Please note that the Japanese names in these posts are written in Japanese order, i.e. Family Name followed by Given Name

Sunday, 20 July 2014

Nadeshiko League Fourteenth Round

Nippon TV Beleza  0 - 0  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 745)

Six consecutive wins had moved Beleza into within striking distance of the two league leaders, though they were stopped in their tracks today by JEF United in Hitachinaka. Neither side made any changes, and it was again Beleza's younger players who stood out, especially Tanaka Mina who had the majority of chances, though her disappointing season continued.

JEF United will probably be the happier of the two teams to pick up a point, though by Sunday evening they had dropped into the relegation section on goal difference. They have another relatively short trip to Kumagaya to take on Saitama, whom they beat earlier in the season. Beleza also play in Saitama, a day earlier on Saturday, when they face Urawa in a game they must win if they are to finish top after eighteen games.

Nippon TV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Kinoshita Shiori, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Ariyoshi Saori, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Momiki Yuka, Nakasato Yu, Tanaka Mina
Subs: Kobayashi Yayoi (Nakasato Yu, 63 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Momiki Yuka, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Ayaka, Doko Mayo, Kobayashi Miharu, Takahashi Saori, Shimada Chiaki

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Chino Shoko, Ueno Saki, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Hosaka Nodoka, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Anzai Yuka (Setoguchi Kozue, 32 mins), Kamogawa Miho (Ikadai Risa, 79 mins), Oya Madoka (Ueno Saki, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Tsurumi Ayaka, Yasuda Saki, Matsuura Nagisa
Booked: Chino Shoko


Okayama Yunogo Belle  1 - 4  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 2,310)

Having been comprehensively beaten by Beleza last weekend, Belle could not afford another slip to Urawa and got off to an ideal start when Asano Miki scored her third of the season in just the fourth minute, finishing calmly past Hirao after Matsuoka found her in space with a fine pass. With seven minutes gone the scores were level when Goto Michi's corner was turned into her own net by Nakano Manami.

In the second half Urawa dominated the play and it was again their superb newcomer Seike Kiko who scored the goals which won the game. After 56 minutes she scored from in front of goal when Goto's header fell invitingly for her. With four minutes remaining Seike scored again, from a header this time, with the ball coming, as with her previous goal, from a left-sided cross. Urawa scored another in additional time as Belle recorded another heavy defeat, Saito Akane with her second of the season from off the bench.

Urawa go three points clear at the top, though have a difficult final four games, beginning with a home tie against Beleza on Saturday. Belle make the long journey north to face Vegalta Sendai desperate to recover their form.

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Hosokawa Motoyo, Kitaura Miho, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Sachie, Kuzuma Riyo, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Asano Miki, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Unused subs: Taniguchi Kikumi, Kawano Saki, Fushiki Kaho, Nakada Maiko, Tanaka Mayu
Scorers: Asano Miki (4 mins)
Booked: Miyama Aya

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Dozono Ayano, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Wada Naoko, Shibata Hanae, Naomoto Hikaru, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Seike Kiko, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Ishii Saki (Kato Chika, 77 mins), Usui Rie (Wada Naoko, 83 mins), Saito Akane (Seike Kiko, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Nagano Fuka, Kira Chinatsu, Otaki Ami
Scorers: Own Goal (7 mins), Seike Kiko (56, 86 mins), Saito Akane (90+2 mins)


Iga FC Kunoichi  0 - 1  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 675)

Vegalta Sendai's away win against Iga meant their escape into the top six, while at the same time condemning Iga to contest the relegation section in the Exciting Series. Vegalta's recent bad run of just two draws from six games began with a home draw against Iga, but their recent run of three wins against the bottom three will give them impetus to finish the season well.

Goal chances were of extremely low supply in the first half, but six minutes into the second Hamada Haruka, playing up front in an unusual position, scored the goal that always looked likely to be enough to win the game. Two of Vegalta's best players this season, Kawamura Yuri and Takara Ryoko combined well at the edge of the box, with the latter bursting into the area with intent, and Hamada had little to do but turn her low cross home.

Vegalta take on Belle at home on Saturday hoping to inflict more damage on their visitors' fragile back line, while Iga have a very difficult game against INAC Kobe.

