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

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Nadeshiko League Cup Seventh Round

Okayama Yunogo Belle  5 - 2  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,512)

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Yasuda Kuniko, Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Mizushima Kumi, Fushiki Kaho, Yamaguchi Mami
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (11 mins), Own Goal (62 mins), Miyama Aya (70, 90+2 mins), Nakano Manami (82 mins)

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Yamamoto Risa, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Osafune Kana, Sasaki Mayu, Yasumoto Sawako, Takahashi Nana, Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Sakai Yuki, Inoue Ayaka
Subs: Nakamura Mami (Sasaki Mayu, HT), Ideue Asako (Shimokozuru Aya, HT), Tahara Nozomi (Yasumoto Sawako, 70 mins), Kawashima Haruna (Inoue Ayaka, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki
Scorers: Yasumoto Sawako (3 mins), Tahara Nozomi (90+1 mins)
Booked: Shimokozuru Aya


Iga FC Kunoichi  2 - 3  Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 448)

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ohashi Mio, Kiyohara Marie, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Noichi Aya, Haji Madoka, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Sakaguchi Sakie (Matsunaga Yoshie, HT), Tsutsumi Saki (Matsunaga Tomoe, 69 mins), Sakumoto Fumika (Miyasako Tamami, 89 mins)
Scorers: Miyasako Tamami (65 mins), Noichi Aya (66 mins)
Booked: Matsunaga Yoshie, Noichi Aya, Kiyohara Marie

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Koganemaru Sachie, Yamamoto Arina, Takamura Chisato, Kitahara Kana, Obara Yuria, Saeki Aya, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Yamazaki Marumi, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Hirai Sakina (Yamamoto Arina, 67 mins)
Unused subs: Ichitani Tomoko, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakaguchi Moeno, Shimokawa Saori
Scorers: Yamamoto Arina (32 mins), Yamazaki Marumi (53 mins), Oishi Sayaka (59 mins)


Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  5 - 1  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,316)

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Wada Naoko, Kohata Shiho, Sakamoto Riho, Dozono Ayano, Kishikawa Natsuki, Yasuda Yuki, Shibata Hanae, Fujita Nozomi, Kato Chika, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Saito Akane (Kohata Shiho, 57 mins), Kira Chinatsu (Shibata Hanae, 78 mins), Tomari Shiho (Yasuda Yuki, 80 mins), Tajiri Yumi (Ikeda Sakiko, 86 mins), Nariai Hiromi (Kato Chika, 86 mins)
Scorers: Goto Michi (9, 32, 34 mins), Kira Chinatsu (80 mins), Tomari Shiho (85 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Imanishi Azusa, Kadota Rui, Kamata Ran, Shigemasa Kai (capt), Takano Saki, Yoshida Mayu, Hamamoto Marin, Kurakazu Shiho, Noma Fumika
Subs: Morimoto Kiyo (Isashi Kaede, HT), Nakai Yuna (Kadota Rui, HT), Adachi Eriko (Yoshida Mayu, HT), Takatsuka Ayane (Kurakazu Shiho, 58 mins)
Unused subs: Yoshitake Manami
Scorers: Hamamoto Marin (53 mins)
Booked: Kadota Rui


Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki  0 - 3  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 521)

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Hatanaka Miyuka, Okuda Akiko (capt), Matsuda Nozomi, Naphat Seesraum, Torao Naomi, Asano Miki, Shimamura Yuko, Kanjana Sung-Ngoen, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Sato Kaede (Kanjana Sung-Ngoen, HT), Itami Emi (Naphat Seesraum, 54 mins), Takatani Misato (Matsuda Nozomi, 61 mins), Hirano Satoko (Shimamura Yuko, 72 mins), Takahashi Chizuru (Asano Miki, 83 mins)
Booked: Tsuboi Ayako

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Takahashi Sachie, Hosokawa Motoyo, Ogawa Shiho, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Matsuura Nagisa, Kawamura Mari, Kawamura Yuri (capt), Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kamogawa Miho (Ikadai Risa, 65 mins), Anzai Yuka (Matsuura Nagisa, 65 mins), Ueno Saki (Ogawa Shiho, 78 mins), Haruyama Saori (Hosokawa Motoyo, 83 mins), Funada Mayu (Yamane Erina, 85 mins)
Scorers: Ikadai Risa (6 mins), Fukasawa Risa (37 mins, pen), Ogawa Shiho (74 mins)

Friday, 12 July 2013

Nadeshiko League Cup Sixth Round

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki  0 - 1  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 805)

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Hatanaka Miyuka, Okuda Akiko (capt), Hirano Satoko, Sato Kaede, Asano Miki, Torao Naomi, Hamada Haruka, Kanjana Sung-Ngoen, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Hazuki Yuki (Maruyama Karina, 63 mins), Matsuda Nozomi (Asano Miki, 63 mins), Naphat Seesraum (Hirano Satoko, 73 mins), Shimamura Yuko (Hazuki Yuki, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Risa
Booked: Kanjana Sung-Ngoen

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Wada Naoko, Kohata Shiho, Sakamoto Riho, Dozono Ayano, Kishikawa Natsuki, Yasuda Yuki, Shibata Hanae, Fujita Nozomi, Kato Chika, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Kira Chinatsu (Kato Chika, 70 mins), Saito Akane (Kohata Shiho, 79 mins), Tomari Shiho (Yasuda Yuki, 90+3 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Kurishima Akari
Scorers: Kohata Shiho (49 mins)


Iga FC Kunoichi  1 - 0  Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 475)

