Challenge League Eleventh Round

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School  3 - 0  Tsukuba FC Ladies
(Attendance: 200)

This game was played on July 12th

Tsukuba returned to the scene of their only league win thus far, but the home side were in no mood for another surprise and within a few minutes Kobayashi Rikako had won and scored a penalty kick to give her side the lead. Tsukuba barely registered a shot on target in the entire game and in the sweltering heat Tokiwagi Gakuen could take their time. Two further goals followed, once from Kuratani Narumi which Tsukuba goalkeeper Kunika Shoko almost saved and a late strike Suzuki Hinako in additional time was her first ever league goal.

Tsukuba replaced Aoki Risa with Kawasaki Shiori coming for her fifth start of the season

Kobayashi Rikako scythes her way through the Tsukuba defence and is brought down for a penalty kick by goalkeeper Kunika Shoko

Kobayashi scores easily and now lead the Challenge League scoring chart with nine goals

Kuratani Narumi broke free and took this early shot at goal...

Kunika valiantly tried to stop the shot but it found its way home as the hosts took charge

Kamei Yumi, a graduate of nearby Seiwa Gakuen, takes on Takahashi Anna of Tokiwagi Gakuen

One of many good chances created by the direct running of Takahashi...

Kikuchi Sayaka just did enough to prevent Kuratani from scoring a second

In additional time Suzuki Hinako scored her first ever league goal to complete a fine victory

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Ono Asuka, Satake Anna, Kobayashi Nanako (capt), Genseki Kiyoka, Sato Yui, Ichise Nana, Takahashi Anna, Kobayashi Rikako, Kuratani Narumi, Doi Asuka, Furudate Chito
Subs: Saito Mayu (Doi Asuka, 80 mins), Kashihara Mayu (Sato Yui, 82 mins), Suzuki Hinako (Kuratani Narumi, 82 mins), Iwaki Ayano (Furudate Chito, 85 mins), Suzuki Aguri (Ono Asuka, 90+3 mins)
Scorers: Kobayashi Rikako (5 mins, pen), Kuratani Narumi (36 mins), Suzuki Hinako (90+2 mins)

Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko (capt), Kikuchi Sayaka, Hirano Kiyomi, Saida Nagisa, Fujii Shiho, Kamei Yumi, Imanaka Yuri, Ina Chijiru, Shibata Kanaho, Shibata Emi, Kawasaki Shiori
Subs: Koike Riko (Ina Chijiru, 63 mins), Ojima Hitomi (Shibata Kanaho, 63 mins), Aoki Risa (Hirano Kiyomi, 82 mins), Oyama Sari (Kikuchi Sayaka, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Murakami Rumika


Yokohama FC Seagulls  6 - 1  Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 184)

In a complete reversal of their fortunes against the NUHW in their most recent game, today Yokohama scored early and often to make them strong favourites to reach the end-of-season playoffs. Yamamoto Emi scored the opener within seconds of kickoff and there followed a hat-trick for Tanaka Yui and one goal each for Yoshida Mizuki and Fujikake Mayu. Kai Sorami scored the visitors' only goal of the game. The NUHW don't play again until the twenty-third, but for Yokohama a visit next week to Yamato may be decisive.

Yokohama FC Seagulls:
Asari Maya, Nakai Miku, Miyashita Nanami, Tanaka Keiko, Yamamoto Kana, Fujikake Mayu, Muta Kaori, Yamamoto Emi (capt), Sato Nagisa, Yoshida Mizuki, Tanaka Yui
Subs: Shibata Manami (Yoshida Mizuki, 73 mins), Kanazawa Mami (Muta Kaori, 78 mins), Deguchi Haruna (Asari Maya, 84 mins), Imai Sayuri (Tanaka Keiko, 84 mins), Senda Marina (Yamamoto Kana, 84 mins)
Scorers: Yamamoto Emi (1 min), Tanaka Yui (13, 38, 53 mins), Yoshida Mizuki (32 mins), Fujikake Mayu (63 mins)

Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Ogawa Mai, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Yamazato Arisu, Kikuchi Yuuka, Takahashi Mako, Sekine Ayumi, Kai Sorami, Meguro Marina, Matsumoto Sonoka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Fukasawa Miki
Subs: Nagasawa Natsuki (Matsumoto Sonoka, 62 mins), Abe Saori (Tsunemasu Tomomi, 62 mins), Miura Yui (Fukasawa Miki, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Yoshinaga Yuuki, Kaneshige Sari
Scorers: Kai Sorami (33 mins)


Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita  2 - 1  NGU Nagoya FC Ladies
(Attendance: 177)

Two goals in two minutes were enough for Shizuoka Sangyo to stay in serious contention for a playoff spot, with Nagoya now three points behind, a lone reply from Kawai Nayo not enough to undo the hosts' good first-half work. Shizuoka Sanyo next play Bunnys, with whom they are level on points, and Nagoya host the resurgent JFA Academy, all sides needing a win.

