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

Monday 27 May 2013

Regional Leagues - Latest Results/Standings (May 26th)

Hokkaido League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Norddea Hokkaido 3201142+126
2Otani Muroran High School 220080+86
3Meisei High School 220070+76
4Club Fields Linda 200208-80
5Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio 3003019-190

May 26th:
Otani Muroran High School  3 - 0  Club Fields Linda
Norddea Hokkaido  9 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio

The next matches are scheduled for June 2nd.



Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kanto Gakuen University6501155+1015
2Waseda University6420204+1614
3Musashigaoka College631276+110
4Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth6231137+69
5NTV Menina6213710-37
6University of Tsukuba612359-45
7Shobi University6114611-54
8Ota Ladies SC Esperanza6105324-213

Weekend of May 25th/26th:
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth  2 - 0  Kanto Gakuen University
Musashigaoka College  1 - 0  Shobi University
NTV Menina  2 - 2  Waseda University
Ota Ladies SC Esperanza  1 - 0  University of Tsukuba

The next matches are scheduled for the weekend of June 1st/2nd.



Kansai League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Placer Kobe4400151+1512
2Takarazuka El Baile FC3300124+89
3Kobe FC Ladies311152+34
4FC Vitoria311121+14
5Daisho Gakuen High School31113304
6Osaka City Ladies FC411238-54
7FC Victories210154+13
8Kyoto Shiko SC410368-23
9FC Terra310228-63
10INAC Kobe Leonessa B3003014-140

May 26th:
Placer Kobe  1 - 0  Kyoto Shiko SC

The next match is scheduled for June 2nd.



Chugoku League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Ange Violet Hiroshima4400220+2212
2Hiroshima Okou FC431071+610
3Tokuyama University4301182+169
4Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's4301182+169
5Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S4301127+59
6Freyia FC Venus4112516-114
7Yamaguchi Wings410337-43
8Yamato Nadeshiko4103210-83
9FC Reve4004312-90
10FC Brancass Kurashiki4004134-330

May 25th:
Tokuyama University  4 - 0  Yamaguchi Wings
Yamato Nadeshiko  0 - 5  Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S
Hiroshima Okou FC  1 - 1  Freyia FC Venus
Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's  2 - 1  FC Reve
FC Brancass Kurashiki  0 - 12  Ange Violet Hiroshima

May 26th:
Tokuyama University  4 - 1  Yamato Nadeshiko
Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S  2 - 1  Yamaguchi Wings
Hiroshima Okou FC  4 - 0  FC Reve
Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's  7 - 0  FC Brancass Kurashiki
Freyia FC Venus  0 - 4  Ange Violet Hiroshima

The next games are scheduled for the weekend of June 22nd/23rd.



Tokai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Aichi Toho University220060+66
2FC Project Sonia320152+36
3Toyota Ladies F.C.210121+13
4Tokoha Gakuen Junior HS00000000
5Juven F.C.100104-40
6Kanbara Club Megere200206-60

May 26th:
Aichi Toho University  2 - 0  FC Project Sonia

The next matches are scheduled for June 2nd.

Sunday 26 May 2013

Kansai Student Women's Soccer League (Spring) Third Round

Kansai - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Osaka University of H.S.S.3300431429
2Himeji Hinomoto College3300163139
3Kobe Shinwa Women's University33008449
4Mukogawa Women's University3210151147
5Himeji Dokkyo University301257-21
6Osaka International University3003216-140
7Seisen University3003216-140
8Kyoto Bunkyo University3003043-430

Osaka University of H.S.S. is the Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

May 26th:
Osaka University of H.S.S.  10 - 1  Osaka International University
Himeji Hinomoto College  4 - 3  Himeji Dokkyo University
Mukogawa Women's University  10 - 0  Kyoto Bunkyo University
Kobe Shinwa Women's University  4 - 2  Seisen University


Kansai - Second Division Block A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Ritsumeikan University321010287
2Kwansei Gakuin University2200310316
3Kobe Women's University21105144
4Hyogo University of T.E.3003021-210
5Wakayama University2002123-220

Hyogo University of T. E. is the Hyogo University of Teacher Education.

May 26th:
Kwansei Gakuin University  18 - 0  Wakayama University
Ritsumeikan University  4 - 0  Hyogo University of T.E.


Kansai - Second Division Block B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Biwako Seikei Sport College3210161157
2Osaka Kyoiku University22009186
3Kansai University3111204164
4Kyoto University of Education200209-90
5Nara University of Education2002030-300

May 26th:
Osaka Kyoiku University  6 - 0  Kyoto University of Education
Biwako Seikei Sport College  1 - 1  Kansai University

Saturday 25 May 2013

Challenge League Eighth Round

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies  1 - 4  Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 283)

Just as in their first meeting Cerezo Osaka Sakai took the lead, and on this occasion managed to hold on to the lead until well into the game. Their hitherto most impressive player, captain Nishida Meika, had given them the lead until Setagaya's top scorer Mori Hitomi hit a brace. Nagasawa Yume and Oshima Sayuri also scored as Setagaya eventually came away easy victors and their march towards the Nadeshiko League continues in impressive fashion.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Narisako Misaki, Azuma Manami, Toyohara Iroha, Morinaka Hina, Tanaka Mika, Inoue Hina, Hayashi Honoka, Fujiwara Nodoka, Nishida Meika (capt), Matsubara Shiho
Subs: Takarada Saori (Tanaka Mika, 62 mins), Nojima Sakura (Fujiwara Nodoka, 70 mins), Tamazakura Kotono (Matsubara Shiho, 77 mins), Furusawa Rui (Azuma Manami, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Ishiodori Nana
Scorers: Nishida Meika (10 mins)
Booked: Takarada Saori

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Kawaguchi Mana (capt), Fukuhara Nao, Oba Saori, Okada Ayame, Nagata Maya, Shano Miki, Tanaka Mariko, Kuwahara Yoshie, Minemoto Chizuru, Ikeda Takami, Mori Hitomi
Subs: Hori Yoshie (Minemoto Chizuru, 55 mins), Nagasawa Yume (Ikeda Takami, 67 mins), Oshima Sayuri (Shano Miki, 74 mins), Kotabe Yuri (Kuwahara Yoshie, 85 mins)
Scorers: Mori Hitomi (68, 77 mins), Nagasawa Yume (81 mins), Oshima Sayuri (86 mins)


Nojima Stella Kanagawa  0 - 1  AS Elfen Sayama FC
(Attendance: 472)

Sayama gained revenge for their opening day defeat to Nojima, Hagiwara Aimi scoring the important goal just after the hour mark. Having dropped two points to Nittaidai, the away side were desperate not to lose further ground on the leaders and held on for all three points.