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ohashi Mio, Elise Kellond-Knight, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Kobayashi Makiko, Tsutsumi Saki, Matsunaga Yoshie, Haji Madoka
Subs: Sugita Ami (Matsunaga Yoshie, 55 mins), Ogawa Shiho (Haji Madoka, 65 mins), Tameka Butt (Tsutsumi Saki, 79 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Sato Ai, Kiyohara Marie, Sonomura Nana

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Saito Ayaka, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Osafune Kana, Sasaki Mayu, Inoue Ayaka, Kawamura Yuri, Uetsuji Yumi (capt), Kakazu Asuka, Takara Ryoko, Hamada Haruka
Subs: Tahara Nozomi (Inoue Ayaka, 86 mins), Irie Miki (Takara Ryoko, 90 mins), Ideue Asako (Kakazu Asuka, 90+4 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Takahashi Nana
Scorers: Hamada Haruka (51 mins)


INAC Kobe Leonessa  6 - 0  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 3,279)

With Kibi already destined to compete in the lower section in the Exciting Series, manager Ota Shinji decided to put Takahashi Chiho up front alongside Adachi Eriko and to put Muramatsu Mafuyu into the centre of defence. Another notable change was a first starting appearance for Fujita Suzuka in goal. INAC Kobe started with Kibi gradute Isokane Midori in midfield and with three at the back: Miyake, Kai and Polkinghorne. Noguchi started on the right side of midfield.

Takase scored INAC's first goal after just five minutes, when Noguchi crossed from the right and the league's top scorer did very well to head home out of Fujita's reach. Takahashi Chiho had a good chance to equalise at the other end not long after, but couldn't quite jump high enough.

Kibi stayed positive and Adachi Eriko beat the offside trap after sixteen minutes but seemed to panic and rush her shot which went badly wide. INAC responded and in the twentieth minute Isokane shot powerfully and the ball rebounded down just outside the goal before eventually being cleared.

Minamiyama did well to make a chance for herself off a pass from Takase and when both Muramatsu and Noma attempted to tackle her, they both did so poorly and a penalty was awarded, which Takase scored to make it 2-0 after twenty-seven minutes.

Kibi played much better in the first half of this game than they have done recently, and Fujita made a good impression in goal. INAC Kobe were taking things quite easy and were happy enough to be leading by two goals, especially as Kibi have never scored against them and the chances of a goal were slim.

Nagano and Tajima came in for Kurakazu and Adachi as Kibi looked to keep their shape. The two players taken off weren't at their best and the two younger players made a good start to the second half. Nishikawa had a good chance but shot wide and it was INAC who scored the next goal, Minamiyama again combining with Takase in the box though Kibi will feel they could have defended better. Takase got free of the defence far too easily a few minutes later and shot against the post. Takase's former teammate in school, Nishikawa Asuka, shot from well out but the ball rebounded back into play off the crossbar with Kaihori beaten.

Kyokawa Mai came into the game on 63 minutes, replacing two-goal heroine Takase Megumi and seconds later INAC Kobe had their fourth goal, Nishikawa Asuka inadvertently heading the ball into her own net.

With fourteen minutes remaining Tachibana Mami came on for Yoshitake Manami as Kibi made their last change. INAC Kobe made another change shortly afterwards, Minamiyama coming off for Ito Miki. Ito scored a goal not long after coming on, Noguchi passing it back for her to shoot home from the right side of the box.

Tajima recovered a poor INAC pass to run clear but was well tackled and though she got the ball back to Nishikawa, she shot wildly over as Kibi's last chance for a first-ever goal against INAC Kobe was missed.

Kyokawa showed persistance in following up to score a sixth from close range in additional time. INAC Kobe's goal difference was improved significantly by this result and they move above the three sides who are also on twenty-three points. Kibi's young players will be disappointed to have lost by so many given how much improvement they showed but they can improve further given more opportunities to play at theis level.

INAC Kobe are at home again next weekend to Iga FC Kunoichi; Kibi are also at home, hosting Niigata.

