Following the promotion of Ange Violet Hiroshima to the Challenge League, three teams competed for the right to take their place. The winners would be promoted automatically, with the second placed team taking on FC Brancass Kurashiki, who finished bottom of the Chugoku League in 2013, for the right to compete in 2014.
November 16th:
Iwakuni Angels 0 - 6 Hiroshima University
November 17th:
Hiroshima University 2 - 0 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
Iwakuni Angels 0 - 1 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
Hiroshima University are promoted to the Chugoku League
Having finished second, Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC next played FC Brancass Kurashiki. The winner would compete in the Chugoku League.
December 22nd:
FC Brancass Kurashiki 1 - 1 Hiroshima Fujita Ladies SC
FC Brancass Kurashiki retain their place in the Chugoku League for 2014
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Saturday, 21 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Semi-Final Matches
Semi-Final Matches, played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 3 - 2 Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 2,585)
Both sides have won this competition on three occasions, though with INAC Kobe Leonessa's three wins coming in the last three years, it was they who were heavy favourites to win today. For the champions Nakajima had an early chance and Kuno in the Iga goal was somewhat fortunate not to give away a penalty having appeared to have tripped her. Nakade was Iga's main target up front as usual and she looked to shoot whenever the opportunity arose. INAC continued to find space down the wings as the Iga defenders struggled initially with the number of players INAC brought forward, though they did eventually become more comfortable and organised, limiting INAC's chances in the first half. Iga's attacking opportunities were limited and at times they seemed to lack belief in their abilities. Beverly Goebel-Yanez, injured for the Ehime game and kept out of the Kibi match last week, made her entry to the game in the 43rd minute, replacing Tanaka Yoko.
Iga's best chance of the game came three minutes into the second half. After sustained pressure they won a free kick just outside the area, which Tsutsumi struck against the crossbar. Indeed, Iga had far more attacking play in the first ten minutes in the second half than they had in the whole of the first half. They were eventually rewarded for their hard work in the 58th minute with a goal from Nakade Hikari, putting the ball away expertly after a fine penetrating run from Matsunaga; Nakade was immediately replaced by Noichi Aya. INAC looked to respond immediately with Sawa heading well - Kuno in the Iga goal was equal to it. The champions continued to press hard, and in the 68th minute found the equaliser, Takase powering her way past Michikura to score. This prompted Iga to make another change, with Matsunaga being replaced by Haji. The game turned entirely with the lead goal for INAC on 72 minutes, when a through pass from Ji finished off with aplomb by Goebel-Yanez.
Iga continued to fight, with Haji bringing a fine save out of Kaihori with fifteen minutes remaining, with Takase replying at the other end with a fine shot of her own. Iga made one final change, Sakaguchi coming in for Matsunaga with nine minutes remaining. Some fine build-up play from Iga went unrewarded as Miyasako blasted over. However, moments later an astonishing mistake from Kaihori Ayumi gave Iga an equaliser, as her attempted clearance was miskicked straight to Sakaguchi who calmly passed the ball across the goal for Kobayashi to score. Having done so much to get back into the game, Iga then let it slip again, as Ji scored INAC's third with two minutes remaining. Takase on the left found Goebel-Yanez in the box, and with goalkeeper Kuno coming out to attempt to take the ball, Goebel-Yanez's pass back to Ji saw her take the straightforward chance presented to her. INAC were able to maintain pressure on the Iga goal for the remaining minutes, starving their opponents of possession.
Thus INAC Kobe Leonessa progress to their fourth consecutive final, a repeat of the 2011 final against Albirex Niigata Ladies, a final they will again be expected to win comfortably.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (Tanaka Yoko, 43 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kyokawa Mai
Scorers: Takase Megumi (68 mins), Beverly Goebel-Yanez (72 mins), Ji So Yun (88 mins)
Booked: Ji So Yun
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Nakade Hikari, 59 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 71 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Matsunaga Tomoe, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Nakade Hikari (58 mins), Kobayashi Makiko (86 mins)
Booked: Nasu Maiko, Ono Suzuka
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 0 - 1 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 1,769)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were dominant in the early stages of this semi-final, and an early rasping shot from Yokoyama rebounded off the crossbar, a chance which came as a result of indecision in defence from Takamura. As in their victory over Beleza, Niigata looked to the speed and skill of Yamazaki and McCarty up front, and the former had a good chance from an overhead kick, though she was offside and Fukumoto made a good save in any case. Another defensive mistake at the other end almost allowed Nakano to score as Belle piled on the pressure, but she skewed her shot wide. Niigata had another good chance to score, Kamionobe blasting over after Saeki had done very well to break through two defenders, and the feeling was that Niigata would have to make the most of the few chances they were getting. McCarty had two good chances in quick succession, the second a header which flashed across the Belle goal.