Nojima Stella Kanagawa:
Kobayashi Shiori, Terada Reiko, Yoshida Ayaka, Sakamoto Juri (capt), Goto Maika, Yoshimi Natsuki, Yamane Hikari, Kinjo Airi, Inoue Yurie, Kawarazaki Nozomi, Kanai Nanae
Subs: Kataoka Saki (Yamane Hikari, 77 mins), Saito Haruna (Kawarazaki Nozomi, 77 mins), Nishimura Atsumi (Inoue Yurie, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Nanjo Masayo

AS Elfen Sayama FC:
Kobayashi Maiko, Akitaya Misato, Kobayashi Natsumi, Takahashi Yuko, Kiyohara Yuko, Ito Kanako (capt), Hagiwara Aimi, Uchida Saki, Azami Rie, Arakawa Eriko, Nara Misaki
Subs: Kawai Nayo (Akitaya Misato, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Arima Shizuka, Utsumi Yui, Saito Yuri, Sugiyama Takako
Scorers: Hagiwara Aimi (61 mins)


Bunnys Kyoto SC  1 - 1  Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 220)

Bunnys Kyoto have recovered well lately, picking up nine points in three games against three sides below them. Having lost to their visitors from Ehime in the opening game they were determined not to go down easily this time around. Kushige Aoi scored in the first half and they held the lead until the 73rd minute when Iwamoto Yuka combined with Nakada Maiko, with the veteran scoring her third of the season to rescue a point for her side. Both sides are now some distance behind the promotion challengers.

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Konno Mai, Yu Ji Eun, Saito Natsumi, Nakamura Miki, Saito Hitomi, Kameoka Natsumi, Kushige Aoi, Sawada Yuka, Tanihara Yukari, Toyoda Nayuha (capt), Yoshino Yuka
Subs: Akiyama Ryo (Yu Ji Eun, 81 mins), Yamaguchi Yurie (Kushige Aoi, 82 mins), Okawa Masami (Tanihara Yukari, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Iwasa Megumi, Yamashita Yu
Scorers: Kushige Aoi (36 mins)

Ehime FC Ladies:
Ueno Yukiko, Kushiyama Saki, Onoyama Nana, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Kuzuma Riyo, Iwamoto Yuka, Yamashiro Miyuki, Ogawa Manami, Akune Mana, Niwa Mizuho, Nakada Maiko
Subs: Horie Tomoko (Niwa Mizuho, HT), Ono Miyuu (Ogawa Manami, 62 mins), Arakawa Tomoe (Iwamoto Yuka, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Osako Hanako, Nakamura Miki
Scorers: Nakada Maiko (73 mins)


AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies  0 - 6  Tokiwagi Gakuen High School
(Attendance: 415)

There were no late dramatics this time for Tokiwagi Gakuen as they tore Nagano apart right from the kick off. Highlights included new pupil Kobayashi Rikako's first league goal since 2010, two more for local girl Sasaki Miwa, and Kawasaki and Komori both netting their second of the season. Nagano have significant work to do if they are to challenge for promotion next season.

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Jessica Lynne Klauzenberg, Hatano Saki, Tanaka Nami (capt), Yamashita Mayumi, Aoshima Miyabi, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Takagi Nao, Yoshida Aoi, Uchiyama Tomoka, Hamagaki Kana, Urasaki Yuka
Subs: Kukita Yuko (Hatano Saki, HT), Komatsu Misato (Yamashita Mayumi, 68 mins), Matsumoto Azumi (Jessica Lynne Klauzenberg, 71 mins), Sato Kaede (Yoshida Aoi, 80 mins), Kitagawa Minamo (Hamagaki Kana, 90+4 mins)

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Fukumura Kanae, Kawasaki Saya, Kakinoki Runa, Hirata Miki, Okakura Mika (capt), Nishikawa Ayaka, Ichise Nana, Shiraki Akari, Hirakuni Mizuki, Sasaki Miwa, Kobayashi Rikako
Subs: Sugihara Haruna (Kobayashi Rikako, 61 mins), Mitamura Momoko (Shiraki Akari, 70 mins), Kashihara Mayu (Sasaki Miwa, 77 mins), Yagami Yuriya (Hirata Miki, 83 mins), Komori Aoi (Nishikawa Ayaka, 83 mins)
Scorers: Kobayashi Rikako (9 mins), Shiraki Akari (22 mins), Sasaki Miwa (32, 66 mins), Kawasaki Saya (63 mins), Komori Aoi (90+3 mins)


Hoyo Sukarabu FC  0 - 4  Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 61)

Tagashira Yoko scored her first hat-trick of the season as Fukuoka brushed aside Hoyo Sukarabu who remain rooted to the bottom of the table with no points. Fujimoto added a fourth late on.

Hoyo Sukarabu FC:
Umemura Minami, Hashimoto Emiko, Kinoshita Yuuna, Himeno Kanako, Kondo Nanami, Sato Mitsuki, Kiyosue Chihiro, Hanabusa Misa, Matsumoto Mei, Kugimiya Risa, Suzu Arisa
Subs: Nagamatsu Maki (Hanabusa Misa, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Kodama Ririka, Katsuo Hitomi, Nakano Mizuki, Kusuno Kaho

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Jung Seul Won, Iimura Ami, Yanagita Shiori, Hanada Aiko, Ito Chisa, Ukita Kotone, Doshita Misato, Fujimoto Yuki, Kim Kyoung Sin, Shibuya Yumiko, Tagashira Yoko
Subs: Yoshizawa Ai (Ito Chisa, 45 mins), Kurahara Honami (Iimura Ami, 75 mins), Hirata Hikari (Kim Kyoung Sin, 82 mins), Lee Hae Mi (Shibuya Yumiko, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Shimada Megumi
Scorers: Tagashira Yoko (43, 68, 74 mins), Fujimoto Yuki (83 mins)


Je Vrille Kagoshima  1 - 8  Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 187)

Je Vrille Kagoshima were once again heavily beaten, this time by the visitors from Shizuoka, who have now scored as many goals in eight goals this season as they did in all 22 games of 2012. Sayama Momoko once again started up front and she scored two of her side's goals. Nishiyama Mei also scored twice to take her season's total to seven. For Kagoshima Saito scored a late goal and Oh Yu Sun was sent off very late in the game for a second bookable offence. Shizuoka's next match is a crunch tie against the impressive Nojima Stella Kanagawa. Kagoshima travel to play the JFA Academy in Gotenba, and all expectations are that they will be heavily beaten again.