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ohashi Mio, Kiyohara Marie, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Noichi Aya, Haji Madoka, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Sakaguchi Sakie (Matsunaga Yoshie, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Sato Ai, Sakumoto Fumika, Miyakawa Hazuki, Tsutsumi Saki
Scorers: Nakade Hikari (55 mins)
Booked: Matsunaga Yoshie, Michikura Hiroko

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, 63 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Yokoyama Kumi, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Fushiki Kaho, Nakagawa Chihiro


FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  0 - 4  NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 584)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Imanishi Azusa, Kadota Rui, Kamata Ran, Shigemasa Kai (capt), Takano Saki, Takatsuka Ayane, Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin, Nagano Momoko
Subs: Yoshida Mayu (Nagano Momoko, 38 mins), Noma Fumika (Takatsuka Ayane, 54 mins), Nakai Yuna (Kamata Ran, 83 mins), Yoshitake Manami (Takano Saki, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Morimoto Kiyo

NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Doko Mayo, Ariyoshi Saori, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Nakasato Yu, Hasegawa Yui, Kiryu Nanase
Subs: Momiki Yuka (Nakasato Yu, HT), Tanaka Mina (Hara Natsuko, 69 mins), Mochizuki Arisa (Soyama Kanako, 81 mins), Sudo Akiko (Iwashimizu Azusa, 82 mins), Kobayashi Misaki (Shimizu Risa, 86 mins)
Scorers: Kiryu Nanase (8 mins), Hasegawa Yui (48 mins), Momiki Yuka (61 mins), Tanaka Mina (88 mins)


Vegalta Sendai Ladies  0 - 4  INAC Kobe Leonessa

(Attendance: 4,745)

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Yamamoto Risa, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Osafune Kana, Sasaki Mayu, Yasumoto Sawako, Takahashi Nana, Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Kawashima Haruna, Ito Minako
Subs: Sakai Yuki (Kawashima Haruna, HT), Inoue Ayaka (Sasaki Mayu, HT), Tahara Nozomi (Yasumoto Sawako, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Nakamura Mami
Booked: Yasumoto Sawako

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Rebecca Moros, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Watanabe Ayaka, Minamiyama Chiaki, Ji So Yun, Nakajima Emi, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Takase Megumi
Subs: Miyake Shiori (Rebecca Moros, 33 mins), Tanaka Yoko (Kawasumi Nahomi, HT mins), Michigami Ayaka (Beverly Goebel-Yanez, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Shimizu Akane
Scorers: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (4, 72 mins), Takase Megumi (31 mins), Kawasumi Nahomi (34 mins)
Booked: Watanabe Ayaka, Miyake Shiori

Monday, 8 July 2013

Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (July 7th)

Tokai League Division One


PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Fujieda Junshin High School44001511412
2Nagoya FC Ladies4301132119
3Tokoha Gakuen Senior HS11003033
4Iwata Higashi High School310237-43
5FC Gifu Belta4103512-73
6Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite4004017-170

July 7th:
Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite  0 - 4  Fujieda Junshin High School

The next match is scheduled for July 14th.




Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University106402962322
2Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Y105322112918
3Kanto Gakuen University106041711618
4NTV Menina94141116-513
5Ota Ladies SC Esperanza103251026-1611
6Musashigaoka College103161013-310
7University of Tsukuba9234914-59
8Shobi University10226817-98

July 6th/7th:
University of Tsukuba 1 - 1  Waseda University
Kanto Gakuen University  1 - 0  Musashigaoka College
Shobi University  1 - 2  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth
Ota Ladies SC Esperanza  4 - 0  NTV Menina

The next matches are scheduled for the weekend of July 13th/14th/15th.



Hokkaido League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Norddea Hokkaido65012752215
2Meisei High School54011521312
3Otani Muroran High School6402157812
4Club Fields Linda5104415-113
5Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio6006032-320

July 7th:
Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School  2 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio
Norddea Hokkaido  2 - 1  Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School

The next matches are scheduled for July 21st.



Kansai League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Placer Kobe66001711618
2Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies55001951415
3FC Vitoria63211551011
4Daisho Gakuen High School5212166107
5FC Victories521211927
6Kyoto Shiko SC621389-17
7Osaka City Ladies FC7214722-157
8Kobe FC Ladies511359-44
9FC Terra5113412-84
10INAC Kobe Leonessa B6006226-240

July 7th:
Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies  3 - 1  Daisho Gakuen High School
FC Vitoria  3 - 0  Kobe FC Ladies
Placer Kobe  1 - 0  FC Victories
INAC Kobe Leonessa B  1 - 4  Osaka City Ladies FC
FC Terra  1 - 1  Kyoto Shiko SC

The next matches are scheduled for July 28th.




Chugoku League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Ange Violet Hiroshima77004704721
2Tokuyama University76013943518
3Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S75021913615
4Hiroshima Okou FC7412169713
5Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's74032218412
6Freyia FC Venus62131020-107
7Yamato Nadeshiko7214620-147
8Yamaguchi Wings7214925-167
9FC Reve7007425-210
10FC Brancass Kurashiki6006644-380

July 7th:
Tokuyama University  8 - 0  FC Reve
Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S  3 - 1  Hiroshima Okou FC
Ange Violet Hiroshima  4 - 0  Aosaki SC Hanako Clover's
Yamato Nadeshiko  2 - 2  Yamaguchi Wings

The next match is scheduled for July 13th.

Sunday, 7 July 2013

Kansai Student Women's Soccer League (Spring) Play-Offs

July 7th:
Seisen University  2 - 3  Osaka Kyoiku University
Kyoto Bunkyo University  1 - 2  Kwansei Gakuin University

Osaka Kyoiku University and Kwansei Gakuin University have been promoted to the First Division for the Autumn Series. Seisen University and Kyoto Bunkyo University have been relegated to the two Second Divisions.