Neither side made a change at half-time, with Belle again coming out strong to start the half. A tremendous shot by Nakano was met with an equally fine save which pushed the ball onto the bar and away to safety. For the next ten minutes there were few clear chances and somewhat against the run of pla Niigata took the lead, and again their heroine was Kamionobe Megumi. McCarty held the ball up well and played it off to Kamionobe, who having had her initial left-footed shot blocked, then struck with her unfavoured right. With Fukumoto not getting enough of her glove on the ball, it found its way into the top right-hand corner of the net to give Niigata a surprise lead in the 61st minute. Yamazaki had a glorious chance just minutes later but Fukumoto excelled herself in getting across to block, as Niigata continued to attack, not content to sit on a single goal lead. At the other end Belle attacked furiously, with Ichitani in the Niigata goal tested repeatedly. Belle's players found themselves offside on a number of occasions and their tactics were somewhat predictable for the Niigata defenders, with corner kicks repeatedly aimed at Miyazaki dealt with easily.
McCarty made way for Oishi Sayaka, with Saeki Aya replaced by Hirai Sakina as the front players tired. Belle brought on Nakagawa for Yokoyama as they desperately sought an equaliser. Just entering additional time another superb save from Ichitani denied Yamaguchi Mami, who had just come on moments earlier, to win the game for Niigata, who have now beaten both Beleza and Belle in the same season for the first time ever. They move on to their second Cup final in three years on Monday afternoon.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 82 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko, Mizushima Kumi
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Oishi Sayaka (Tiffany McCarty, 78 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 84 mins), Yamamoto Arina (Kodama Keiko, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (61 mins)
Booked: Saeki Aya
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 3 - 2 Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 2,585)
Both sides have won this competition on three occasions, though with INAC Kobe Leonessa's three wins coming in the last three years, it was they who were heavy favourites to win today. For the champions Nakajima had an early chance and Kuno in the Iga goal was somewhat fortunate not to give away a penalty having appeared to have tripped her. Nakade was Iga's main target up front as usual and she looked to shoot whenever the opportunity arose. INAC continued to find space down the wings as the Iga defenders struggled initially with the number of players INAC brought forward, though they did eventually become more comfortable and organised, limiting INAC's chances in the first half. Iga's attacking opportunities were limited and at times they seemed to lack belief in their abilities. Beverly Goebel-Yanez, injured for the Ehime game and kept out of the Kibi match last week, made her entry to the game in the 43rd minute, replacing Tanaka Yoko.
Iga's best chance of the game came three minutes into the second half. After sustained pressure they won a free kick just outside the area, which Tsutsumi struck against the crossbar. Indeed, Iga had far more attacking play in the first ten minutes in the second half than they had in the whole of the first half. They were eventually rewarded for their hard work in the 58th minute with a goal from Nakade Hikari, putting the ball away expertly after a fine penetrating run from Matsunaga; Nakade was immediately replaced by Noichi Aya. INAC looked to respond immediately with Sawa heading well - Kuno in the Iga goal was equal to it. The champions continued to press hard, and in the 68th minute found the equaliser, Takase powering her way past Michikura to score. This prompted Iga to make another change, with Matsunaga being replaced by Haji. The game turned entirely with the lead goal for INAC on 72 minutes, when a through pass from Ji finished off with aplomb by Goebel-Yanez.
Iga continued to fight, with Haji bringing a fine save out of Kaihori with fifteen minutes remaining, with Takase replying at the other end with a fine shot of her own. Iga made one final change, Sakaguchi coming in for Matsunaga with nine minutes remaining. Some fine build-up play from Iga went unrewarded as Miyasako blasted over. However, moments later an astonishing mistake from Kaihori Ayumi gave Iga an equaliser, as her attempted clearance was miskicked straight to Sakaguchi who calmly passed the ball across the goal for Kobayashi to score. Having done so much to get back into the game, Iga then let it slip again, as Ji scored INAC's third with two minutes remaining. Takase on the left found Goebel-Yanez in the box, and with goalkeeper Kuno coming out to attempt to take the ball, Goebel-Yanez's pass back to Ji saw her take the straightforward chance presented to her. INAC were able to maintain pressure on the Iga goal for the remaining minutes, starving their opponents of possession.
Thus INAC Kobe Leonessa progress to their fourth consecutive final, a repeat of the 2011 final against Albirex Niigata Ladies, a final they will again be expected to win comfortably.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (Tanaka Yoko, 43 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Rebecca Moros, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kyokawa Mai
Scorers: Takase Megumi (68 mins), Beverly Goebel-Yanez (72 mins), Ji So Yun (88 mins)
Booked: Ji So Yun
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Nakade Hikari, 59 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 71 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Matsunaga Tomoe, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Nakade Hikari (58 mins), Kobayashi Makiko (86 mins)
Booked: Nasu Maiko, Ono Suzuka
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 0 - 1 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 1,769)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were dominant in the early stages of this semi-final, and an early rasping shot from Yokoyama rebounded off the crossbar, a chance which came as a result of indecision in defence from Takamura. As in their victory over Beleza, Niigata looked to the speed and skill of Yamazaki and McCarty up front, and the former had a good chance from an overhead kick, though she was offside and Fukumoto made a good save in any case. Another defensive mistake at the other end almost allowed Nakano to score as Belle piled on the pressure, but she skewed her shot wide. Niigata had another good chance to score, Kamionobe blasting over after Saeki had done very well to break through two defenders, and the feeling was that Niigata would have to make the most of the few chances they were getting. McCarty had two good chances in quick succession, the second a header which flashed across the Belle goal.