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Inukai Ayano, Shiroshita Chinatsu, Shimamura Kumiko, Yamada Yui, Kubota Mitsuki, Kanno Mie, Kanefuda Anzu (capt), Nishiyama Mei, Ishida Risa, Hirano Asami, Oda Kanna
Subs: Kuchiki Hikaru (Kubota Mitsuki, 78 mins), Fujita Momoka (Shimamura Kumiko, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Terada Ikumi, Nakase Akane, Okuda Mika
Scorers: Shiroshita Chinatsu (57 mins), Ishida Risa (58 mins)
Booked: Oda Kanna

NGU Nagoya FC Ladies:
Takahashi Miharu, Oshima Kaho (capt), Shimada Yuka, Terada Mayu, Sugiyama Yuka, Koike Ayano, Shibayama Fumina, Takenaka Rina, Kato Ibuki, Imai Mayura, Sato Ao
Subs: Ogawa Yui (Shimada Yuka, HT), Kuwata Chisa (Imai Mayura, 61 mins), Kawai Nayo (Kato Ibuki, 68 mins), Kato Ayaka (Sato Ao, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Unoki Mao
Scorers: Kawai Nayo (73 mins)
Booked: Sato Ao


Norddea Hokkaido  2 - 2  Yamato Sylphid
(Attendance: 223)

Both sides led this game and neither will be happy with a point as it leaves both some distance behind second-placed Yokohama. Narumi Wakana scored both the first and last goals for Norddea, with Matsuyama and Ishibuchi netting for Yamato. Next Sunday Norddea are again at home and will expect victory over Tsukuba. Yamato host local rivals Yokohama in a crucial meeting for both.

Norddea Hokkaido:
Watanabe Azusa, Kikuchi Yumeka, Mori Misato, Kannari Miki (capt), Watanabe Mayuko, Hasatani Toko, Sanogawa Yuri, Narumi Wakana, Arai Yukari, Saito Asami, Hoshiyama Ayaka
Subs: Tomita Mai (Saito Asami, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Konno Mai, Kan Miran, Uno Rei, Hashimoto Eri
Scorers: Narumi Wakana (19, 84 mins)
Booked: Sanogawa Yuri

Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho (capt), Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Tsuhako Yumiko, Matsuyama Tomo, Naito Yuka, Tagawa Hazuki, Abe Sayaka, Suga Momoka, Endo Reira, Ishibuchi Yuki
Subs: Yamazaki Yuki (Tagawa Hazuki, 61 mins), Yamamoto Rina (Suga Momoka, 64 mins), Kawai Akiko (Naito Yuka, 75 mins), Yoneda Saki (Ishibuchi Yuki, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Nakazawa Yui
Scorers: Matsuyama Tomo (31 mins), Ishibuchi Yuki (79 mins)
Booked: Shikata Nao, Tsuhako Yumiko


JFA Academy Fukushima  2 - 1  Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto
(Attendance: 100)

The JFA Academy came from behind and won this game with a very late goal to both give themselves renewed hope of a playoff place and leave Kumamoto bottom of the pile and struggling. The away side had taken the lead through Hori Natsumi, who scored her second of the season, at the end of the first half but the Academy came back very strongly in the second half, with goals from Okuma and Ibaraki, the latter of which was the winner. Both sides are away next Saturday, the Academy go to Nagoya while Kumamoto visit the unbeaten Cerezo Osaka Sakai. 

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Hannah Stambaugh, Takahashi Fuko, Hashinuma Maho, Takahira Miyu, Iseri Natsuki, Tachibana Yo, Yonei Honoka, Kitagawa Hikaru, Ibaraki Mitsuba, Okuma Rana, Ueda Yuriko
Subs: Endo Jun (Kitagawa Hikaru, HT), Yosue Suzuka (Ueda Yuriko, 77 mins), Nakajo Yui (Okuma Rana, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Chikazawa Rena, Chiba Nanami
Scorers: Okuma Rana (68 mins), Ibaraki Mitsuba (90+1 mins)

Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto:
Nakashima Mizuho, Kitagawa Minamo, Mine Tomomi, Kurahara Honami, Hamada Erina, Hori Natsumi, Nakamura Miki, Kameoka Natsumi, Kutsuna Arisa, Kimura Eri, Terasawa Nozomi (capt)
Subs: Tagashira Yoko (Terasawa Nozomi, 60 mins)
Unused subs: Ushijima Natsuki, Koshi Azusa, Kouji Eri
Scorers: Hori Natsumi (45 mins)


Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies  3 - 3  Bunnys Kyoto SC
(Attendance: 272)

Bunnys Kyoto are the first side to take a point from Cerezo Osaka Sakai this season, but it will be small consolation as they threw away a two goal lead to allow their hosts back into the game. Bunnys next face Shizuoka Sangyo in a very important game; West Division champions Cerezo welcome bottom side Kumamto.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Nishinaka Maho, Inoue Hina, Wakisaka Reina, Katsuoka Miyu, Morinaka Hina, Nishida Meika (capt), Tanaka Mika, Hayashi Honoka, Furusawa Rui, Matsubara Shiho, Takarada Saori
Subs: Yakata Miyu (Tanaka Mika, HT), Nojima Sakura (Matsubara Shiho, 63 mins), Tsutsui Riko (Inoue Hina, 64 mins), Maegawa Miki (Furusawa Rui, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Fukunaga Erika
Scorers: Matsubara Shiho (29 mins), Nojima Sakura (68 mins), Yakata Miyu (78 mins)

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Shinomaru Saki, Hanazaki Rena, Ikeda Asumi, Yamamoto Yumi (capt), Shibuya Yumiko, Sawada Yuka, Minami Mana, Matsuda Nozomi, Kushige Aoi, Nishikawa Itsuki, Yoshizawa Ai
Subs: Okawa Masami (Kushige Aoi, HT), Momii Mika (Yoshizawa Ai, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Gocho Misaki, Hata Misaki, Akiyama Ryo
Scorers: Matsuda Nozomi (16 mins), Nishikawa Itsuki (54 mins), Minami Mana (63 mins)