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Challenge League Fourteenth Round

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies  0 - 7  Tokiwagi Gakuen High School
(Attendance: 237)

A heavy thunderstorm wasn't enough to slow down Tokiwagi Gakuen as they moved level at the top overnight with a heavy defeat of Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies in Sakai on Saturday evening. Ito Miki showed her class in scoring a hat-trick, Shiraki Akari scored twice to keep up her good record this year and Kawasaki Saya and Sasaki Miwa also scored one each, the latter with her twelfth in as many games. Tokiwagi Gakuen look like contenders for their third title in four years, and it will be fascinating to see how they perform against the teams in the A Block. Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies next play Nojima Stella Kanagawa in what will be another stern test.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Narisako Misaki, Azuma Manami, Toyohara Iroha, Morinaka Hina, Hayashi Honoka, Inoue Hina, Matsubara Shiho, Nishida Meika (capt), Fujiwara Nodoka, Tanaka Mika
Subs: Maegawa Miki (Matsubara Shiho, HT), Nojima Sakura (Fujiwara Nodoka, HT), Takarada Saori (Tanaka Mika, HT), Ueno Seiru (Azuma Manami, 74 mins), Ishiodori Nana (Fukunaga Erika, 78 mins)

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Fukumura Kanae, Kawasaki Saya, Kakinoki Runa, Hirata Miki, Okakura Mika (capt), Matsukubo Akari, Nishikawa Ayaka, Mitamura Momoko, Ito Miki, Sasaki Miwa, Shiraki Akari
Subs: Sugihara Haruna (Matsukubo Akari, 61 mins), Hirakuni Mizuki (Mitamura Momoko, 70 mins), Kadowaki Shihomi (Sasaki Miwa, 77 mins), Fujino Suzuka (Ito Miki, 77 mins), Komori Aoi (Shiraki Akari, 78 mins)
Scorers: Ito Miki (17, 42, 55 mins), Shiraki Akari (24, 72 mins), Kawasaki Saya (68 mins), Sasaki Miwa (75 mins)


Nojima Stella Kanagawa  8 - 0  Je Vrille Kagoshima
(Attendance: 326)

Kagoshima once again were heavily beaten and it appears to be simply a matter of time before they are relegated to the Kyushu League. For Nojima their top scorers Yoshimi, Inoue and Kanai all scored twice, with one each for Yamane and Nagasawa, with the former scoring a well deserved first of the season. More notably, club captain Oyama Saki appeared as a substitute in the second half, making her first appearance for the club having just recovered from injury. Nojima take on Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies in Sakai on the 27th as the league now enters the final stages. Kagoshima will take on Tokiwagi Gakuen on Sunday and all expectations are for a very easy win for the schoolgirls.

Nojima Stella Kanagawa:
Nanjo Masayo, Terada Reiko, Yoshida Ayaka, Sakamoto Juri (capt), Goto Maika, Yoshimi Natsuki, Yamane Hikari, Nagasawa Madoka, Inoue Yurie, Kinjo Airi, Kanai Nanae
Subs: Kawarazaki Nozomi (Nagasawa Madoka, 58 mins), Saito Haruna (Inoue Yurie, 58 mins), Kataoka Saki (Yamane Hikari, 69 mins), Oyama Saki (Kinjo Airi, 69 mins), Kobayashi Shiori (Nanjo Masayo, 76 mins)
Scorers: Inoue Yurie (2, 36 mins), Yamane Hikari (10 mins), Yoshimi Natsuki (15, 74 mins), Nagasawa Madoka (56 mins), Kanai Nanae (63, 65 mins)
Booked: Oyama Saki

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


AS Elfen Sayama FC  2 - 0  Nittaidai Football Club Ladies
(Attendance: 326)

Sayama's largest home crowd of the season turned out to see the debut performance of Ohno Shinobu, recently returned from an unhappy spell in France. By the time of her entry into the game in the 37th minute Sayama were already a goal up through Ito Kanako and were quite comfortable against a Nittaidai side missing their three biggest names. Nittaidai fought well but couldn't really get things going as they had against Nojima, and a goal just before the end for Arakawa Eriko relieved any nerves in the home camp. Sayama next play Hoyo whom they should be very comfortable victors against; Nittaidai face the JFA Academy next Saturday.

AS Elfen Sayama FC:
Yamago Nozomi (capt), Azami Rie, Kobayashi Natsumi, Kiyohara Yuko, Utsumi Yui, Ito Kanako, Hagiwara Aimi, Segi Aiki, Saito Yuri, Arakawa Eriko, Sugiyama Takako
Subs: Ohno Shinobu (Segi Aiki, 37 mins), Nara Misaki (Saito Yuri, 59 mins), Takahashi Yuko (Utsumi Yui, 67 mins), Suzuki Kaoruko (Sugiyama Takako, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Kobayashi Maiko
Scorers: Ito Kanako (3 mins), Arakawa Eriko (89 mins)
Booked: Arakawa Eriko

Nittaidai Football Club Ladies:
Hiraide Haruka, Sakurai Mayuka, Abe Rie, Yamamoto Hirona, Oki Shiho, Ito Yukina, Nagashima Hikari, Oguri Mao (capt), Fuse Kanako, Ishii Chiharu, Uchida Misuzu
Subs: Fujisawa Marin (Ishii Chiharu, 58 mins), Yamana Maki (Nagashima Hikari, 73 mins)
Unused subs: Yamamoto Arisa, Nakayama Ayaka
Booked: Yamamoto Hirona, Abe Rie


Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades  1 - 4  JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 159)

Even against an almost completely new Academy side, neighbours Pleiades were helpless to stop the schoolgirls from inflicting what may be another damaging defeat. The Academy began with Hannah Stambaugh in goal for the first time this season, and also making their first appearances were Chiba Nanami, Fuji Nanako and Iseri Natsuki, who scored a goal in the second half to restore the Academy's lead, Miyagawa having equalised for Pleiades with her first of the season. Okuma Ran had given the visitors the lead, and two late goals from Tsukamoto and Takeda added some gloss. Pleiades next take on the resurgent Nagano, the JFA Academy take on Nittaidai whom they beat quite recently.

Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades:
Sato Masami, Suwabe Wakana, Taniguchi Emi, Kawachi Erika, Oda Sayaka, Kobayashi Natsumi, Kanashiro Wakana (capt), Matsushita Norimi, Miura Kyoko, Miyagawa Tomoko, Kawasumi Saki
Subs: Hamanaka Saki (Kobayashi Natsumi, 38 mins), Hirukawa Mio (Miyagawa Tomoko, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Maruyama Kimi, Inoue Yurie, Sato Mariko
Scorers: Miyagawa Tomoko (49 mins)

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Hannah Stambaugh, Chiba Nanami, Fuji Nanako, Takahashi Fuko, Takahira Miyu, Iseri Natsuki, Hirata Mai, Yonei Honoka, Tsukamoto Natsuki, Okuma Rana (capt), Endo Jun
Subs: Nezu Makoto (Endo Jun, 62 mins), Togawa Yuki (Yonei Honoka, 77 mins), Takeda Asumi (Iseri Natsuki, 88 mins), Suzuki Haruna (Chiba Nanami, 90 mins)
Scorers: Okuma Rana (40 mins), Iseri Natsuki (58 mins), Tsukamoto Natsuki (86 mins), Takeda Asumi (88 mins)


AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies  2 - 1  Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 290)

Having made a very poor start to the season, Nagano have now improved significantly and have now picked up thirteen points from their last five games. Ehime have been very disappointing this season, and although they took the lead through the impressive Kushiyama Saki, were subsequently overwhelmed by the Nagano midfield and attack and just before half time Uchiyama fired in the equaliser. Having pushed on strongly in the second half, Uchiyama found Hamagaki through the middle and she finished the chance off to give Nagano revenge for their earlier defeat to Ehime, and at the same time push themselves up into ninth position. With upcoming games against Kagoshima and Pleiades to come, the Nagano management will be very confident of continuing their good run.

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Matsumoto Azumi, Shinohara Shihoko, Tanaka Nami (capt), Komatsu Misato, Hashiura Satsuki, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Yoshida Aoi, Takagi Nao, Uchiyama Tomoka, Hamagaki Kana, Urasaki Yuka
Subs: Aoshima Miyabi (Takagi Nao, 66 mins)
Unused subs: Jessica Lynne Klauzenberg, Kukita Yuko, Yamashita Mayumi, Kitagawa Minamo
Scorers: Uchiyama Tomoyo (42 mins), Hamagaki Kana (78 mins)

Ehime FC Ladies:

Osako Hanako, Kikuchi Riho, Onoyama Nana, Mukaidani Ayaka, Kuzuma Riyo, Iwamoto Yuka, Yamashiro Miyuki, Kushiyama Saki, Ogawa Manami, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Akune Mana
Subs: Ono Miyuu (Kikuchi Riho, 52 mins), Niwa Mizuho (Ogawa Manami, 63 mins), Yamada Maya (Iwamoto Yuka, 83 mins), Konishi Natsuki (Kuzuma Riyo, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Ueno Yukiko
Scorers: Kushiyama Saki (13 mins)
Booked: Akune Mana


Fukuoka J. Anclas  0 - 4  Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 459)

Very contrasting fortunes await these teams. With this win Setagaya stay top and have now destiny in their own hands. While they will be naturally most wary of the threat of Sayama, Nojima Stella Kanagawa, Nittaidai and the JFA Academy all lie in wait in the final eight games. Fukuoka, who had started so well, now appear to be completely out of the running for promotion and must rebuild for another challenge next year. Usui Rie scored twice, and on both occasion headed in from a set-piece. Shano Miki and Nagasawa Yume also scored, and three of the goals were created by one of this year's outstanding players, Shimojo Aya. Setagaya have now regained their confidence though will be aware of the threat from the Academy in their next match. Fukuoka are at home to Nittaidai, who will be back to full strength.

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Shimada Megumi, Iimura Ami, Hanada Aiko (capt), Yanagita Shiori, Kurahara Honami, Doshita Misato, Ukita Kotone, Yoshizawa Ai, Fujimoto Yuki, Shibuya Yumiko, Tagashira Yoko
Subs: Hirata Hikari (Iimura Ami, HT mins), Ito Chisa (Shibuya Yumiko, 67 mins)
Unused subs: Jung Seul Won, Lee Hae Mi, Kim Kyoung Sin

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Kawaguchi Mana (capt), Fukuhara Nao, Okada Ayame, Usui Rie, Nagata Maya, Tomiyama Hitomi, Usuda Haruka, Shimojo Aya, Nagasawa Yume, Shano Miki, Mori Hitomi
Subs: Tanaka Mariko (Tomiyama Hitomi, HT), Tanaka Marina (Shano Miki, 60 mins), Kuwahara Yoshie (Usuda Haruka, 76 mins), Oba Saori (Nagasawa Yume, 77 mins), Osaki Aimi (Kawaguchi Mana, 79 mins)
Scorers: Usui Rie (17, 57 mins), Shano Miki (38 mins), Nagasawa Yume (40 mins)
Booked: Kawaguchi Mana, Mori Hitomi


The match between Hoyo Sukarabu FC and Bunnys Kyoto SC was postponed due to a thunderstorm.

