football to end the visitors' hopes of taking anything from this game.

Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho (capt), Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Tsuhako Yumiko, Matsuyama Tomo, Naito Yuka, Tagawa Hazuki, Yamazaki Yuki, Nishiyama Haruka, Ando Hikari, Ishibuchi Yuki
Subs: Kawai Akiko (Shikata Nao, HT), Akaboshi Nami (Yamazaki Yuki, 66 mins), Suga Momoka (Nabeshima Reika, 75 mins), Abe Sayaka (Ishibuchi Yuki, 85 mins), Nakazawa Yui (Onodera Shiho, 87 mins)
Scorers: Yamazaki Yuki (6 mins), Ishibuchi Yuki (30 mins, pen), Naito Yuka (47 mins)

Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Ogawa Mai, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Kikuchi Yuuka, Nagasawa Natsuki, Fukasawa Miki, Sekine Ayumi, Kai Sorami, Meguro Marina, Yamaya Ruka, Takahashi Miyuki, Kaneshige Sari
Subs: Matsumoto Sonoka (Yamaya Ruka, 55 mins), Abe Saori (Kaneshige Sari, 58 mins), Miura Yui (Fukasawa Miki, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Shimozono Nene, Horikoshi Kaori


Norddea Hokkaido  0 - 3  Tokiwagi Gakuen High School
(Attendance: 488)

Norddea's first home game in the Challenge League since 2011 ended in disappointment as Tokiwagi Gakuen showed their class again today in winning their third consecutive victory. Indeed victory for the schoolgirls looked likely as early as the sixth minute when Kobayashi Rikako gave them the lead from the penalty spot. That was Kobayashi's fourth goal of the season, and Kuratani Narumi scored her third of the season just after half-time to double the lead. Ichise Nana, Kobayashi's U-17 World Cup winning partner, scored the third with just under thirty minutes to go. Norddea drop to fifth, five points behind Tokiwagi Gakuen who stay top.

Norddea Hokkaido:
Watanabe Azusa, Kikuchi Yumeka, Hasatani Toko, Kannari Miki (capt), Arita Hitoe, Minato Akiho, Arai Yukari, Yamazaki Yuuna, Hoshiyama Ayaka, Saito Asami, Narumi Wakana
Subs: Sanogawa Yuri (Yamazaki Yuuna, 10 mins), Watanabe Mayuko (Narumi Wakana, 60 mins), Mori Misato (Saito Asami, 65 mins), Tomita Mai (Arai Yukari, 73 mins)
Unused subs: Konno Mai

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Suzuki Aguri, Kashihara Mayu, Kobayashi Nanako (capt), Genseki Kiyoka, Sato Yui, Ichise Nana, Doi Asuka, Suzuki Hinako, Takahashi Anna, Kuratani Narumi, Kobayashi Rikako
Subs: Okuda Seika (Suzuki Hinako, HT), Takikawa Yume (Kuratani Narumi, 69 mins), Okino Kurea (Doi Asuka, 78 mins), Yamahata Aya (Sato Yui, 87 mins), Numazawa Miyu (Kashihara Mayu, 87 mins)
Scorers: Kobayashi Rikako (6 mins, pen), Kuratani Narumi (50 mins), Ichise Nana (62 mins)

Nadeshiko Academy Cup Latest Results/Standings (April 25th)

East Division

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Albirex Niigata Ladies U-15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	AS Elfen Saitama Mari	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Japan Soccer College Lumiere	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	JEF United Rame Colza	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	JFA Academy Fukushima	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Nippon TV Menina Serias	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Nojima Stella Due Avvnire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Sfida Setagaya FC Youth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies JY	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	Vegalta Sendai Junior Youth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	Yamato Sylphid Correr U-15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Yokohama Aoba Ladies JY	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

West Division

		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	+/-	Points
1	Mashiki Renaissance Phoenix	1	1	0	0	3	2	1	3
2	Anclas Youth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Bunnys Kyoto SC flaps	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	INAC Kobe Leonessa U-15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	NGU Nagoya FC Ladies Youth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Okayama Yunogo Belle U-15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Ange Violet Hiroshima U-18	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0

April 25th:
Ange Violet Hiroshima U-18  2 - 3  Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto FC Phoenix