Je Vrille Kagoshima:
Nakagawa Yoshimi, Hirata Misato, Oh Yu Sun, Yamada Kaori, Sakamoto Ayaka, Mok Sun Jung, Imanaka Yuri (capt), Mitsudome Kanami, Murai Kaori, Fukuishi Konan, Konishi Momoka
Subs: Saito Toshiko (Fukuishi Konan, 56 mins), Sannomiya Shiki (Murai Kaori, 83 mins)
Scorers: Saito Toshiko (82 mins)
Sent off: Oh Yu Sun

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Takahashi Miharu, Miyazaki Kaoru, Shimamura Kumiko, Kanefuda Anzu, Nishiyama Mei, Kubota Mitsuki, Ogata Yurika, Okuda Mika, Oda Kanna, Sayama Momoko (capt), Shirai Aoi
Subs: Hirano Asami (Oda Kanna, HT), Ishida Risa (Okuda Mika, 59 mins), Terada Ikumi (Takahashi Miharu, 80 mins), Kitaoka Chiaki (Shirai Aoi, 82 mins), Komagata Nana (Miyazaki Kaoru, 89 mins)
Scorers: Nishiyama Mei (20, 36 mins), Oda Kanna (38 mins), Shirai Aoi (48, 60 mins), Kubota Mitsuki (49 mins), Sayama Momoko (57, 77 mins)
Booked: Terada Ikumi, Miyazaki Kaoru


Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades  0 - 3  Nittaidai Football Club Ladies

(Attendance: 95)

Nittaidai had a facile win over Pleiades as they look to find some form entering the second third of the season. Uchida Misuzu scored on fifteen minutes to relieve any nerves the students may have had, with Oguri and Fuse also scoring late on, the latter with her first goal since enrolling from Kamimura Gakuen.

Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades:
Sato Masami, Suwabe Wakana, Taniguchi Emi, Oda Sayaka, Hirukawa Mio, Matsushita Norimi, Kanashiro Wakana (capt), Kawachi Erika, Miura Kyoko, Hamanaka Saki, Miyagawa Tomoko
Subs: Inoue Yurie (Miyagawa Tomoko, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Maruyama Kimi, Sato Mariko, Kawasumi Saki, Otawa Haruka
Booked: Miura Kyoko

Nittaidai Football Club Ladies:
Hiraide Haruka, Sakurai Mayuka, Abe Rie, Nagashima Hikari, Oki Shiho, Shimada Chiaki (capt), Ito Yukina, Oguri Mao, Ishii Chiharu, Yamaguchi Minami, Uchida Misuzu
Subs: Fuse Kanako (Yamaguchi Minami, 55 mins), Fujisawa Marin (Oki Shiho, 59 mins), Yamamoto Hirona (Ito Yukina, 72 mins), Nakayama Ayaka (Uchida Misuzu, 75 mins)
Scorers: Uchida Misuzu (15 mins), Oguri Mao (78 mins), Fuse Kanako (87 mins)


Japan Soccer College Ladies  1 - 2  JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 152)

The home side were unable to hold on for a point as the resurgent JFA Academy came away with all three points. Nakajo Yui scored her first of the season, with Nakashima Ayaka scoring her fourth to equalise. In the second half  Miyake Shiori scored her second in two games having come on as a substitute. The JSCL next look to repeat their early season defeat of Nittaidai, the Academy girls will expect a tidy win over Kagoshima.

Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Fukada Ayami, Kato Yoshimi, Takahashi Sakura, Kusakari Ayako (capt), Tadano Yuki, Sakaguchi Yuki, Mori Misato, Sasaki Shiori, Nakashima Ayaka, Toriumi Mai, Iwasaki Manami
Subs: Niiho Madoka (Mori Misato, HT)
Unused subs: Kawashima Kana, Sanada Kasumi, Yoneda Saki, Nomura Natsumi
Scorers: Nakashima Ayaka (41 mins)

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Hirao Chika, Kirsten Crowley, Hashinuma Maho, Kojima Miku (capt), Moriya Miyabi, Jamia Fields, Mizutani Yuki, Norimatsu Ruka, Nakajo Yui, Anna McClung, Ueda Yuriko
Subs: Miyake Shiori (Anna McClung, 57 mins), Kitagawa Hikaru (Nakajo Yui, 57 mins), Asano Natsumi (Kojima Miku, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Inoue Nene
Scorers: Nakajo Yui (37 mins), Miyake Shiori (60 mins)

Nadeshiko League Cup First Round

INAC Kobe Leonessa  2 - 0  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 3,278)

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Nakajima Emi, Kai Junko, Tanaka Asuna, Rebecca Moros, Ji So Yun, Sawa Homare, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Takase Megumi
Subs: Tanaka Yoko (Minamiyama Chiaki, 61 mins), Michigami Ayaka (Beverly Goebel-Yanez, 75 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Isokane Midori, Watanabe Ayaka
Scorers: Takase Megumi (40 mins), Ji So Yun (61 mins)

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Saita Yuki, Nakamura Mami, Osafune Kana, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Sasaki Mayu, Yasumoto Sawako, Takahashi Nana, Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Kawashima Haruna, Ito Minako
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Yasumoto Sawako, 64 mins), Narumiya Yui (Uetsuji Yumi, 79 mins), Yamamoto Risa (Nakamura Mami, 88 mins), Tahara Nozomi (Inoue Ayaka, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Saito Ayaka


Okayama Yunogo Belle  3 - 0  Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 2,217)

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Yasuda Kuniko, Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Tsuhako Yumiko (Mizushima Kumi, 71 mins), Fushiki Kaho (Yokoyama Kumi, 82 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Sakai Nozomi
Scorers: Nakano Manami (3 mins), Yokoyama Kumi (19, 54 mins)

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Sawada Norimi, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ono Suzuka, Kiyohara Marie, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Kobayashi Makiko, Tsutsumi Saki, Noichi Aya, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Haji Madoka (Kobayashi Makiko, HT), Sakumoto Fumika (Matsunaga Tomoe, HT), Sonomura Nana (Nakade Hikari, 59 mins), Sato Ai (Sonomura Nana, 71 mins)
Unused subs: Kuno Fubuki


NTV Beleza  4 - 2  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 430)

NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Doko Mayo, Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Momiki Yuka, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Kiryu Nanase, Tanaka Mina
Subs: Sumida Rin (Hara Natsuko, HT), Nakasato Yu (Momiki Yuka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Mochizuki Arisa, Sudo Akiko, Kobayashi Miharu
Scorers: Tanaka Mina (6 mins), Sakaguchi Mizuho (62 mins), Kiryu Nanase (72 mins), Hasegawa Yui (87 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Morimoto Kiyo, Takeda Arisa, Kadota Rui, Nakai Yuna, Kamata Ran, Shigemasa Kai, Sugita Ami (capt), Nishikawa Asuka, Hamamoto Marin, Kurakazu Shiho, Takahashi Chiho
Subs: Takano Saki (Hamamoto Marin, 67 mins), Nagano Momoko (Kurakazu Shiho, 73 mins), Yoshitake Manami (Kamata Ran, 76 mins), Noma Fumika (Takahashi Chiho, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede
Scorers: Kurakazu Shiho (11 mins), Sugita Ami (23 mins, pen)


Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  0 - 1  Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 1,114)

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Wada Naoko, Dozono Ayano, Sakamoto Riho, Takeyama Yuko, Fujita Nozomi, Naomoto Hikaru, Shibata Hanae, Kurishima Akari, Goto Michi (capt), Kira Chinatsu
Subs: Kato Chika (Kira Chinatsu, 61 mins), Yasuda Yuki (Naomoto Hikaru, 67 mins), Ishii Saki (Takeyama Yuko, 84 mins), Kohata Shiho (Fujita Nozomi, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Hatanaka Miyuka, Okuda Akiko (capt), Sato Kaede, Torao Naomi, Honda Saki, Matsuda Nozomi, Shimamura Yuko, Asano Miki, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Hazuki Yuki (Honda Saki, 59 mins), Kanjana Sung-Ngoen (Shimamura Yuko, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Risa, Hirano Satoko, Kinoshita Ai
Scorers: Okuda Akiko (72 mins)

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Regional Leagues - Latest Results/Standings (May 19th)

Hokkaido League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Meisei High School 220070+76
2Otani Muroran High School 110050+53
3Norddea Hokkaido 210152+33
4Club Fields Linda 100105-50
5Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio 2002010-100

May 12th:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School  2 - 0  Norddea Hokkaido
Otani Muroran High School  5 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio

The next matches are scheduled for May 26th.



Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kanto Gakuen University5500153+1215
2Waseda University5410182+1613
3Musashigaoka College52126607
4Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth5131117+46
5NTV Menina520358-36
6University of Tsukuba512258-35
7Shobi University5113610-44
8Ota Ladies SC Esperanza5005224-220

Weekend of May 18th/19th:
Waseda University  3 - 0  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth
University of Tsukuba  2 - 1  Shobi University
Kanto Gakuen University  2 - 1  NTV Menina
Musashigaoka College  2 - 0  Ota Ladies SC Esperanza

The next matches are scheduled for the weekend of May 25th/26th.



Kansai League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Placer Kobe3300141+139
2Takarazuka El Baile FC3300124+89
3Kobe FC Ladies311152+34
4FC Vitoria311121+14
5Daisho Gakuen High School31113304
6Osaka City Ladies FC411238-54
7FC Victories210154+13
8Kyoto Shiko SC310267-13
9FC Terra310228-63
10INAC Kobe Leonessa B3003014-140

May 19th:
FC Vitoria  0 - 1  Osaka City Ladies FC
Takarazuka El Baile FC  3 - 2  Kyoto Shiko SC
Placer Kobe  2 - 1  Daisho Gakuen High School
Kobe FC Ladies  1 - 2  FC Terra
FC Victories  3 - 0  INAC Kobe Leonessa B

The next match is scheduled for May 26th.



Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Fujieda Junshin High School2200101+96
2FC Gifu Belta210147-33
3Nagoya FC Ladies00000000
4Tokoha Gakuen Senior HS00000000
5Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite100103-30
6Iwata Higashi High School100103-30

May 12th:
FC Gifu Belta  3 - 0  Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite

May 19th:
Fujieda Junshin High School  7 - 1  FC Gifu Belta

The next match is scheduled for June 2nd.


Tokai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1FC Project Sonia220050+56
2Aichi Toho University110040+43
3Toyota Ladies F.C.210121+13
4Tokoha Gakuen Junior HS00000000
5Juven F.C.100104-40
6Kanbara Club Megere200206-60

May 12th:
Kanbara Club Megere  0 - 4  FC Project Sonia

May 19th:
Aichi Toho University  4 - 0  Juven F.C.
Toyota Ladies F.C.  0 - 1  FC Project Sonia

The next match is scheduled for May 26th.

Sunday 19 May 2013

Kansai Student Women's Soccer League (Spring) Second Round

Kansai - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Osaka University of H.S.S.2200330336
2Himeji Hinomoto College2200120126
3Kobe Shinwa Women's University22004226
4Mukogawa Women's University21105144
5Himeji Dokkyo University201123-11
6Osaka International University200216-50
7Seisen University2002012-120
8Kyoto Bunkyo University2002033-330

Osaka University of H.S.S. is the Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

May 19th:
Osaka University of H.S.S.  9 - 0  Seisen University
Himeji Hinomoto College  9 - 0  Kyoto Bunkyo University
Mukogawa Women's University  1 - 1  Himeji Dokkyo University
Kobe Shinwa Women's University  2 - 1  Osaka International University


Kansai - Second Division Block A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Ritsumeikan University21106244
2Kobe Women's University21105144
3Kwansei Gakuin University1100130133
4Wakayama University100115-40
5Hyogo University of T.E.2002017-170

Hyogo University of T. E. is the Hyogo University of Teacher Education.

May 19th:
Ritsumeikan University  5 - 1  Wakayama University
Kobe Women's University  4 - 0  Hyogo University of T.E.


Kansai - Second Division Block B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Biwako Seikei Sport College2200150156
2Kansai University2101193163
3Osaka Kyoiku University11003123
4Kyoto University of Education100103-30
5Nara University of Education2002030-300

May 19th:
Osaka Kyoiku University  3 - 1  Kansai University
Biwako Seikei Sport College  12 - 0  Nara University of Education

Saturday 18 May 2013

Challenge League Seventh Round

Sfida Setagaya FC  3 - 1  Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 472)

The highly-anticipated clash between two sides looking for promotion didn't disappoint the home fans, as Setagaya prevailed to move clear into second position. Shano gave Setagaya a very early lead, with Fujimoto equalising on ten minutes. Tanaka Mariko blasted home her first of the season on 26 minutes and from then on Setagaya were in complete control. Fukuoka had very few chances and with 21 minutes remaining the dependable Mori Hitomi scored her ninth of the season to secure the points. Setagaya will expect another three points as they take on Cerezo Osaka Sakai, whom they beat 8-2 on the opening day. Fukuoka will also fully expect victory as they make the short journey to Oita to play bottom side Hoyo Sukarabu.