Neither side made a change at half-time, with Belle again coming out strong to start the half. A tremendous shot by Nakano was met with an equally fine save which pushed the ball onto the bar and away to safety. For the next ten minutes there were few clear chances and somewhat against the run of pla Niigata took the lead, and again their heroine was Kamionobe Megumi. McCarty held the ball up well and played it off to Kamionobe, who having had her initial left-footed shot blocked, then struck with her unfavoured right. With Fukumoto not getting enough of her glove on the ball, it found its way into the top right-hand corner of the net to give Niigata a surprise lead in the 61st minute. Yamazaki had a glorious chance just minutes later but Fukumoto excelled herself in getting across to block, as Niigata continued to attack, not content to sit on a single goal lead. At the other end Belle attacked furiously, with Ichitani in the Niigata goal tested repeatedly. Belle's players found themselves offside on a number of occasions and their tactics were somewhat predictable for the Niigata defenders, with corner kicks repeatedly aimed at Miyazaki dealt with easily.
McCarty made way for Oishi Sayaka, with Saeki Aya replaced by Hirai Sakina as the front players tired. Belle brought on Nakagawa for Yokoyama as they desperately sought an equaliser. Just entering additional time another superb save from Ichitani denied Yamaguchi Mami, who had just come on moments earlier, to win the game for Niigata, who have now beaten both Beleza and Belle in the same season for the first time ever. They move on to their second Cup final in three years on Monday afternoon.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 82 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko, Mizushima Kumi
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Oishi Sayaka (Tiffany McCarty, 78 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 84 mins), Yamamoto Arina (Kodama Keiko, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (61 mins)
Booked: Saeki Aya
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Monday, 16 December 2013
Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (December 15th)
Tokai League Division One
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Fujieda Junshin High School | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 23 | 24 |
| 2 | Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S. | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 24 | 22 |
| 3 | Nagoya FC Ladies | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Iwata Higashi High School | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 |
| 5 | FC Gifu Belta | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 33 | -27 | 4 |
| 6 | Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 28 | -28 | 1 |
December 15th:
Fujieda Junshin High School 1 - 0 Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite
Nagoya FC Ladies 0 - 2 Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School
Tokai League Division Two
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Diff | Points | ||
| 1 | Aichi Toho University | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 10 | 24 | 24 |
| 2 | Tokoha Gakuen Junior H.S. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 34 | 18 |
| 3 | Kariya FC Project Sonia | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 |
| 4 | Toyota Ladies F.C. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 12 |
| 5 | Juven F.C. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 29 | -21 | 9 |
| 6 | Kanbara Club Megere | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 30 | -26 | 0 |
December 8th:
Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School 6 - 0 Kariya FC Project Sonia
Kanbara Club Megere 0 - 5 Aichi Toho University
December 15th:
Kariya FC Project Sonia 0 - 1 Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School
Kansai League Division Three
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Athletic Sports Harima Albion | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 54 | 27 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 21 |
| 3 | Renaiss Health & Medical College | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 20 |
| 4 | Kainan FC Ladies Shout | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| 5 | INAC Kobe Leonessa U-15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 16 |
| 6 | FC Albero Kobe | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 33 | -9 | 9 |
| 7 | Smile Selecao | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 7 |
| 8 | Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 30 | -15 | 7 |
| 9 | FC Osaka CRAVO | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 38 | -32 | 4 |
| 10 | Porto Kobe FC | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 26 | -19 | 3 |
December 7th:
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U-18 2 - 2 FC Osaka CRAVO
December 8th:
Athletic Sports Harima Albion 8 - 0 FC Osaka CRAVO
Sunday, 15 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Quarter-Final Matches
Quarter-Final Matches, played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 7 - 0 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,746)
INAC Kobe Leonessa eased into the semi-finals with a straightforward win over FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in Kobe today. INAC were 1-0 up at half-time, Ji So Yun scoring after 34 minutes. In the second half INAC ran away with the tie, with goals from Kawasumi, Tanaka Yoko, Isokane Midori, two from Takase and another from the penalty spot by Ji. INAC's quest for a fourth successive Cup triumph continues next weekend against Iga, who have also won the Cup on three occasions. Kibi's students will now focus on the Inter-Collegiate Championships which begin at the end of the month.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Minamiyama Chiaki (Sawa Homare, 61 mins), Kyokawa Mai (Tanaka Yoko, 76 mins), Rebecca Moros (Watanabe Ayaka, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Michigami Ayaka
Scorers: Ji So Yun (34, 77 mins, pen), Kawasumi Nahomi (51 mins), Tanaka Yoko (58 mins), Isokane Midori (73 mins), Takase Megumi (80, 88 mins)
Booked: Isokane Midori
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Morimoto Kiyo, Kamata Ran, Takeda Arisa, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Takano Saki, Shigemasa Kai, Sugita Ami, Yoshitake Manami, Nishikawa Asuka, Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin
Subs: Adachi Eriko (Kurakazu Shiho, 59 mins), Miyake Ayumi (Yoshitake Manami, 80 mins), Noma Fumika (Hamamoto Marin, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Tanaka Shiho
Booked: Takeda Arisa
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi 2 - 1 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,666)
Vegalta Sendai were very disappointing in losing to Iga, a team they beat quite comfortably in their first home game in the Nadeshiko League season. In the first half there was very little in the way of goalmouth action, though Kawashima Haruna made some incisive runs for Sendai. At the other end Iga created some chances but none of particular note.
