Nadeshiko League Division 2 Twenty-third Round

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  3 - 0  Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 354)

This game was played on October 31st

As expected Kibi were much too strong for the visiting Japan Soccer College and goals from Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin and Ikejiri Mayu - the team's top scorer this year with nine goals - moves them back above Fukuoka into eighth place. Kibi's goal difference is vastly superior to that of Fukuoka, so a draw in their final game away to Setagaya would be enough to keep them up if Fukuoka were to win. Fukuoka play Nittaidai at home. The Japan Soccer College have long been relegated and they finish with a home game against Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara.

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Fujita Suzuka, Noma Fumika (capt), Yoshida Nagisa, Shanna Hudson, Nagano Momoko, Yoshitake Manami, Tachibana Rei, Mamyo Sena, Ikejiri Mayu, Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin
Subs: Kanbara Misaki (Hamamoto Marin, HT), Kadota Rui (Nagano Momoko, 82 mins), Tajima Mitsuyo (Kurakazu Shiho, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Sakamoto Aoi, Miyaji Asuka, Tachibana Mami, Komatsu Mina
Scorers: Kurakazu Shiho (19 mins), Hamamoto Marin (33 mins), Ikejiri Mayu (90 mins)

Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kawashima Kana, Chan Wing Sze, Takahashi Sakura (capt), Kusakari Ayako, Sano Saki, Tsurumi Marina, Sasaki Shiori, Yamazaki Sayuri, Saito Mami, Sakaguchi Yuki, Tanabe Riena
Subs: Cheung Wai Ki (Tsurumi Marina, 75 mins)
Unused subs: Hamada Momoka, Nomura Natsumi, Honda Suzuno, Matsumoto Hotaru


AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies  4 - 2  AS Harima Albion
(Attendance: 1,051)

This match was played on October 4th

Nagano recovered from their recent slump to once again extend their lead at the top to six points with four games remaining. Yokoyama Kumi scored twice in the first twenty minutes, with Makii adding a third moments later, her first goal in a season in which she has started every game. Chiba Sonoko replied soon after, but in the second half Tomari Shiho restored Nagano's three-goal lead. Chiba, who's had a fine season, scored her thirteenth of the year two minutes from time for a personal consolation.

Nagano travel west to Kibi looking to maintain their steady course towards the top flight, Harima host Nojima in the first game of the weekend, on Saturday.

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Hayashizaki Mei, Tanaka Nami (capt), Yajima Yuki, Noguchi Miya, Kunisawa Shino, Hamagaki Kana, Makii Kasane, Omiya Reona, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Yokoyama Kumi, Tomari Shiho
Subs: Hashiura Satsuki (Uchiyama Tomoyo, 69 mins), Uchiyama Tomoka (Yokoyama Kumi, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Goshima Kyoka, Wada Makoto
Scorers: Yokoyama Kumi (3, 18 mins (pen)), Makii Kasane (21 mins), Tomari Shiho (49 mins)

AS Harima Albion:
Kirihata Kotono, Minami Chiho, Nishiyama Emi, Fujimoto Madoka (capt), Sakai Nozomi, Kondo Akane, Okajima Eri, Imai Haruka, Chiba Sonoko, Fushiki Kaho, Koyano Yuu
Subs: Yamaguchi Saya (Koyano Yuu, 61 mins), Machida Akari (Kondo Akane, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Sugimoto Aoi, Egami Narumi, Nishino Yuka
Scorers: Chiba Sonoko (23, 88 mins)
Booked: Minami Chiho, Sakai Nozomi


Ange Violet Hiroshima  0 - 1  Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 302)

This match was played on October 4th

Fukuoka's remarkable recovery continued today, a late Fujimoto penalty combined with a fine defensive performance keeping Hiroshima quiet to give the ninth-placed team consecutive victories for the first time this season. Fukuoka have now gained on Kibi and are only five points behind. Both Kibi and Fukuoka play next Monday, the former against leaders Nagano and the latter against Ehime. The two sides face each other on the 25th in what may be this year's decisive match for both.