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Kawaguchi Mana (capt), Fukuhara Nao, Kawashima Tamai, Usui Rie, Nagata Maya, Ikeda Takami, Tanaka Mariko, Tomiyama Hitomi, Shano Miki, Mori Hitomi, Shimojo Aya
Subs: Okada Ayame (Kawashima Tamai, HT), Oshima Sayuri (Ikeda Takami, HT), Kuwahara Yoshie (Tomiyama Hitomi, 72 mins), Mitsuma Mutsumi (Shano Miki, 79 mins)
Unused subs: Osaki Aimi
Scorers: Shano Miki (3 mins), Tanaka Mariko (26 mins), Mori Hitomi (69 mins)
Booked: Fukuhara Nao, Tomiyama Hitomi

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Shimada Megumi, Ito Chisa, Hanada Aiko (capt), Yanagita Shiori, Ukita Kotone, Doshita Misato, Kim Kyoung Sin, Yoshizawa Ai, Fujimoto Yuki, Shibuya Yumiko, Tagashira Yoko
Subs: Hirata Hikari (Kim Kyoung Sin, HT), Kurahara Honami (Shibuya Yumiko, 81 mins), Lee Hae Mi (Ito Chisa, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Jung Seul Won, Iimura Ami
Scorers: Fujimoto Yuki (10 mins)


Ehime FC Ladies  3 - 0  AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
(Attendance: 200)

Ehime got their promotion campaign back on track following last week's shock loss to Cerezo Osaka Sakai. Akune Mana scored her fourth of the season to give the home side the lead early in the first half, with half-time substitute Nakada Maiko scoring just two minutes after coming on. Kushiyama made sure of all three points with her second in three games sixteen minutes before the end. Ehime will be confident of beating Bunnys again next weekend, while Nagano have a tough home game against Tokiwagi, who beat them with an additional time penalty in their first meeting.

Ehime FC Ladies:
Ueno Yukiko, Kushiyama Saki, Onoyama Nana, Horie Tomoko, Nishimura Nozomi, Ogawa Manami, Yamashiro Miyuki, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Akune Mana, Kuzuma Riyo, Marugata Rie
Subs: Nakada Maiko (Kuzuma Riyo, HT), Ono Miyuu (Marugata Rie, 64 mins), Mukaidani Ayaka (Nishimura Nozomi, 78 mins), Arakawa Tomoe (Ogawa Manami, 78 mins), Iwamoto Yuka (Onoyama Nana, 84 mins)
Scorers: Akune Mana (15 mins), Nakada Maiko (47 mins), Kushiyama Saki (74 mins)
Booked: Horie Tomoko

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Jessica Lynne Klauzenberg, Kukita Yuko, Tanaka Nami (capt), Komatsu Misato, Aoshima Miyabi, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Takagi Nao, Yoshida Aoi, Uchiyama Tomoka, Hamagaki Kana, Hashiura Satsuki
Subs: Urasaki Yuka (Komatsu Misato, HT), Yamashita Mayumi (Uchiyama Tomoka, 76 mins), Sato Kaede (Hashiura Satsuki, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Shinohara Shihoko, Unoki Mao
Booked: Hashiura Satsuki


Tokiwagi Gakuen High School  4 - 1  Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies
(Attendance: 120)

Tokiwagi expected beat rival schoolgirls Cerezo Osaka Sakai, who managed only one shot in the entire match. That shot was good enough for a goal though, as it glanced in off a Tokiwagi player for an own goal to equalise Ichise Nana's first league goal since enrolling. Sasaki Miwa scored twice in the second half to continue her impressive run, and Shiraki Akari also showed her form with a goal just after Sasaki's second, with the latter supplying the final ball. Tokiwagi Gakuen are away in Nagano next weekend looking for continued improvement in their position, with their visitors today at home to the determined Setagaya.

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Fukumura Kanae, Kawasaki Saya, Kakinoki Runa, Okakura Mika (capt), Nishikawa Ayaka, Ichise Nana, Mitamura Momoko, Shiraki Akari, Mitsuhashi Asuka, Sasaki Miwa, Kobayashi Rikako
Subs: Hirakuni Mizuki (Mitsuhashi Asuka, HT), Sugihara Haruna (Kobayashi Rikako, 78 mins), Yagami Yuriya (Ichise Nana, 79 mins), Komori Aoi (Mitamura Momoko, 79 mins), Matsukubo Akari (Nishikawa Ayaka, 83 mins)
Scorers: Ichise Nana (8 mins), Sasaki Miwa (50, 71 mins), Shiraki Akari (72 mins)

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Hashimitsu Kyoka, Azuma Manami, Toyohara Iroha, Morinaka Hina, Tanaka Mika, Nishida Meika (capt), Hayashi Honoka, Fujiwara Nodoka, Matsubara Shiho, Takarada Saori
Subs: Maegawa Miki (Tanaka Mika, 61 mins), Inoue Hina (Takarada Saori, 67 mins), Narisako Misaki (Hayashi Honoka, 74 mins), Furusawa Rui (Matsubara Shiho, 74 mins), Ishiodori Nana (Fukunaga Erika, 90 mins)
Scorers: Own Goal (19 mins)


Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita  3 - 1  Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 189)

Shizuoka Sangyo stayed in the hunt for promotion with a relatively comfortable win over the JSCL, who had taken the lead early through Kato Yoshimi, scoring her first ever league goal. Sayama Momoko, unusually playing as a forwards, headed in an equaliser just before half-time and following the break the home side were able to pull away, with Oda Kanna and Shirai Aoi scoring. Shizuoka will be expected to win handsomely against Je Vrille Kagoshima in their next match, while the JSCL take on the JFA Academy against whom they drew their first match this season.