The second half was a more entertaining fare, with Iga taking the lead on 65 minutes. A free kick outside the area was played towards the far post by Tsutsumi and Ono Suzuka was left all alone, volleying in for her first goal of the season. Vegalta Sendai responded almost immediately through Inoue Ayaka, who had replaced Kawashima at half-time. Her mazy dribble through the Iga defence and cool finish were the highlight of the match for the home fans, but Sendai were unable to push on to find a second goal.
With five minutes remaining Iga restored their deserved lead, and again it was a set-piece which undid Sendai. A free kick just inside from the corner flag was hoisted towards the far post. With Sendai unable to clear, Sato Ai found Nasu Maiko who managed to steer the ball through the massed defence to send the travelling fans into delirium. With so little time left Sendai were unable to find an equaliser, Iga managing to use up the remaining minutes down near the Sendai end.
Iga move on to face the considerable task of overcoming INAC Kobe in semi-final next Saturday, as they look for a return to the final for the first time since 2001, when they last won the competition.
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Nasu Maiko (capt), Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Tomoe, 61 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 77 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Tsutsumi Saki, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Ono Suzuka (65 mins), Nasu Maiko (85 mins)
Booked: Ono Suzuka
Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Osafune Kana, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Yamamoto Risa, Sameshima Aya, Tahara Nozomi, Uetsuji Yumi, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Yasumoto Sawako, Kawashima Haruna
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Kawashima Haruna, HT), Sakai Yuki (Tahara Nozomi, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Nakamura Mami, Sasaki Mayu
Scorers: Inoue Ayaka (68 mins)
Booked: Kawashima Haruna, Tahara Nozomi
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 2 - 0 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 1,276)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were disappointed to be knocked out at this stage last season, and were determined to do better this year against last year's runners-up. Belle's top scorer this season Arimachi Saori scored the opening goal on 22 minutes, after Yamane Erina in the JEF United goal came for the ball but collided with her own player. Just after the restart Nakano Manami added the second, and that was enough to see the Okayama side through to a semi-final match against Albrirex Niigata Ladies.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Mizushima Kumi (Tsuhako Yumiko, 73 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 81 mins), Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (22 mins), Nakano Manami (46 mins)
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Ueno Saki, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Takahashi Sachie, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Hanagiri Naomi (Ikadai Risa, 55 mins), Hosokawa Motoyo (Hosaka Nodoka, 81 mins), Ogawa Shiho (Yanai Rina, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Shimada Ayako
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 1 - 0 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 629)
Beleza were fully expected to overcome Niigata today to progress to yet another Cup semi-final but were undone by the pace and determination of Niigata's play. Throughout the game much of Beleza's play was lackadaisical, with most of the bright play coming from their youngest players. Niigata had made the better start before Beleza came back into the game more towards half-time, but there were few good chances for either side.
At half-time Tanaka Mina was brought on for the ineffective Takahashi Saori, and Tanaka presented far more threat to the Niigata defence. The game exploded into life on the hour mark when the speedy Tiffany McCarty ran clear of her marker following a good through-ball and was taken down by Beleza goalkeeper Soyama Kanako just outside the area. The referee had no choice but to send her off, as McCarty was about to round her to score. Mochizuki Arisa, who hitherto this season had only played seventeen minutes, was brought in to goal, with Sumida Rin making way. Niigata set up the free kick well, with two players in the wall diving out of the way of Kamionobe's left-footed strike, and with Mochizuki seeing the ball late, she was unable to get down in time to save it.