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Clare Polkinghorne, Kai Junko, Miyake Shiori, Noguchi Ayaka, Sawa Homare, Isokane Midori, Watanabe Ayaka, Nakajima Emi, Takase Megumi (capt), Minamiyama Chiaki
Subs: Kyokawa Mai (Takase Megumi, 64 mins), Ito Miki (Minamiyama Chiaki, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Nakada Ayu, Masuya Rika
Scorers: Takase Megumi (5, 27 mins (pen)), Minamiyama Chiaki (51 mins), Own Goal (64 mins), Ito Miki (80 mins), Kyokawa Mai (90+2 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Fujita Suzuka, Eguchi Mika, Kadota Rui, Muramatsu Mafuyu, Noma Fumika, Kurakazu Shiho, Yoshitake Manami, Oka Misako, Nishikawa Asuka, Adachi Eriko, Takahashi Chiho (capt)
Subs: Tajima Mitsuyo (Adachi Eriko, HT), Nagano Momoko (Kurakazu Shiho, HT), Tachibana Mami (Yoshitake Manami, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Miyake Ayumi, Nakai Yuna, Kanamori Ayaka


Albirex Niigata Ladies  1 - 2  AS Elfen Saitama
(Attendance: 1,365)

Having beaten Urawa away from home, Niigata will have felt they had enough to see off Saitama but it was not to be as the visiting side, guaranteed to compete in the lower section, came away with their third win of the season, their other two having both come against Kibi.

Saitama went in at half-time a goal up, Azami Rie with her fifth of another fine season. From a right-sided free kick which was not cleared, Nara Misaki had a shot at goal which was not well-struck but Azami was quickest to react to the situation and fired home well past Ichitani.

Niigata equalised after 64 minutes, Oishi Sayaka with a penalty after a foul in the area. Though expected to then push on to win, Niigata fell behind again five minutes later, Ito's corner volleyed home by Takahashi, who had just come on before the penalty kick had been taken and for whom this was her first ever league goal in her first season.

Niigata travel to Tsuyama to play Kibi, whom they beat by seven goals earlier in the season, and they cannot to slip up against the league's bottom side. Saitama play JEF United at home in Kumagaya.

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Obara Yuria, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Takamura Chisato, Takahashi Haruka, Saito Yuri, Sakaguchi Moeno, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Kodama Keiko, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Sayama Momoko (Kodama Keiko, 63 mins), Kubota Mayu (Oishi Sayaka, 76 mins), Kojima Miku (Takamura Chisato, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Okakura Mika, Shimokawa Saori, Yamada Shoko
Scorers: Oishi Sayaka (64 mins, pen)

AS Elfen Saitama:
Yamago Nozomi (capt), Akitaya Misato, Saito Natsumi, Takahashi Yuko, Takeyama Yuko, Hagiwara Aimi, Ito Kanako, Nara Misaki, Azami Rie, Arakawa Eriko, Suzuki Kaoruko
Subs: Takahashi Kaho (Suzuki Kaoruko, 63 mins), Saito Yuri (Nara Misaki, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Takeda Arisa, Sugiyama Takako
Scorers: Azami Rie (25 mins), Takahashi Kaho (69 mins)
Booked: Suzuki Kaoruko, Akitaya Misato

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Liga Student Results and Standings (July 12th)

Tohoku League Group B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Meisei High School44002622412
2Tohoku High School320110646
3Seiwa Gakuen High School21016243
4Mizusawa High School4103323-203
5Tsuruoka Higashi High School3003214-120

July 12th:
Tohoku High School  4 - 1  Tsuruoka Higashi High School




Kansai League Group A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Hinomoto Gakuen Senior HS44002002012
2Himeji Dokkyo University430114599
3Tokuyama University53026519
4Daisho Gakuen High School520379-26
5Mukogawa Women's University520369-36
6Osaka Seisho High School5005227-250

July 12th:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School  10 - 0  Osaka Seisho High School

Monday, 14 July 2014

Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (July 13th)

Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University118122291325
2Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth1180325111424
3Tokyo International University116052222018
4Musashigaoka College116051921-218
5Nippon TV Menina114161924-513
6JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18113262120111
7Kanto Gakuen University113261721-411
8University of Tsukuba113081229-179

July 12th:
Kanto Gakuen University  2 - 3  Tokyo International University

July 13th:
Waseda University  0 - 1  University of Tsukuba
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth  2 - 1  Musashigaoka College
Nippon TV Menina  2 - 2  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18