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Takahashi Miharu, Kanefuda Anzu, Shimamura Kumiko, Miyazaki Kaoru, Oda Kanna, Kubota Mitsuki, Ogata Yurika, Nishiyama Mei, Ishida Risa, Okuda Mika, Sayama Momoko (capt)
Subs: Shirai Aoi (Miyazaki Kaoru, HT)
Unused subs: Terada Ikumi, Takahata Airi, Komagata Nana, Iida Miku
Scorers: Sayama Momoko (42 mins), Oda Kanna (63 mins), Shirai Aoi (78 mins)

Japan Soccer College Ladies:

Fukada Ayami, Kato Yoshimi, Takahashi Sakura, Kusakari Ayako (capt), Sakaguchi Yuki, Sanada Kasumi, Yoneda Saki, Sasaki Shiori, Nakashima Ayaka, Nomura Natsumi, Toriumi Mai
Subs: Iwasaki Manami (Sanada Kasumi, HT), Tadano Yuki (Yoneda Saki, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Kawashima Kana, Mori Misato, Matsuzaki Ai
Scorers: Kato Yoshimi (14 mins)


Je Vrille Kagoshima  0 - 9  Nojima Stella Kanagawa
(Attendance: 179)

Kagoshima once again suffered an enormous defeat, this time to table-topping Kanagawa, for whom Yoshimi Natsuki scored four goals, including a direct free kick and a penalty in additional time. Their next game is the big home match against Sayama, Kagoshima will look for some improvement against Shizuoka.

Je Vrille Kagoshima:
Nakagawa Yoshimi, Oh Yu Sun, Mok Sun Jung, Yamada Kaori, Sakamoto Ayaka, Hirata Misato, Imanaka Yuri, Mitsudome Kanami, Murai Kaori, Konishi Momoka, Sannomiya Shiki (capt)
Subs: Saito Toshiko (Murai Kaori, 54 mins), Fukuishi Konan (Sannomiya Shiki, 85 mins)
Booked: Hirata Misato, Nakagawa Yoshimi, Imanaka Yuri

Nojima Stella Kanagawa:

Nanjo Masayo, Terada Reiko, Yoshida Ayaka, Sakamoto Juri (capt), Goto Maika, Yoshimi Natsuki, Yamane Hikari, Kinjo Airi, Inoue Yurie, Saito Haruna, Kanai Nanae
Subs: Kawarazaki Nozomi (Kinjo Airi, 58 mins), Kataoka Saki (Saito Haruna, 71 mins), Nishimura Atsumi (Inoue Yurie, 71 mins), Kobayashi Shiori (Nanjo Masayo, 78 mins)
Scorers: Inoue Yurie (20 mins), Yoshimi Natsuki (23, 52, 81, 90+2 (pen) mins), Saito Haruna (25 mins), Terada Reiko (66 mins), Kanai Nanae (67 mins), Kawarazaki Nozomi (90 mins)


Nittaidai Football Club Ladies  1 - 1  AS Elfen Sayama FC
(Attendance: 270)

Nittaidai finally showed what they are capable of as they came back from a goal down to draw with Sayama in a game which they dominated. Arakawa Eriko had headed Sayama into the lead following an Ito Kanako corner kick, but Sayama couldn't find another and in the second half Shimada Chiaki scored from the spot to give the students a richly deserved point. They next playing Pleiades expecting to take home all three points. Sayama go to Sagamihara looking to avenge their opening day defeat against Nojima Stella Kanagawa.

Nittaidai Football Club Ladies:
Hiraide Haruka, Sakurai Mayuka, Nagashima Hikari, Yamamoto Hirona, Oki Shiho, Shimada Chiaki (capt), Ito Yukina, Goto Ami, Ishii Chiharu, Oguri Mao, Uchida Misuzu
Subs: Fuse Kanako (Goto Ami, 64 mins), Yamaguchi Minami (Oguri Mao, 81 mins), Fujisawa Marin (Ishii Chiharu, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Nakayama Ayaka
Scorers: Shimada Chiaki (73 mins, pen)

AS Elfen Sayama FC:
Kobayashi Maiko, Akitaya Misato, Kobayashi Natsumi, Takahashi Yuko, Segi Aiki, Ito Kanako (capt), Hagiwara Aimi, Uchida Saki, Azami Rie, Arakawa Eriko, Nara Misaki
Subs: Suzuki Kaoruko (Nara Misaki, HT), Kiyohara Yuko (Segi Aiki, 51 mins)
Unused subs: Arima Shizuka, Sugiyama Takako, Kawai Nayo
Scorers: Arakawa Eriko (17 mins)
Booked: Kobayashi Maiko


JFA Academy Fukushima  7 - 0  Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades

(Attendance: 191)

The Academy had a very easy victory over nearby Pleiades, with Norimatsu Ruka scoring a hat-trick, Kojima Miku scoring two and Miyake Shiori and the visiting Carson Pickett also getting on the scoresheet. The Academy travel north to Niigata to play the JSCL next, with Pleiades hoping to keep a rein on the visiting Nittaidai.

JFA Academy Fukushima:

Hirao Chika, Kirsten Crowley, Hashinuma Maho, Miyake Shiori, Kitagawa Hikaru, Tachibana Yo, Norimatsu Ruka, Mizutani Yuki, Carson Pickett, Jamia Fields, Kojima Miku (capt)
Subs: Ueda Yuriko (Jamia Fields, 53 mins), Moriya Miyabi (Carson Pickett, 57 mins), Nakajo Yui (Kirsten Crowley, 67 mins)
Unused subs: Inoue Nene
Scorers: Kojima Miku (7, 72 mins), Norimatsu Ruka (30, 85, 90+1 mins), Carson Pickett (49 mins), Miyake Shiori (68 mins)

Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades:
Sato Masami, Suwabe Wakana, Taniguchi Emi, Kawachi Erika, Inoue Yurie, Oda Sayaka, Kanashiro Wakana (capt), Matsushita Norimi, Hirukawa Mio, Miyagawa Tomoko, Hamanaka Saki
Subs: Miura Kyoko (Oda Sayaka, HT)
Unused subs: Maruyama Kimi, Sato Mariko


Bunnys Kyoto SC  1 - 0  Hoyo Sukarabu FC
(Attendance: 120)

Bunnys dominated against Hoyo but could not find the breakthrough until the 79th minute when Sawada Yuka, recently transferred from AS Elfen Sayama, scored her first of the season past Umemura in the Hoyo goal. Bunnys win three consecutive games and move onto nine points and well clear of trouble at the bottom; Hoyo stay rooted to the foot of the table. Having lost to every team in their block they now look to pick up valuable points wherever possible. Their next match is a local derby against Fukuoka and it is unlikely that they will withstand the pressure.