Ange Violet Hiroshima:
Kameda Megumi, Akagi Fumika, Saito Hitomi, Takeda Yuki (capt), Konishi Natsuki, Yamaguchi Yurie, Watanabe Kazumi, Akamine Mizuki, Katsurama Fumina, Saihara Mizuki, Mizuno Yuri
Subs: Kuramoto Aya (Saihara Mizuki, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Uetani Kumiko, Kitagawa Kana, Kato Nozomi, Kinjo Nanae, Egashira Ayuki, Tateishi Sae

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Kishi Hoshimi, Fujisawa Marin (capt), Komatsu Misato, Hanada Aiko, Marugata Rie, Yatsugi Akane, Doshita Misato, Yanagita Shiori, Fukui Shihori, Fujimoto Yuki, Ukita Kotone
Subs: Kobayashi Natsumi (Komatsu Misato, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Ito Chisa, Sakanashi Sakura, Doi Narumi
Scorers: Fujimoto Yuki (85 mins, pen)


Nittaidai Fields Yokohama  4 - 0  Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 103)

This match was played on August 9th

Nittaidai brushed aside the challenge of Ehime, leaving the Shikoku side with little or no chance of a playoff spot. All of the home side's goals came in the second half, Maeda Risa took her tally for the season to six, with captain Sakurai Mayuka and newcomer Sato Mitsuki both adding gloss to the scoreline in the final six minutes. Nittaidai play again in August, at home to Kibi; Ehime next play in September, at home to Nojima.

Nittaidai Fields Yokohama:
Inoue Nene, Sakurai Mayuka (capt), Oga Risako, Abe Rie, Nozu Erika, Hirata Hikari, Kojima Wakiko, Miura Momo, Ishii Chiharu, Maeda Risa, Sato Mitsuki
Subs: Goto Ami (Ishii Chiharu, 70 mins), Seno Yuki (Maeda Risa, 84 mins), Yamakawa Natsuki (Sato Mitsuki, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Hiraide Haruka, Nagashima Hikari, Matsunaga Saki, Uchida Misuzu
Scorers: Maeda Risa (52, 74 mins), Sakurai Mayuka (84 mins), Sato Mitsuki (89 mins)

Ehime FC Ladies:
Nakamura Saki, Haruyama Saori, Nishimura Nozomi, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Kariya Maiko, Kawamura Akari, Iwamoto Yuka, Yamashiro Miyuki, Ogawa Manami, Oya Ayumi, Sakurai Yuika
Subs: Ono Miyuu (Kawamura Akari, 51 mins), Watai Shiori (Iwamoto Yuka, 52 mins), Nomura Haruka (Ogawa Manami, 62 mins)
Unused subs: Osako Hanako, Nakachi Hinako


Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara  2 - 0  Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 832)

This match was played on August 22nd

Despite only winning by two goals, Nojima were well in control of this match and this latest victory keeps them on course to finish second in the division. Yoshimi Natsuki opened the scoring in the tenth minute with her ninth goal of the season, and Nojima had to wait until eight minutes from time for a second, which came courtesy of captain Oyama Saki, who reached five goals for 2015.

Nojima are next in action on September 5th, when they host Ehime; Setagaya are away to unbeaten leaders Nagano the following day.

Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara:
Kobayashi Shiori, Ishida Minami, Yoshida Ayaka, Hirano Yuka, Kobayashi Miharu, Yoshimi Natsuki, Kawashima Haruna, Tanaka Yoko, Oyama Saki (capt), Gonno Takako, Inoue Yurie
Subs: Nagasawa Madoka (Inoue Yurie, 64 mins), Minamino Arisa (Tanaka Yoko, 78 mins), Kanai Nanae (Kawashima Haruna, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Genevieve Richard, Terada Reiko, Setoguchi Nana, Kawarazaki Nozomi
Scorers: Yoshimi Natsuki (10 mins), Oyama Saki (82 mins)

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Ishino Himeka, Tanaka Mariko, Nagata Maya, Ito Yukina, Tanaka Marina (capt), Tomiyama Hitomi, Mori Hitomi, Suda Ayaka, Nakamura Yushika, Yamamoto Naomi, Sunoki Yurie
Subs: Hasegawa Aoi (Suda Ayaka, 71 mins), Nagasaki Akane (Yamamoto Naomi, 71 mins), Hori Yoshie (Nakamura Yushika, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Machi Tamaki, Okada Ayame, Shano Miki, Murakami Akane