A goal and a player up, Niigata began to play far better than they had done in the first hour. For Beleza Momiki, Hasegawa and Tanaka were always dangerous, and a marvellous tackle on Tanaka by Nakamura when a goal seemed certain in additional time meant it would not be Beleza's day. Niigata were ecstatic at the final whistle, and the 2011 runners-up next face Okayama Yunogo Belle on Saturday.
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Yamamoto Arina (Obara Yuria, 90 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 81 mins), Oishi Sayaka (Kodama Keiko, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (63 mins)
NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Sudo Akiko, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Takahashi Saori
Subs: Tanaka Mina (Takahashi Saori, HT), Mochizuki Arisa (Sumida Rin, 60 mins), Nakasato Yu (Hasegawa Yui, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Doko Mayo, Yamada Shoko
Sent Off: Soyama Kanako
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Iga FC Kunoichi
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 7 - 0 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 1,746)
INAC Kobe Leonessa eased into the semi-finals with a straightforward win over FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in Kobe today. INAC were 1-0 up at half-time, Ji So Yun scoring after 34 minutes. In the second half INAC ran away with the tie, with goals from Kawasumi, Tanaka Yoko, Isokane Midori, two from Takase and another from the penalty spot by Ji. INAC's quest for a fourth successive Cup triumph continues next weekend against Iga, who have also won the Cup on three occasions. Kibi's students will now focus on the Inter-Collegiate Championships which begin at the end of the month.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Nakajima Emi, Sawa Homare, Ji So Yun, Tanaka Yoko, Watanabe Ayaka, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Takase Megumi
Subs: Minamiyama Chiaki (Sawa Homare, 61 mins), Kyokawa Mai (Tanaka Yoko, 76 mins), Rebecca Moros (Watanabe Ayaka, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Michigami Ayaka
Scorers: Ji So Yun (34, 77 mins, pen), Kawasumi Nahomi (51 mins), Tanaka Yoko (58 mins), Isokane Midori (73 mins), Takase Megumi (80, 88 mins)
Booked: Isokane Midori
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Morimoto Kiyo, Kamata Ran, Takeda Arisa, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Takano Saki, Shigemasa Kai, Sugita Ami, Yoshitake Manami, Nishikawa Asuka, Kurakazu Shiho, Hamamoto Marin
Subs: Adachi Eriko (Kurakazu Shiho, 59 mins), Miyake Ayumi (Yoshitake Manami, 80 mins), Noma Fumika (Hamamoto Marin, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Tanaka Shiho
Booked: Takeda Arisa
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi 2 - 1 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 1,666)
Vegalta Sendai were very disappointing in losing to Iga, a team they beat quite comfortably in their first home game in the Nadeshiko League season. In the first half there was very little in the way of goalmouth action, though Kawashima Haruna made some incisive runs for Sendai. At the other end Iga created some chances but none of particular note.
The second half was a more entertaining fare, with Iga taking the lead on 65 minutes. A free kick outside the area was played towards the far post by Tsutsumi and Ono Suzuka was left all alone, volleying in for her first goal of the season. Vegalta Sendai responded almost immediately through Inoue Ayaka, who had replaced Kawashima at half-time. Her mazy dribble through the Iga defence and cool finish were the highlight of the match for the home fans, but Sendai were unable to push on to find a second goal.
With five minutes remaining Iga restored their deserved lead, and again it was a set-piece which undid Sendai. A free kick just inside from the corner flag was hoisted towards the far post. With Sendai unable to clear, Sato Ai found Nasu Maiko who managed to steer the ball through the massed defence to send the travelling fans into delirium. With so little time left Sendai were unable to find an equaliser, Iga managing to use up the remaining minutes down near the Sendai end.
Iga move on to face the considerable task of overcoming INAC Kobe in semi-final next Saturday, as they look for a return to the final for the first time since 2001, when they last won the competition.
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| Osafune Kana gets in a header on goal, one of the few clear chances Vegalta had in the game |
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| Shimokozuru Aya heads away a cross, with Nakade Hikari lurking |
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| Vegalta were punished from free kicks. From this chance, the ball was played in... |
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| where Ono Suzuka could barely miss, giving Iga the lead in the 65th minute |
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| Minutes later, Inoue Ayaka scores a fine goal after a wonderful slalom run through the Iga defence |
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| With just five minutes remaining, Nasu Maiko (#6) scores the winning goal, the ball squirming over the line through a mass of players |
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Ono Suzuka, Michikura Hiroko, Miyasako Tamami, Sato Ai, Matsunaga Tomoe, Tsutsumi Saki, Nasu Maiko (capt), Kobayashi Makiko, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Tomoe, 61 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 77 mins), Sakaguchi Sakie (Tsutsumi Saki, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Miyakawa Hazuki
Scorers: Ono Suzuka (65 mins), Nasu Maiko (85 mins)
Booked: Ono Suzuka
Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Osafune Kana, Shimokozuru Aya (capt), Yamamoto Risa, Sameshima Aya, Tahara Nozomi, Uetsuji Yumi, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Yasumoto Sawako, Kawashima Haruna
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Kawashima Haruna, HT), Sakai Yuki (Tahara Nozomi, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Nakamura Mami, Sasaki Mayu
Scorers: Inoue Ayaka (68 mins)
Booked: Kawashima Haruna, Tahara Nozomi
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 2 - 0 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 1,276)
Okayama Yunogo Belle were disappointed to be knocked out at this stage last season, and were determined to do better this year against last year's runners-up. Belle's top scorer this season Arimachi Saori scored the opening goal on 22 minutes, after Yamane Erina in the JEF United goal came for the ball but collided with her own player. Just after the restart Nakano Manami added the second, and that was enough to see the Okayama side through to a semi-final match against Albrirex Niigata Ladies.