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Konno Mai, Saito Hitomi, Saito Natsumi, Nakamura Miki, Akiyama Ryo, Kameoka Natsumi, Kushige Aoi, Sawada Yuka, Yu Ji Eun, Toyoda Nayuha (capt), Tanihara Yukari
Subs: Yoshino Yuka (Kushige Aoi, 24 mins), Yamaguchi Yurie (Tanihara Yukari, 84 mins), Okawa Masami (Yu Ji Eun, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Iwasa Megumi, Yamashita Yu
Scorers: Sawada Yuka (79 mins)

Hoyo Sukarabu FC:
Umemura Minami, Kinoshita Yuuna, Himeno Kanako (capt), Kondo Nanami, Hashimoto Emiko, Matsumoto Mei, Kiyosue Chihiro, Sato Mitsuki, Hanabusa Misa, Kugimiya Risa, Suzu Arisa
Subs: Nagamatsu Maki (Kiyosue Chihiro, HT)
Unused subs: Katsuo Hitomi, Wada Mari, Nakano Mizuki

Nadeshiko League Ninth Round

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies  0 - 0  Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 707)

Another low turnout for JEF United in Chiba saw a lively but ultimately disappointing match as neither side could find the breakthrough. JEF United will be pleased to have picked up their first point in three games, but will surely feel they should have taken all three. Niigata will also have felt they could have done more in the wake of their six-goal haul against Takatsuki.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Ueno Saki, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Takahashi Sachie, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Kawamura Yuri, Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kitagawa Saki (Ikadai Risa, 68 mins), Nakajima Chihiro (Yanai Rina, 79 mins), Ogawa Shiho (Kawamura Mari, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Yamamoto Naomi

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Hirai Sakina, Nakamura Kaede, Kitahara Kana, Obara Yuria, Saeki Aya, Saito Yuri, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Yamazaki Marumi, Kodama Keiko, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Yamamoto Arina (Oishi Sayaka, 68 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Takamura Chisato, Sakaguchi Moeno, Shimokawa Saori


Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki  0 - 3  Okayama Yunogo Belle

(Attendance: 1,158)

Takatsuki's season continues to look doomed, as they were very easily overwhelmed by the visitors from Okayama, who have turned things around following a disasterous start to the season. Arimachi Saori scored her second goal in two games in the first half, and in the second Yokoyama Kumi and Miyama Aya also scored, with all three players therefore now on two goals for the season. Belle now look forward to the League Cup and second half of the season with greater hope; Takatsuki's recent form gives the impression that there's little they can do to improve.

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Hatanaka Miyuka, Okuda Akiko (capt), Matsuda Nozomi, Asano Miki, Sato Kaede, Torao Naomi, Hazuki Yuki, Honda Saki, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Shimamura Yuko (Matsuda Nozomi, 73 mins), Kinoshita Ai (Hazuki Yuki, 81 mins), Kanjana Sung-Ngoen (Asano Miki, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Risa, Hirano Satoko

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Yasuda Kuniko, Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Fushiki Kaho (Yokoyama Kumi, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Tsuhako Yumiko, Sakai Nozomi, Yamaguchi Mami
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (15 mins), Yokoyama Kumi (54 mins), Miyama Aya (75 mins)


NTV Beleza  5 - 0  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,358)

Beleza completely overwhelmed Vegalta Sendai in Akita today with an impressive five-goal blitz. In the first half a headed goal from Kiryu was followed up by a goal from Sakaguchi Mizuho in her second start. Minutes after the restart Sakaguchi was on hand again to head home her second of the game, and this third goal for Beleza knocked the wind out of the visitors. Two minutes later Kiryu had her second of the game, and with a full thirty minutes remaining, Beleza's top scorer Tanaka Mina was on hand to score her fourth in three games and seventh for the season. Beleza now look forward to the defence of their League Cup title, while Vegalta Sendai will look to regroup and hope for the best in a tough group.

NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Doko Mayo, Ariyoshi Saori, Hasegawa Yui, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Momiki Yuka, Tanaka Mina, Kiryu Nanase
Subs: Hara Natsuko (Sumida Rin, 37 mins), Nakasato Yu (Kiryu Nanase, 63 mins), Kobayashi Miharu (Hasegawa Yui, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Mochizuki Arisa, Sudo Akiko
Scorers: Kiryu Nanase (18, 53 mins), Sakaguchi Mizuho (42, 51 mins), Tanaka Mina (60 mins)
Booked: Sumida Rin, Kiryu Nanase

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Sakai Yuki, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Osafune Kana, Sasaki Mayu, Inoue Ayaka, Takara Ryoko, Uetsuji Yumi, Yasumoto Sawako, Ito Minako, Ono Hitomi
Subs: Kawashima Haruna (Ono Hitomi, 62 mins), Yamamoto Risa (Inoue Ayaka, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Takahashi Nana, Ideue Asako


FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  0 - 6  INAC Kobe Leonessa
(Attendance: 1,687)

FC Kibi brought back Takahashi Chiho to the starting lineup for their meeting with INAC Kobe, for whom Takase Megumi made her first start since the opening day. The champions had made the best possible start to the defence of their title and were fully expected to win comfortably.

A fine ball from Sawa saw Kawasumi lift the ball perfectly over Morimoto to give INAC Kobe the lead after 45 seconds. From a deep free kick in the fifth minute the ball came through to Noma who had Kibi's first shot on target, though it was no trouble for Kaihori. Having conceded so early, Kibi clearly felt they hadn't too much to lose and continued to go forward and take shots when possible.

INAC Kobe were playing the ball around well in midfield and Ji had a chance in the eleventh minute but hit the post. At the back the champions were less sure of themselves, as Kibi looked to put pressure on their defenders. In the fourteenth minute Ji wasn't to be denied as a header back to her from Goebel-Yanez found her in enough space to blast home for the second goal.

INAC continued to make good chances for themselves with Kibi defending desperately, though the home side did get into some good but not great positions at the other end. After thirty minutes Noma was replaced by Adachi, and just after a good ball into the box was not dealt with by Imanishi and
Goebel-Yanez shot just wide.

Following a Kibi corner INAC broke well and Takase had a chance to shoot when Kawasumi laid the ball off to her, but her shot was weak and Morimoto saved comfortably.

At half-time Tanaka Shiho entered the game, replacing Imanishi in defence. Takase had another good
chance in the first minute but hit the post and the ball ran free. Kibi had done an awful lot of running and pressing in the first half and there was a feeling that they could become exhausted in the hot conditions.