Nadeshiko League Cup Fifth Round

Okayama Yunogo Belle  3 - 3  INAC Kobe Leonessa
(Attendance: 8,153)

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, HT), Yamaguchi Mami (Yokoyama Kumi, 73 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Fushiki Kaho, Nakagawa Chihiro
Scorers: Miyama Aya (37 mins), Nakano Manami (41 mins), Matsuoka Miki (89 mins)
Booked: Yasuda Kuniko

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Rebecca Moros, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Watanabe Ayaka, Nakajima Emi, Ji So Yun, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Tanaka Yoko
Subs: Takase Megumi (Ji So Yun, HT), Nakada Ayu (Kawasumi Nahomi, 71 mins), Michigami Ayaka (Tanaka Yoko, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Shimizu Akane
Scorers: Kawasumi Nahomi (12 mins), Beverly Goebel-Yanez (36 mins), Tanaka Yoko (38 mins)


Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  1 - 2  NTV Beleza

(Attendance: 1,261)

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Wada Naoko, Kohata Shiho, Sakamoto Riho, Dozono Ayano, Kishikawa Natsuki, Yasuda Yuki, Shibata Hanae, Fujita Nozomi, Kato Chika, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Tomari Shiho (Kato Chika, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Ishii Saki, Kurishima Akari, Kira Chinatsu
Scorers: Goto Michi (5 mins)
Booked: Tomari Shiho

NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Doko Mayo, Ariyoshi Saori, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Tanaka Mina, Kiryu Nanase
Subs: Hara Natsuko (Tanaka Mina, 45 mins)
Unused subs: Mochizuki Arisa, Sudo Akiko, Nakasato Yu, Kobayashi Miharu
Scorers: Sakaguchi Mizuho (38 mins), Kiryu Nanase (88 mins)


JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies  4 - 0  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 508)

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Takahashi Sachie, Hosokawa Motoyo, Ogawa Shiho, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Matsuura Nagisa, Kawamura Mari, Kawamura Yuri (capt), Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Anzai Yuka (Ikadai Risa, 21 mins), Kamogawa Miho (Matsuura Nagisa, 52 mins), Haruyama Saori (Chino Shoko, 63 mins), Koike Kokoro (Takahashi Sachie, 76 mins), Funada Mayu (Yamane Erina, 82 mins)
Scorers: Fukasawa Risa (48, 58 mins), Anzai Yuka (51 mins), Kawamura Yuri (73 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Imanishi Azusa, Nakai Yuna, Kamata Ran, Yoshitake Manami, Shigemasa Kai (capt), Yoshida Mayu, Takano Saki, Kurakazu Shiho, Adachi Eriko
Subs: Hamamoto Marin (Adachi Eriko, HT), Kanbara Misaki (Yoshida Mayu, HT), Takatsuka Ayane (Yoshitake Manami, 65 mins), Noma Fumika (Kurakazu Shiho, 76 mins), Kadota Rui (Imanishi Azusa, 76 mins)


Albirex Niigata Ladies  0 - 0  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 653)

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Yamamoto Arina, Takamura Chisato, Kitahara Kana, Obara Yuria, Saeki Aya, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Sakaguchi Moeno, Kodama Keiko, Yamazaki Marumi, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Hirai Sakina (Kodama Keiko, 68 mins), Kubota Mayu (Oishi Sayaka, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Wakabayashi Minori, Shimokawa Saori

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Osafune Kana (capt), Sasaki Mayu, Yasumoto Sawako, Takahashi Nana, Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Inoue Ayaka, Ito Minako
Subs: Narumiya Yui (Sasaki Mayu, 67 mins), Kawashima Haruna (Inoue Ayaka, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Saito Ayaka, Tahara Nozomi, Ideue Asako

Monday, 1 July 2013

Regional Leagues - Latest Results/Standings (June 30th)

Hokkaido League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Norddea Hokkaido54012542112
2Meisei High School44001401412
3Otani Muroran High School530213769
4Club Fields Linda5104415-113
5Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio5005030-300

June 9th:
Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School  0 - 3  Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School
Club Fields Linda  3 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio


June 30th:
Club Fields Linda  1 - 3  Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School
Norddea Hokkaido  8 - 0  Otaru Hokusho Corsa'rio

The next matches are scheduled for July 7th.



Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University96302852321
2Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Y94321911815
3Kanto Gakuen University95041611515
4NTV Menina84131112-113
5Musashigaoka College93151012-210
6University of Tsukuba8224813-58
7Shobi University9225715-88
8Ota Ladies SC Esperanza9225626-208

June 30th:
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth  3 - 1  University of Tsukuba
NTV Menina  2 - 1  Musashigaoka College
Waseda University  4 - 0  Shobi University
Ota Ladies SC Esperanza  2 - 1  Kanto Gakuen University

The next matches are scheduled for the weekend of July 6th/7th.



Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Nagoya FC Ladies4301132119
2Fujieda Junshin High School3300111109
3Tokoha Gakuen Senior HS11003033
4Iwata Higashi High School310237-43
5FC Gifu Belta4103512-73
6Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite3003013-130

June 30th:
Nagoya FC Ladies  0 - 1  Fujieda Junshin High School

The next match is scheduled for July 7th.