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Tsuhako Yumiko, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Fushiki Kaho, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Mizushima Kumi (Tsuhako Yumiko, 73 mins), Yamaguchi Mami (Arimachi Saori, 81 mins), Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Yasuda Kuniko
Scorers: Arimachi Saori (22 mins), Nakano Manami (46 mins)
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Ueno Saki, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Takahashi Sachie, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Hanagiri Naomi (Ikadai Risa, 55 mins), Hosokawa Motoyo (Hosaka Nodoka, 81 mins), Ogawa Shiho (Yanai Rina, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Shimada Ayako
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 1 - 0 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 629)
Beleza were fully expected to overcome Niigata today to progress to yet another Cup semi-final but were undone by the pace and determination of Niigata's play. Throughout the game much of Beleza's play was lackadaisical, with most of the bright play coming from their youngest players. Niigata had made the better start before Beleza came back into the game more towards half-time, but there were few good chances for either side.
At half-time Tanaka Mina was brought on for the ineffective Takahashi Saori, and Tanaka presented far more threat to the Niigata defence. The game exploded into life on the hour mark when the speedy Tiffany McCarty ran clear of her marker following a good through-ball and was taken down by Beleza goalkeeper Soyama Kanako just outside the area. The referee had no choice but to send her off, as McCarty was about to round her to score. Mochizuki Arisa, who hitherto this season had only played seventeen minutes, was brought in to goal, with Sumida Rin making way. Niigata set up the free kick well, with two players in the wall diving out of the way of Kamionobe's left-footed strike, and with Mochizuki seeing the ball late, she was unable to get down in time to save it.
A goal and a player up, Niigata began to play far better than they had done in the first hour. For Beleza Momiki, Hasegawa and Tanaka were always dangerous, and a marvellous tackle on Tanaka by Nakamura when a goal seemed certain in additional time meant it would not be Beleza's day. Niigata were ecstatic at the final whistle, and the 2011 runners-up next face Okayama Yunogo Belle on Saturday.
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| Ichitani was commanding in goal for Niigata throughout the ninety minutes |
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| Hasegawa Yui was lively and determined on Beleza's right |
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| Tanaka Mina came on for Beleza at half-time and immediately became their biggest threat |
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| Yamazaki Marumi combined well with Tiffany McCarty in attack |
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| Hasegawa again shoots well, bringing a fine save out of Ichitani |
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| Soyama is crestfallen as she is sent off for fouling McCarty on the edge of the area |
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| Kamionobe Megumi lines up the free kick, with two of her own players in the wall... |
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| the two players dive to the ground, creating an opening... |
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| the ball nestles in the corner, with replacement goalkeeper Mochizuki Arisa unsighted |
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| Yamazaki attempts a bicycle kick... |
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| with Mochizuki acrobatically saving |
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| Ichitani was again the Niigata heroine, saving here at the feet of Momiki Yuka |
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| Nakamura Kaede produces a game-winning, superbly-timed tackle to deny Tanaka Mina an equaliser in additional time |
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kitahara Kana, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Yamazaki Marumi, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Kodama Keiko, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Yamamoto Arina (Obara Yuria, 90 mins), Hirai Sakina (Saeki Aya, 81 mins), Oishi Sayaka (Kodama Keiko, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sakaguchi Moeno
Scorers: Kamionobe Megumi (63 mins)
NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Sudo Akiko, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Takahashi Saori
Subs: Tanaka Mina (Takahashi Saori, HT), Mochizuki Arisa (Sumida Rin, 60 mins), Nakasato Yu (Hasegawa Yui, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Doko Mayo, Yamada Shoko
Sent Off: Soyama Kanako
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Iga FC Kunoichi
Match 34:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus Albirex Niigata Ladies
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Saturday, 7 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Third Round Results
Third Round Matches, ties played Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Wednesday 11th of December:
Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 10 - 0 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 844)
As fully expected, INAC Kobe Leonessa were far too strong for Ehime, though the Shikoku side will be pleased to have had the chance to play against the best team in Japan. INAC scored twice in the first half, Kinga Yukari heading in at the far post from a Watanabe cross in the 14th minute, with a second from the penalty spot five minutes later scored by Ji So Yun, who did most of the attacking for the champions in the first half. Ehime were set up almost entirely defensively, though Ogawa Manami and Akune Mana did show their potential in harassing and attacking the INAC midfield and defence.