Kanto League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Yokohama FC Seagulls109014043627
2Shobi University118123572825
3Kokushikan University1071236211522
4Ota Ladies SC Esperanza105322217518
5Japan Aviation High School112271432-188
6Maebashi Ikuei High School101361534-196
7Tsukuba FC Ladies10127821-135
8Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies8107539-343

July 12th:
Ota Ladies SC Esperanza  5 - 1  Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies
Kokushikan University  7 - 3  Maebashi Ikuei High School
Yokohama FC Seagulls  5 - 0  Japan Aviation High School

July 13th:
Shobi University  1 - 0  Tsukuba FC Ladies




Kanto U-18 Princess League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Nippon TV Menina3300250259
2JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-185302215169
3Sfida Setagaya FC Youths4301155109
4Kashima-LSC311110644
5Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies3111314-114
6Yokosuka Seagulls U-181100160163
7AS Elfen Saitama Mari11003033
8Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies JY11001013
9Nojima Stella Kanagawa Due3003310-70
10INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-182002023-230
11Tsukuba FC Ladies U-184004135-340

July 12th:
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18  11 - 0  INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-18




Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1NGU Nagoya FC Ladies54012121912
2Fujieda Junshin High School64021751212
3Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana SHS44001421212
4Iwata Higashi High School5104414-103
5Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana JHS4103522-173
6FC Gifu Belta4004117-160


July 12th:
Fujieda Junshin High School  7 - 0  Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana Junior High School

July 13th:
Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana Junior High School  4 - 0  FC Gifu Belta
Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana Senior High School  1 - 0  Fujieda Junshin High School


Tokai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGADiffPoints
1Aichi Toho University64111981113
2Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite64021741312
3Toyota Ladies F.C.64021013-312
4Toyo High School6312119210
5Juven F.C.200208-80
6Kariya FC Project Sonia6006217-150

July 13th:
Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite  2 - 0  Kariya FC Project Sonia
Aichi Toho University  6 - 2  Toyota Ladies F.C.




Kansai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Daisho Gakuen High School66003162518
2Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies741227171013
3Placer Kobe64021718-112
4Kobe FC Ladies73132524110
5FC Vitoria73131312110
6Menina Kobe FC63032227-59
7FC Victories7223201648
8Kyoto Shiko SC421110737
9FC Terra62041316-36
10Diablossa Takada F.C.8008944-350

July 13th:
Placer Kobe  0 - 4  Kyoto Shiko SC
FC Vitoria  0 - 4  Daisho Gakuen High School
FC Victories  2 - 2  Kobe FC Ladies




Kyushu League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto98104814725
2Je Vrille Kagoshima87012491521
3Kunimi FC96212972220
4Yanagigaura High School85032317615
5Oita Trinita85032116515
6Kumamoto United SC Flora84042019112
7Anclas Youth94051326-1312
8Melsa Kumamoto FC9315526-2110
9New Wave Kitakyushu82241022-128
10Fukuoka Jo Gakuin High School8215621-157
11Alegre Caminho8125614-85
12Fukuoka University8116821-134
13Nakatsu FC Pomato8026216-142

July 13th:
Anclas Youth  4 - 1  Oita Trinita
Melsa Kumamoto FC  2 - 1  Fukuoka University
Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto  4 - 0  Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Junior & Senior High School
Kumamoto United SC Flora  1 - 5  Je Vrille Kagoshima
Nakatsu FC Pomato  0 - 0  Alegre Caminho
New Wave Kitakyushu  0 - 5  Kunimi FC

Sunday, 13 July 2014

Nadeshiko League Thirteenth Round

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies  1 - 0  INAC Kobe Leonessa
(Attendance: 1,091)

JEF United had come within seven minutes of beating INAC Kobe back in April, but on this occasion they were not to be denied and at the end of the weekend they sit in fifth.

Mikami Shoko brought in Setoguchi Kozue in place of Anzai Yuka for the home side, with INAC Kobe unchanged from the side which lost to Belle.

JEF United looked to get the ball out wide to create openings, with INAC going for a far more direct approach, looking to find Takase with long balls at every possible opportunity. In the opening exchanges there were few good chances though Ikadai did hit the crossbar from a free kick on eleven minutes. In the twentieth minute INAC had their best chance when Yamane Erina in the JEF goal advanced to meet Takase Megumi, but went to ground to early, only to be saved by a fine tackle by Ueno Saki. In the 36th minute Takase had another chance to shoot from a similar right-sided position but put the ball well wide. At the other end JEF were busy but didn't create clear openings to shoot on goal, Kawamura having the best chance after 39 minutes, though she shot well over after good build up play.