Ji So Yun had her second in the 49th minute following a good Kawsumi pass to Goebel-Yanez and her layback found the Korean international in space and her shot into the top left hand corner was
perfect. A marvellous ball through to Kawasumi from Ji saw Kawasumi round Morimoto and then evade Muramatsu to roll the ball into the net for the fourth in the 57th minute. Moments later, Goebel-Yanez was on target but the power was lacking and it was an easy save for the goalkeeper. Tanaka Yoko entered the game with an hour gone, replacing Takase.

Takano Saki made her first appearance of the season, following a broken foot early in the year. She
replaced the hard-working Hamamoto in the 65th minute. A mistake by Tanaka Shiho put Goebel-Yanez in but she blasted over in the 68th minute.

Rebecca Moros made her way into the game with just over fifteen minutes to go as fatigue started to
play a large role. INAC continued to play well and Kibi looked for every chance to shoot at goal,
Nishikawa in particular was willing to try her luck from all angles and distances.

On 83 minutes Tanaka Asuna was replaced by Kibi graduate Isokane Midori, just moments after Kawasumi shot just wide of the left hand post, seeking out her hat-trick. Ji was caught late by Takahashi and was slightly injured, with Takahashi receiving a yellow card for her troubles.

INAC beat the offside trap in the 86th minute, Ji running clear and finding Tanaka Yoko in the middle
and she made no mistake from close range.Just at the end of additional time Ji So Yun scored a marvellous goal to give herself a hat-trick, running with the ball from well inside her own half and slotting home to her obvious delight.

INAC Kobe thus go into the League Cup campaign with a 100% record, while Kibi have five points.
They'll need to work hard to avoid relegation in the second half of the season. For INAC Kobe, the
title now seems only a matter of time.

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:

Morimoto Kiyo, Takeda Arisa, Imanishi Azusa, Muramatsu Mafuyu, Kamata Ran, Shigemasa Kai, Sugita Ami (capt), Hamamoto Marin, Nishikawa Asuka, Takahashi Chiho, Noma Fumika
Subs: Adachi Eriko (Noma Fumika, 31 mins), Tanaka Shiho (Imanishi Azusa, HT), Takano Saki (Hamamoto Marin, 65 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Kanbara Misaki
Booked: Hamamoto Marin, Takahashi Chiho

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Nakajima Emi, Kai Junko, Tanaka Asuna, Watanabe Ayaka, Ji So Yun, Sawa Homare, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Takase Megumi
Subs: Tanaka Yoko (Takase Megumi, 61 mins), Rebecca Moros (Watanabe Ayaka, 75 mins), Isokane Midori (Tanaka Asuna, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Michigami Ayaka
Scorers: Kawasumi Nahomi (1, 57 mins), Ji So Yun (14, 49, 90+3 mins), Tanaka Yoko (87 mins)


Iga FC Kunoichi  0 - 0  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 1,016)

Iga started with the same eleven which had beaten JEF United, with Urawa bringing Kishikawa back into the starting lineup following her one-match ban. Although Iga had more of the chances, neither side were able to produce a goal and the away side again picked up a single point as their struggles this season continue. Iga's run of wins comes to an end at three, though they will be delighted with their overall progress this season.

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Sawada Norimi, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ono Suzuka, Kiyohara Marie, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Kobayashi Makiko, Tsutsumi Saki, Noichi Aya, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Matsunaga Yoshie (Matsunaga Tomoe, 78 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Kobayashi Makiko, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Sato Ai, Yamaguchi Ayako, Haji Madoka
Booked: Kiyohara Marie

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Wada Naoko, Dozono Ayano, Sakamoto Riho, Takeyama Yuko, Yasuda Yuki, Fujita Nozomi, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Shibata Hanae, Goto Michi (capt)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Takeuchi Nozomi, Kurishima Akari, Naomoto Hikaru, Kira Chinatsu

Monday 13 May 2013

Regional Leagues - Latest Results/Standings (May 12th)

Hokkaido League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Meisei High School110050+53
2Norddea Hokkaido110050+53
3Otani Muroran High School00000000
4Club Fields Linda100105-50
5Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio100105-50

May 12th:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School  5 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio
Norddea Hokkaido  5 - 0  Club Fields Linda

The next matches are scheduled for May 19th.



Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kanto Gakuen University4400132+1112
2Waseda University4310152+1210
3Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth4130114+76
4NTV Menina420246-26
5Musashigaoka College411246-24
6Shobi University411258-34
7University of Tsukuba402237-42
8Ota Ladies SC Esperanza4004222-200

Weekend of May 11th/12th:
Ota Ladies SC Esperanza  1 - 8  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth
University of Tsukuba  0 - 2  Kanto Gakuen University
Shobi University  3 - 0  NTV Menina
Musashigaoka College  0 - 3  Waseda University

The next matches are scheduled for the weekend of May 18th/19th.

Sunday 12 May 2013

Kansai Student Women's Soccer League (Spring) First Round

Kansai - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Osaka University of H.S.S.1100240243
2Mukogawa Women's University11004043
3Himeji Hinomoto College11003033
4Kobe Shinwa Women's University11002113
5Himeji Dokkyo University100112-10
6Seisen University100103-30
7Osaka International University100104-40
8Kyoto Bunkyo University1001024-240

Osaka University of H.S.S. is the Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

May 12th:
Osaka University of H.S.S.  24 - 0  Kyoto Bunkyo University
Himeji Hinomoto College  3 - 0  Seisen University
Mukogawa Women's University  4 - 0  Osaka International University
Kobe Shinwa Women's University  2 - 1  Himeji Dokkyo University


Kansai - Second Division Block A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kwansei Gakuin University1100130133
2Ritsumeikan University10101101
3Kobe Women's University10101101
4Wakayama University00000000
5Hyogo University of T.E.1001013-130

Hyogo University of T. E. is the Hyogo University of Teacher Education.

May 12th:
Kwansei Gakuin University  13 - 0  Hyogo University of T.E.
Ritsumeikan University  1 - 1  Kobe Women's University


Kansai - Second Division Block B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kansai University1100180183
2Biwako Seikei Sport College11003033
3Osaka Kyoiku University00000000
4Kyoto University of Education100103-30
5Nara University of Education1001018-180

May 12th:
Biwako Seikei Sport College  3 - 0  Kyoto University of Education
Nara University of Education  0 - 18  Kansai University