Tokai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGADiffPoints
1FC Project Sonia6501145915
2Aichi Toho University44001411312
3Tokoha Gakuen Junior HS1100100103
4Toyota Ladies F.C.4104418-143
5Kanbara Club Megere300318-70
6Juven F.C.3003112-110

June 16th:
FC Project Sonia  2 - 1  Kanbara Club Megere


June 30th:
Toyota Ladies F.C.  0 - 10  Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School

The next matches are scheduled for July 7th.




Kansai League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Placer Kobe55001611515
2Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies44001641212
3FC Vitoria522112578
4Daisho Gakuen High School4211153127
5FC Victories421111837
6Kyoto Shiko SC520378-16
7Kobe FC Ladies411256-14
8Osaka City Ladies FC6114321-184
9FC Terra4103311-83
10INAC Kobe Leonessa B5005122-210

June 30th:
FC Vitoria  7 - 1  INAC Kobe Leonessa B
Placer Kobe  1 - 0  Osaka City Ladies FC

The next matches are scheduled for July 7th.




Kyushu League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Nakatsu FC Pomato6501138515
2Kunimi FC64021961312
3Anclas Youth54011541112
4Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto5320145911
5Yanagigaura High School53111551010
6Fukuoka University630312489
7Oita Trinita62131314-17
8Melsa Kumamoto FC521278-17
9Alegre Caminho62041119-86
10Fukuoka Jo Gakuin High School5104314-113
11Kumamoto United SC5104526-213
12New Wave Kitakyushu6015317-141

June 30th:
Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Junior and Senior High School  0 - 2  Oita Trinita
Fukuoka University  3 - 0  New Wave Kitakyushu
Kumini FC  4 - 1  Melsa Kumamoto FC
Kumamoto United SC  1 - 10  Yanagigaura High School
Nakatsu FC Pomato  0 - 5  Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto
Alegre Caminho  1 - 5  Anclas Youth

The next games are scheduled for July 7th.

Challenge League Thirteenth Round

Nittaidai Football Club Ladies  3 - 2  Nojima Stella Kanagawa
(Attendance: 147)

In fine summer sunshine Nittaidai exacted revenge on their Yokohama neighbours, and did so without Uemura, Shimada and Goto who are all away on international duty. In the first half the Nojima defence had no answer to the slick passing and speedy running of the Nittaidai midfield and forwards, especially Oguri, Ishii and Uchida. Nojima had started quite well and had put considerable pressure on the Nittaidai defence, though the home side held firm and remained organised. The opening goal was a defensive calamity involving Kobayashi and her defenders in front, with Ishii Chiharu picking up a loose ball and side-footing into an empty net. Two more goals were scored by Nittaidai in the first half, and in both cases the Nojima defence was very poor. Ishii gave the final ball on both occasions, using her speed to get past the Nojima defence to cross in front of goal, to Oguri in the first instance and Fuse in the second.

Nojima made two changes at half time, with immediate effect. Inoue came in for her first appearance in four games and scored within five minutes. For once Sakurai was beaten for pace and Nojima's other half-time substitute Nagasawa crossed the ball invitingly in front of goal for Inoue to prod home. The visiting fans were finally given something to shout about but with Nittaidai still strong in defence they held on until late in the game when Nojima's top scorer Yoshimi headed in from almost directly in front of goal, Hiraide having not quite managed to claw the ball over the bar. There was some late drama again involving Hiraide when she inexplicably picked up the ball having already dropped it, but she was saved by resolute defending aginst the resulting indirect free kick.

Just as last year, Nittaidai have steadily improved over the course of the season and look forward to travelling to meet Sayama. If Nojima are to be promotion contenders next season as they have suggested, they'll need to work on their defensive organisation. Next week they face Kagoshima, who are unlikely to present any problems whatsoever.

Yamamoto, Oguri and Uchida came into the Nittaidai side today
Kobayashi Shiori returned to the starting lineup for Nojima Stella Kanagawa
Nittaidai's Oki Shiho (#13) and Abe Rie (#3) defended well against Saito Haruna (#17) and Kawarazaki Nozomi (#13), both of whom were replaced at half-time
Hiraide Haruka made her sixth consecutive starting appearance in goal
Oguri Mao stretches to score Nittaidai's second
Ishii Chiharu was again too much for the Nojima defence and she found
first year student Fuse Kanako at the far post for Nittaidai's third
Yoshimi Natsuki had a number of shots on goal from free kicks;
in this instance her shot was weak and was no trouble for Hiraide
Finally Nojima found some space down the left, and following this flick on from Nagasawa...
...Inoue Yurie had little to do to score to bring renewed hope to the visitors
Hiraide cannot quite get enough on the ball to tip it over, and having crashed against the bar...
...Yoshimi scored with three minutes remaining to set up a tremendous finish
Nittaidai bravely defended their goal right at the death
Fujisawa Marin, Yamana Maki and Hiraide Haruka
Oguri Mao, Fuse Kanako and Ito Yukina


Nittaidai Football Club Ladies:
Hiraide Haruka, Oki Shiho, Abe Rie, Yamamoto Hirona, Sakurai Mayuka, Fuse Kanako, Nagashima Hikari, Ito Yukina, Oguri Mao (capt), Ishii Chiharu, Uchida Misuzu
Subs: Yamana Maki (Ito Yukina, 83 mins), Fujisawa Marin (Uchida Misuzu, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Yamamoto Arisa, Nakayama Ayaka
Scorers: Ishii Chiharu (22 mins), Oguri Mao (33 mins), Fuse Kanako (38 mins)
Booked: Yamamoto Hirona, Oguri Mao