Five minutes after the restart Takase shot against the post and then shot just wide as INAC's pressure began to build, though Takase seemed to be their only attacking option. JEF United took the lead when they again attacked down the wing, on this occasion down the right through half-time substitute Anzai Yuka, who beat Watanabe to the goal line to get the ball into Sugasawa in the middle. Though her initial effort was blocking by the sliding Isokane, JEF's top scorer was not to be denied and she quickly followed up to score her tenth goal of the season.

Neither side made much of an impression thereafter, with the kind of attacking prowess seen from INAC Kobe in recent years noticeably lacking. JEF United stuck to their plan of spreading the play down the wings but were happy enough with a goal lead and didn't rashly look for another goal. In the end Kobe simply didn't have enough to overcome the JEF defence and have fallen to their fifth defeat of the season to leave them sixth, outside of the relegation zone only on goal difference. JEF United stay two points clear of danger with this result.

INAC Kobe will surely get back to winning ways this weekend at home to bottom side Kibi; JEF United travel north into Ibaraki to face Beleza, whom they beat in May.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Chino Shoko, Ueno Saki, Hosaka Nodoka, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Anzai Yuka (Hosaka Nodoka, HT), Kamogawa Miho (Ikadai Risa, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Tsurumi Ayaka, Oya Madoka, Matsuura Nagisa, Hanagiri Naomi
Scorers: Sugasawa Yuika (56 mins)

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Miyake Shiori, Isokane Midori, Clare Polkinghorne, Watanabe Ayaka, Minamiyama Chiaki, Sawa Homare, Masuya Rika, Nakajima Emi, Takase Megumi (capt), Tanaka Yoko
Subs: Kyokawa Mai (Tanaka Yoko, HT), Ito Miki (Masuya Rika, 64 mins), Noguchi Ayaka (Watanabe Ayaka, 73 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Kai Junko


Vegalta Sendai Ladies  8 - 0  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,482)

On a very wet and miserable day, the visiting Kibi had simply no answer to the marauding Vegalta Sendai for whom this eight-goal victory has given their hopes - and goal difference - a huge boost in the run-in. Kibi will now certainly contest the relegation series in the Exciting Series, and while Vegalta are still in the bottom four, they have given themselves a good chance of making the top six. Vegalta had a disappointing mid-season run but have now picked up full points from two games against the bottom two and next visit Iga, where they will be hopeful of another three points.

In the game itself, Kibi started well in the first twenty minutes as usual, but faltered badly as the game went on. Neither the defence nor the midfield is strong enough to hold the ball and the passing was very poor. Koyama Kie and Osafune Kane both scored a brace in the first half as it was clear by half-time that Vegalta would win by a considerable margin.

In the second half the goals flowed, as Kibi's defence seemed to almost stop trying at times. Goals came from Kakazu Asuka, Inoue Ayaka, Kawamura Yuri and Hamada Haruka. Osafune, Kakazu and Inoue all scored for the first time this season.

One moment of note for Kibi was the appearance as a substitute of Kanamori Ayaka, a fourth year student for whom this was the first league appearance, a reward for all of the hard work she has done behind the scenes. Kibi next play INAC Kobe and are unlikely to return home with anything but a heavy loss.

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Saito Ayaka, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Osafune Kana, Sasaki Mayu, Inoue Ayaka, Kawamura Yuri, Uetsuji Yumi (capt), Kakazu Asuka, Takara Ryoko, Koyama Kie
Subs: Hamada Haruka (Koyama Kie, HT), Kawashima Haruna (Kakazu Asuka, 70 mins), Irie Miki (Takara Ryoko, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Takahashi Nana, Ideue Asako, Sasaki Miwa
Scorers: Koyama Kie (21, 33 mins), Osafune Kana (38, 41 mins), Kakazu Asuka (47 mins), Inoue Ayaka (59 mins), Kawamura Yuri (76 mins), Hamada Haruka (78 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Noma Fumika, Kadota Rui, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Nagano Momoko, Kurakazu Shiho, Takano Saki, Yoshitake Manami, Komatsu Mina, Nishikawa Asuka, Hamamoto Marin
Subs: Takatsuka Ayane (Komatsu Mina, HT), Muramatsu Mafuyu (Yoshitake Manami, 76 mins), Kanamori Ayaka (Hamamoto Marin, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Fujita Suzuka, Nakai Yuna, Kanbara Misaki, Adachi Eriko