Just after the restart Nakajima scored the third for INAC with a fine shot from outside the area, and fifteen minutes later she scored her second, finishing off easily after Ueno had done well to save from Ji. Entering the last twenty minutes Ehime were exhausted from almost continuous defending, and INAC helped themselves to six more goals in the last eighteen minutes. Isokane headed in the first of the six, with Ji scoring another fine goal from the edge of the area for the sixth of the afternoon. Takase Megumi hadn't played particularly well but finally had a goal to her name on 81 minutes, with another from the spot on 89. Between these Kyokawa Mai scored with a diving header and the final goal came in additional time from Kawasumi Nahomi as Ehime were caught on the break.
INAC Kobe now take on FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in the quarter-finals on Sunday in Kobe, while those Ehime players who are students look forward to the Inter-Collegiate Championships later in the month.
Match 22:
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme 2 - 1 Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 710)
A superb victory for Kibi as they progress to the quarter-finals of the Cup for the very first time at the expense of Urawa, who have been out of sorts the entire year. Nishikawa Asuka opened the scoring in first-half additional time, and on 67 minutes Kurakazu Shiho scored to give Kibi a two goal lead. Urawa pulled one back almost immediately, Shibata Hanae finding Kira Chinatsu who rifled home. Urawa pushed on for an equaliser but the Kibi defence stood firm and move on to face either INAC Kobe or Ehime in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi 3 - 1 Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 247)
Hinomoto Gakuen had high hopes of another upset today, but it was Iga who took the lead in the 19th minute, Tsutsumi Saki heading in a Kobayashi Makiko cross. Iga went in search of another to end the game as a contest, but Hinomoto played well and equalised just before half-time, Ikegami Mayu scoring for the third game in succession. Stunned by this, the Kunoichi came out with a no-nonsense approach in the second half and took the lead again after two minutes through an own goal, with another a minute later from Haji Madoka, her first in any competition this year. The wind was knocked out of Hinomoto's players, and try as they might, there was no way back; Iga move on to the quarter-finals.
Match 24:
Hooh High School 0 - 10 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
Hooh High School were simply no match for Vegalta Sendai, who were 5-0 up by half-time, with goals from Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Kawashima Haruna, and two from Yasumoto Sawako. Yasumoto completed her hat-trick early in the second half and there were a further two goals from Sameshima, one for Takahashi Nana and another for Uetsuji. Vegalta will play Iga in Sendai next Sunday.
Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 4 - 3 AS Elfen Sayama FC (aet)
(Attendance: 850)
A sensational encounter between Belle and Sayama ended in extra time with the Okayama side joining their neighbours Kibi in the quarter-finals. Sayama raced into a two goal lead courtesy of two of the veterans they signed this year, Ohno Shinobu and Arakawa Eriko. Belle struck back on 36 minutes through Matsuoka Miki, scoring with a header as is her wont. Five minutes after the break Suzuki Kaoruko scored for Sayama to open a two goal gap once again, and it seemed that Belle were heading out. With Miyama Aya in the side Belle can never be written off, and in the last seven minutes she brought them back into the game, first scoring on 83 minutes and then setting up Arimachi Saori for the equaliser on 88 minutes. Sayama were exhausted entering extra-time and a goal nine minutes in for Matsuoka was enough to see her side through to a quarter-final match against JEF United in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 26:
Sfida Setagaya FC 2 - 5 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
JEF United went on the attack immediately from the kickoff, and went ahead in the second minute, Yanai Rina converting from a corner. JEF pushed on hard against their near neighbours for a second, and it came in the 42nd minute courtesy of Ikadai Risa, her first in any competition this season. JEF were comfortable only for seconds, as Setagaya replied almost immediately, Tanaka Mariko heading in a cross from Usui Rie. Five minutes after the interval JEF extended their lead once more, Sugasawa Yuika just getting a touch on the ball to score. Again Setagaya fought back, and ten minutes later it was Nagasawa Yume with the goal to renew hope in the Tokyo side. Setagaya continued to fight valiantly but the game was up when JEF scored two in the last four minutes, Sugasawa with her second for the first of the two, and the second from Hosokawa Motoyo, another player who also scored for the first time this season.
Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 3 - 0 Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 305)
Takatsuki were determined not to be humiliated again by Niigata, but they fell two goals behind early. Niigata scored through Oishi Sayaka after four minutes with Tiffany McCarty following up four minutes later, her fourth goal in four consecutive games. Yamazaki scored with eight minutes remaining to seal the victory for Niigata.