Nojima Stella Kanagawa:
Kobayashi Shiori, Terada Reiko, Yoshida Ayaka, Sakamoto Juri (capt), Goto Maika, Yoshimi Natsuki, Yamane Hikari, Kinjo Airi, Saito Haruna, Kawarazaki Nozomi, Kanai Nanae
Subs: Nagasawa Madoka (Kawarazaki Nozomi, HT), Inoue Yurie (Saito Haruna, HT), Kataoka Saki (Yamane Hikari, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Nanjo Masayo, Nishimura Atsumi
Scorers: Inoue Yurie (50 mins), Yoshimi Natsuki (87 mins)


JFA Academy Fukushima  1 -  1 AS Elfen Sayama FC
(Attendance: 181)

Having moved to the top of the table for the first time last week following Setagaya's stumble against Tokiwagi Gakuen, Sayama today gave the advantage back to the Tokyo side when they failed to beat a strong JFA Academy side in Gotenba today. For the home side all of the big names came back in, including Miyake, Norimatsu, Kojima and Okuma. Yonei Honoka also made her first start. After a scoreless first half Sayama must have felt they would go on to win following a 73rd minute goal by Sugiyama Takako, her second goal in consecutive appearances. The Academy has been strong recently though, and captain Kojima Miku combined with Norimatsu to equalise with just under ten minutes remaining. Sayama are at home to Nittaidai, against whom they drew in their first meeting. The Academy will expect to win against nearby Pleiades.

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Inoue Nene, Moriya Miyabi, Miyake Shiori, Hashinuma Maho, Kitagawa Hikaru, Yonei Honoka, Mizutani Yuki, Norimatsu Ruka, Takahira Miyu, Kojima Miku (capt), Okuma Rana
Subs: Tsukamoto Natsuki (Yonei Honoka, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Asano Natsumi, Takahashi Fuko, Iseri Natsuki, Chiba Nanami
Scorers: Kojima Miku (81 mins)

AS Elfen Sayama FC:
Yamago Nozomi (capt), Azami Rie, Takahashi Yuko, Kiyohara Yuko, Utsumi Yui, Ito Kanako, Kobayashi Natsumi, Hagiwara Aimi, Nara Misaki, Arakawa Eriko, Saito Yuri
Subs: Segi Aiki (Nara Misaki, 38 mins), Sugiyama Takako (Saito Yuri, 66 mins), Suzuki Kaoruko (Utsumi Yui, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Kobayashi Maiko, Kumagai Sayaka
Scorers: Sugiyama Takako (73 mins)


Je Vrille Kagoshima  0 - 2  Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 256)

Since last season the JSCL have made great progress to become a mid-table side; Kagoshima have gone in the opposite direction and were once again beaten at home. Nittaidai graduate and this year's captain Kusakari Ayako scored in first half additional time and in the 58th minute last year's captain Toriumi Mai scored the second to wrap up the game for the visitors who are now just three points away from doubling their total from last season. Kagoshima's hopes of surviving look more forlorn with each passing match.

Je Vrille Kagoshima:
Nakagawa Yoshimi, Hirata Misato, Mok Sun Jung, Yamada Kaori, Murai Kaori, Imanaka Yuri, Sakamoto Ayaka, Mitsudome Kanami, Fukuishi Konan, Sannomiya Shiki (capt), Oh Yu Sun
Subs: Saito Toshiko (Fukuishi Konan, HT), Konishi Momoka (Mitsudome Kanami, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Kim So Young, Sakamoto Kanna
Booked: Mok Sun Jung, Imanaka Yuri

Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kawashima Kana, Sano Saki, Takahashi Sakura, Kusakari Ayako (capt), Sakaguchi Yuki, Mori Misato, Tadano Yuki, Sasaki Shiori, Niiho Madoka, Toriumi Mai, Nomura Natsumi
Subs: Iwasaki Manami (Mori Misato, 63 mins), Kato Yoshimi (Tadano Yuki, 75 mins), Sanada Kasumi (Nomura Natsumi, 84 mins), Nakashima Ayaka (Niiho Madoka, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Fukada Ayami
Scorers: Kusakari Ayako (45+2 mins), Toriumi Mai (58 mins)
Booked: Takahashi Sakura


Tokiwagi Gakuen High School  3 - 0  Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 100)

Still smarting from their 3-0 loss in Fukuoka earlier this season - their only loss thus far - Tokiwagi Gakuen were determined to overcome their illustrious visitors and continue their march to the top of the table. Sasaki Miwa has been extremely impressive this season and scored her eleventh goal in as many games to give the schoolgirls the lead which they never looked like relinquishing. Mitamura Momoko scored twice in the first half to add to her goal from last week and although Fukuoka came back more strongly in the second half, the home side always had too much for them. With this run of poor form Fukuoka look unlikely to be in with a chance of promotion, while Tokiwagi look more and more likely to be champions again.

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Fukumura Kanae, Kawasaki Saya, Kakinoki Runa, Hirata Miki, Okakura Mika (capt), Nishikawa Ayaka, Matsukubo Akari, Ito Miki, Mitamura Momoko, Sasaki Miwa, Shiraki Akari
Subs: Sugihara Haruna (Mitamura Momoko, 61 mins), Hirakuni Mizuki (Shiraki Akari, 82 mins), Komori Aoi (Ito Miki, 86 mins), Mitsuhashi Asuka (Sasaki Miwa, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Yagami Yuriya
Scorers: Sasaki Miwa (10 mins), Mitamura Momoko (22, 41 mins)

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Shimada Megumi, Iimura Ami, Hanada Aiko (capt), Yanagita Shiori, Kurahara Honami, Doshita Misato, Ukita Kotone, Kim Kyoung Sin, Yoshizawa Ai, Shibuya Yumiko, Fujimoto Yuki
Subs: Hirata Hikari (Kim Kyoung Sin, HT), Ito Chisa (Yoshizawa Ai, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Jung Seul Won, Lee Hae Mi, Tagashira Yoko