Okayama Yunogo Belle  0 - 4  Nippon TV Beleza
(Attendance: 3,034)

A hugely damaging loss for Belle in Shimane today, with the resurgent Beleza - six wins in a row for the Tokyo side - now just three points behind the two leaders. Only Belle made a change to their starting lineup, Hosokawa Motoyo coming in for Mizushima, who dropped to the bench.

Beleza took the lead seconds before the first half ended, Sakaguchi Mizuho once again unstoppable in the air as she headed in her seventh goal of the season from Momiki's left-sided free kick.

Belle were not at their attacking best, and it was Beleza who had more of the scoring chances, and in the second half they dominated play. On 66 minutes Sumida Rin doubled Beleza's lead, as Belle failed to clear a Beleza corner. The ball came to Sumida on the left from a failed interception and she skillfully curled the ball into the top corner away from the reach of Fukumoto.

Two late penalties added gloss to the scoreline, the first from Kobayashi Yayoi and the second from Yamaguchi Mami, only minutes into her first appearance since returning to the club. To add to Belle's woes, Kado Yuka was sent off for Belle, as it was she who committed both fouls.

Belle welcome leaders Urawa next week, a match which neither side dare lose. Beleza play near neighbours JEF United in Ibaraki.

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Hosokawa Motoyo, Kitaura Miho, Takahashi Sachie, Kuzuma Riyo, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Asano Miki, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Mizushima Kumi (Kitaura Miho, 52 mins), Fushiki Kaho (Asano Miki, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Hayashizaki Mei, Taniguchi Kikumi, Kawano Saki, Nakada Maiko
Sent off: Kado Yuka

Nippon TV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Kinoshita Shiori, Ariyoshi Saori, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Momiki Yuka, Nakasato Yu, Tanaka Mina
Subs: Kobayashi Yayoi (Sumida Rin, 79 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Tanaka Mina, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Ayaka, Kobayashi Miharu, Shimada Chiaki
Scorers: Sakaguchi Mizuho (45 mins), Sumida Rin (66 mins), Kobayashi Yayoi (88 mins, pen), Yamaguchi Mami (90+3 mins, pen)


Iga FC Kunoichi  4 - 1  AS Elfen Saitama
(Attendance: 466)

Iga put four past Saitama for the second time this season, leapfrogging them into eighth place. Tsutsumi scored her third of the season direct from a free kick just outside the area in the eighteenth minute to give the home side the lead at half-time. Just after the restart, Nakano Rino scored her first ever league goal to equalise, heading in from a rebound off the bar.

A penalty scored by Kobayashi Mariko on the hour mark restored the lead, and two more goals in the 69th and 71st minutes were enough to take all three points. Ogawa Shiho scored her first of the season for the first of those, with Yamago in the Saitama goal disappointed to let the ball squirm free of her grasp. The final Iga goal was an embarrassing own goal.

Both sides will almost certainly contest the relegation section of the Exciting Series, though Iga's two emphatic wins will give them great confidence that they can survive. They next host Vegalta Sendai, who are one place above them but eleven points clear. Saitama visit Niigata.

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ohashi Mio, Elise Kellond-Knight, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Kobayashi Makiko, Tsutsumi Saki, Matsunaga Yoshie, Haji Madoka
Subs: Ogawa Shiho (Haji Madoka, 61 mins), Sugita Ami (Tsutsumi Saki, 69 mins), Tameka Butt (Matsunaga Yoshie, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Sato Ai, Kiyohara Marie, Sonomura Nana
Scorers: Tsutsumi Saki (18 mins), Kobayashi Makiko (60 mins, pen), Ogawa Shiho (69 mins), Own Goal (71 mins)

AS Elfen Saitama:
Yamago Nozomi (capt), Azami Rie, Takeda Arisa, Saito Natsumi, Nara Misaki, Takahashi Kaho, Ito Kanako, Takeyama Yuko, Nakano Rino, Arakawa Eriko, Saito Yuri
Subs: Suzuki Kaoruko (Saito Yuri, 61 mins), Akitaya Misato (Takeyama Yuko, 71 mins), Hagiwara Aimi (Takahashi Kaho, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Takahashi Yuko
Scorers: Nakano Rino (47 mins)
Booked: Takeda Arisa


Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  0 - 2  Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 1,934)

Kamionobe Megumi got Niigata off to a tremendous start against leaders Urawa, scoring direct with her left foot from a free kick from well outside the penalty area. Urawa again started with the on-loan Hirao Chika in goal, and she was caught out by the flight of the ball, expecting a deflection which never came. Niigata, who had brought in Sayama and Sakaguchi, matched Urawa in the first half and on 26 minutes doubled their lead, Kamionobe scoring direct this time from a corner kick, with Hirao again beaten at the far post.

In the second half Urawa increased the intensity of their play significantly, with Niigata becoming extremely defensive. Urawa have yet to come from behind to win this season and today was to be no different, as none of their eleven chances in the second half came to furition. Urawa have slipped recently, with just eight points from their last five games, and with a more difficult run-in than their rivals, will need to beat Belle next weekend to maintain hopes of finishing top at the end of the Regular Series.

Niigata have improved to a great degree this season and will expect to win their next two fixtures, at home to Saitama and away to Kibi.

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Dozono Ayano, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Usui Rie, Shibata Hanae, Naomoto Hikaru, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Seike Kiko (Goto Michi, 27 mins), Otaki Ami (Kira Chinatsu, HT), Wada Naoko (Usui Rie, 71 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Ishii Saki, Saito Akane, Tomari Shiho

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Sayama Momoko, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Takamura Chisato, Takahashi Haruka, Saito Yuri, Sakaguchi Moeno, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saeki Aya, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Kubota Mayu (Oishi Sayaka, 69 mins), Kodama Keiko (Saeki Aya, 75 mins), Yamada Shoko (Sakaguchi Moeno, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Shimokawa Saori
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (2, 26 mins)
Booked: Sayama Momoko, Kubota Mayu

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Liga Student Results and Standings (July 6th)

Tohoku League Group C

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Tomioka High School421112847
2Sendai University2200210216
3Kitakami High School31206335
4Yamagata Johoku High School31113214
5Yamagata Nishi High School4004130-290

June 5th:
Yamagata Johoku High School  1 - 2  Tomioka High School




Kanto League Group C

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kanagawa University76013782918
2Shonan Gakuin High School74122114713
3Tokyo Met. Asuka High School53112992010
4University of Tsukuba530212669
5Shutoku Senior High School52219728
6Daito Bunka University7214241957
7Kuki High School6105838-303
8Ota Municipal Comm. High School6015241-391

July 5th:
Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School  14 - 0  Ota Municipal Commercial High School

Sunday, 6 July 2014

Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (July 7th)

Hokkaido League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Norddea Hokkaido76103213119
2Muroran High School75022852315
3Meisei High School7322158711
4Club Fields Linda73132011910
5Sapporo University Vista7205824-166
6Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio7007256-540

July 6th:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School  0 - 0  Norddea Hokkaido
Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School  7 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio
Club Fields Linda  0 - 2  Sapporo University Vista




Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University108112281425
2Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth1070323101321
3Musashigaoka College106041819-118
4Tokyo International University105051920-115
5Nippon TV Menina104061722-512
6Kanto Gakuen University103251518-311
7JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18103161918110
8University of Tsukuba102081129-186

July 5th:
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth  3 - 1  University of Tsukuba
Tokyo International University  1 - 4  Nippon TV Menina
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18  3 - 1  Kanto Gakuen University

July 6th:
Waseda University  3 - 0  Musashigaoka College


Kanto League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Yokohama FC Seagulls98013543124
2Shobi University107123472722
3Kokushikan University961229181119
4Ota Ladies SC Esperanza94321716115
5Japan Aviation High School102261427-138
6Maebashi Ikuei High School91351227-156
7Tsukuba FC Ladies9126820-125
8Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies7106434-303

July 5th:
Japan Aviation High School  2 - 4  Kokushikan University
Yokohama FC Seagulls  3 - 0  Shobi University