Ehime FC Ladies  5 - 3  Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies

(Attendance: 300)

A fine crowd turned out to watch Ehime take on Cerezo Osaka Sakai with the home side determined to avoid the upset defeat suffered in these sides' first meeting. By half-time Ehime were three goals to the good, with top scorer Akune Mana netting the first two, and Onoyama scoring her first for the third. Cerezo have been resilient this season and came back into the game with goals from Narisako and Takarada. In the final few minutes three more goals were scored, two for Ehime to settle it - Yamada Maya scoring on her first appearance, and Nakada Maiko scoring her fifth in another substitute appearance - before a final consolation goal for the visitors, Hayashi Honoka again scoring late just as she had done last week. Cerezo Osaka Sakai take on fellow schoolgirls Tokiwagi Gakuen next Saturday, Ehime are away to the resurgent Nagano.

Ehime FC Ladies:
Ueno Yukiko, Kushiyama Saki, Onoyama Nana, Mukaidani Ayaka, Kuzuma Riyo, Iwamoto Yuka, Yamashiro Miyuki, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Ogawa Manami, Nakamura Miki, Akune Mana
Subs: Sato Hiromi (Kuzuma Riyo, HT), Niwa Mizuho (Yamashiro Miyuki, HT), Ono Miyuu (Nakamura Miki, HT), Nakada Maiko (Mukaidani Ayaka, 62 mins), Yamada Maya (Niwa Mizuho, 81 mins)
Scorers: Akune Mana (27, 29 mins), Onoyama Nana (36 mins), Yamada Maya (88 mins), Nakada Maiko (90 mins)

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika (capt), Hashimitsu Kyoka, Toyohara Iroha, Azuma Manami, Morinaka Hina, Hayashi Honoka, Inoue Hina, Takarada Saori, Maegawa Miki, Fujiwara Nodoka, Tanaka Mika
Subs: Nojima Sakura (Fujiwara Nodoka, HT), Tamazakura Kotono (Tanaka Mika, HT), Narisako Misaki (Hashimitsu Kyoka, 55 mins), Furusawa Rui (Tamazakura Kotono, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Ishiodori Nana
Scorers: Narisako Misaki (57 mins), Takarada Saori (63 mins), Hayashi Honoka (90+2 mins)
Booked: Fujiwara Nodoka, Morinaka Hina


Bunnys Kyoto SC  0 - 2  AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies

(Attendance: 160)

Bunnys' recent form has been dreadful, and having won three games in the opening rounds, have now lost two consecutive games to two of the teams they earlier beat. Nagano have improved substantially this year, and an early Uchiyama goal from a Hashiura pass gave them enormous momentum. Just before half-time Hashiura had a goal for herself, her sixth of the season. Bunnys have had severe problems in front of goal and simply have not scored enough goals. Next week they must win against bottom side Hoyo Sukarabu to avoid further embarassment; Nagano welcome Ehime with renewed optimism.

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

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:

Matsumoto Azumi, Shinohara Shihoko, Tanaka Nami (capt), Komatsu Misato, Hashiura Satsuki, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Yoshida Aoi, Takagi Nao, Uchiyama Tomoka, Hamagaki Kana, Urasaki Yuka
Subs: Aoshima Miyabi (Uchiyama Tomoka, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Jessica Lynne Klauzenberg, Kukita Yuko, Yamashita Mayumi, Sato Kaede
Scorers: Uchiyama Tomoyo (7 mins), Hashiura Satsuki (44 mins)


Sfida Setagaya FC  6 - 0  Hoyo Sukarabu FC

(Attendance: 493)

As expected Setagaya had no trouble in beating Hoyo Sukarabu, even with six changes to their lineup from last week's debacle away to Tokiwagi Gakuen. Mori Hitomi moves further ahead at the top of the scoring table with another brace; Shimojo Aya also scored a brace to take her total to twelve, seven behind Mori. Oshima Sayuri and Ikeda Takami also scored in additional time to improve Setagaya's goal difference to +41, five behind Sayama who are now a point behind. Setagaya next week travel to Fukuoka in what will be a pivotal match in the race for promotion.

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Osaki Aimi, Mitsuma Mutsumi, Kawashima Tamai (capt), Okada Ayame, Usui Rie, Tomiyama Hitomi, Oda Kanako, Shimojo Aya, Nagasawa Yume, Mori Hitomi, Usuda Haruka
Subs: Ono Midori (Mitsuma Mutsumi, HT), Ikeda Takami (Usuda Haruka, 60 mins), Minemoto Chizuru (Oda Kanako, 67 mins), Oshima Sayuri (Nagasawa Yume, 69 mins)
Unused subs: Kawaguchi Mana
Scorers: Shimojo Aya (36, 60 mins), Mori Hitomi (45+2, 69 mins, pen), Oshima Sayuri (90+2 mins), Ikeda Takami (90+4 mins)

Hoyo Sukarabu FC:
Umemura Minami, Wada Mari, Kiyosue Chihiro, Kondo Nanami, Hashimoto Emiko, Matsumoto Mei, Kinoshita Yuuna, Sato Mitsuki (capt), Nagamatsu Maki, Suzu Arisa, Hanabusa Misa
Subs: Kusuno Kaho (Suzu Arisa, 75 mins), Nakano Mizuki (Wada Mari, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Katsuo Hitomi
Booked: Hanabusa Misa, Wada Mari