Kanto U-18 Princess League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Nippon TV Menina3300250259
2Sfida Setagaya FC Youths4301155109
3JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18420210556
4Kashima-LSC311110644
5Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies3111314-114
6Yokosuka Seagulls U-181100160163
7AS Elfen Saitama Mari11003033
8Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies JY11001013
9Nojima Stella Kanagawa Due3003310-70
10INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-181001012-120
11Tsukuba FC Ladies U-184004135-340

July 5th:
Tsukuba FC Ladies U-18  1 - 2  Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies




Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1NGU Nagoya FC Ladies54012121912
2Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana SHS3300132119
3Fujieda Junshin High School430110469
4Iwata Higashi High School5104414-103
5FC Gifu Belta3003113-120
6Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana JHS2002115-140


July 6th:
Iwata Higashi High School  0 - 3  Fujieda Junshin High School




Kansai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Daisho Gakuen High School55002762115
2Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies741227171013
3Placer Kobe54011714312
4FC Vitoria6312138510
5Kobe FC Ladies6303232219
6Menina Kobe FC63032227-59
7FC Victories6213181447
8FC Terra62041316-36
9Kyoto Shiko SC311167-14
10Diablossa Takada F.C.8008944-350

July 6th:
Menina Kobe FC  6 - 3  Diablossa Takada F.C.


Kansai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls65102922716
2INAC Kobe Leonessa B54102322113
3Otsu Victories SC641177013
4Osaka City Ladies FC64023782912
5Ritto FC Libro6402167912
6Vispo Sayama6213921-127
7Dreams Miki FC511348-44
8Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC7115619-134
9Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club7115332-294
10Toyotsu Women's FC6015028-281

July 6th:
Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC  0 - 1  Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club
Otsu Victories SC  1 - 0  Dreams Miki FC
Osaka City Ladies FC  10 - 1  Vispo Sayama
Toyotsu Women's FC  0 - 5  Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls




Shikoku League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kochi ganador FC77004033721
2Tokushima Lateesha760136112518
3Naruto Polaris Ladies FC74032322112
4Oota Gal72051222-106
5Kochi JFC Rosa72051025-156
6Matsuyama University70071048-380

July 6th:
Kochi ganador FC  6 - 0  Oota Gal
Tokushima Lateesha  4 - 2  Kochi JFC Rosa
Naruto Polaris Ladies FC  6 - 4  Matsuyama University




Chugoku League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Tokuyama University99005525327
2Hiroshima Okou FC962126101620
3Freyia FC Venus96032315818
4Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's95223152617
5FC Reve9405718-1112
6Yamaguchi Wings94051031-2112
7Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S93152521410
8Hiroshima University92251518-38
9Yamato Nadeshiko9216632-267
10FC Brancass Kurashiki9009349-460

July 5th:
Yamato Nadeshiko  0 - 6  Hiroshima Okou FC
FC Brancass Kurashiki  0 - 2  Yamaguchi Wings
Tokuyama University  4 - 0  Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S
Hiroshima University  0 - 1  FC Reve
Freyia FC Venus  0 - 3  Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's

July 6th:
Yamato Nadeshiko  0 - 3  Freyia FC Venus
FC Brancass Kurashiki  0 - 4  Hiroshima University
Tokuyama University  1 - 0  Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's
Hiroshima Okou FC  3 - 0  FC Reve
Yamaguchi Wings  3 - 2  Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S


Congratulations to Tokuyama University on winning their second Chugoku League title



Kyushu League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto87104414322
2Je Vrille Kagoshima76011981118
3Kunimi FC85212471717
4Oita Trinita75022012815
5Yanagigaura High School85032317615
6Kumamoto United SC Flora74031914512
7Anclas Youth8305925-169
8New Wave Kitakyushu72231017-78
9Fukuoka Jo Gakuin High School7214617-117
10Melsa Kumamoto FC8215325-227
11Alegre Caminho7115614-84
12Fukuoka University7115719-124
13Nakatsu FC Pomato7016216-141

July 6th:
Anclas Youth  1 - 0  Fukuoka University
Alegre Caminho  0 - 1  Melsa Kumamoto FC
Kunimi FC  5 - 0  Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Junior & Senior High School
Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto  5 - 0  Kumamoto United SC Flora
Oita Trinita  0 - 2  Yanagigaura High School
New Wave Kitakyushu  2 - 3  Je Vrille Kagoshima