Match 28:
Waseda University 0 - 4 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 633)
Four goals in the opening twenty-five minutes for Beleza was enough to knock the stuffing completely out of the Waseda challenge as the ten-times winners move on to meet Niigata in Sendai next Sunday. Sakaguchi Mizuho has scored some vital goals this year, and she opened the scoring on eight minutes, with young Sumida Rin adding the second two minutes later. On sixteen minutes, Kiryu Nanase added the third and Momiki Yuka scored the fourth.
Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus NTV Beleza
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
Winner of Match 29 versus Winner of Match 30
Match 34:
Winner of Match 31 versus Winner of Match 32
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa 10 - 0 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 844)
As fully expected, INAC Kobe Leonessa were far too strong for Ehime, though the Shikoku side will be pleased to have had the chance to play against the best team in Japan. INAC scored twice in the first half, Kinga Yukari heading in at the far post from a Watanabe cross in the 14th minute, with a second from the penalty spot five minutes later scored by Ji So Yun, who did most of the attacking for the champions in the first half. Ehime were set up almost entirely defensively, though Ogawa Manami and Akune Mana did show their potential in harassing and attacking the INAC midfield and defence.
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| Kinga Yukari opens the scoring, heading in from a tight angle |
Just after the restart Nakajima scored the third for INAC with a fine shot from outside the area, and fifteen minutes later she scored her second, finishing off easily after Ueno had done well to save from Ji. Entering the last twenty minutes Ehime were exhausted from almost continuous defending, and INAC helped themselves to six more goals in the last eighteen minutes. Isokane headed in the first of the six, with Ji scoring another fine goal from the edge of the area for the sixth of the afternoon. Takase Megumi hadn't played particularly well but finally had a goal to her name on 81 minutes, with another from the spot on 89. Between these Kyokawa Mai scored with a diving header and the final goal came in additional time from Kawasumi Nahomi as Ehime were caught on the break.
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| Isokane Midori heads home a cross from Sawa Homare for INAC's fifth |
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| Kyokawa Mai scores her second of the season following recovery from long-term injury |
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| Takase Megumi was fouled in the area and scored the resulting penalty herself |
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| Kawasumi Nahomi finishes off a fine move for the final goal of the match |
INAC Kobe now take on FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in the quarter-finals on Sunday in Kobe, while those Ehime players who are students look forward to the Inter-Collegiate Championships later in the month.
Match 22:
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme 2 - 1 Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 710)
A superb victory for Kibi as they progress to the quarter-finals of the Cup for the very first time at the expense of Urawa, who have been out of sorts the entire year. Nishikawa Asuka opened the scoring in first-half additional time, and on 67 minutes Kurakazu Shiho scored to give Kibi a two goal lead. Urawa pulled one back almost immediately, Shibata Hanae finding Kira Chinatsu who rifled home. Urawa pushed on for an equaliser but the Kibi defence stood firm and move on to face either INAC Kobe or Ehime in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi 3 - 1 Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 247)
Hinomoto Gakuen had high hopes of another upset today, but it was Iga who took the lead in the 19th minute, Tsutsumi Saki heading in a Kobayashi Makiko cross. Iga went in search of another to end the game as a contest, but Hinomoto played well and equalised just before half-time, Ikegami Mayu scoring for the third game in succession. Stunned by this, the Kunoichi came out with a no-nonsense approach in the second half and took the lead again after two minutes through an own goal, with another a minute later from Haji Madoka, her first in any competition this year. The wind was knocked out of Hinomoto's players, and try as they might, there was no way back; Iga move on to the quarter-finals.
Match 24:
Hooh High School 0 - 10 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
Hooh High School were simply no match for Vegalta Sendai, who were 5-0 up by half-time, with goals from Uetsuji Yumi, Takara Ryoko, Kawashima Haruna, and two from Yasumoto Sawako. Yasumoto completed her hat-trick early in the second half and there were a further two goals from Sameshima, one for Takahashi Nana and another for Uetsuji. Vegalta will play Iga in Sendai next Sunday.
Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle 4 - 3 AS Elfen Sayama FC (aet)
(Attendance: 850)
A sensational encounter between Belle and Sayama ended in extra time with the Okayama side joining their neighbours Kibi in the quarter-finals. Sayama raced into a two goal lead courtesy of two of the veterans they signed this year, Ohno Shinobu and Arakawa Eriko. Belle struck back on 36 minutes through Matsuoka Miki, scoring with a header as is her wont. Five minutes after the break Suzuki Kaoruko scored for Sayama to open a two goal gap once again, and it seemed that Belle were heading out. With Miyama Aya in the side Belle can never be written off, and in the last seven minutes she brought them back into the game, first scoring on 83 minutes and then setting up Arimachi Saori for the equaliser on 88 minutes. Sayama were exhausted entering extra-time and a goal nine minutes in for Matsuoka was enough to see her side through to a quarter-final match against JEF United in Kobe next Sunday.
Match 26:
Sfida Setagaya FC 2 - 5 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 150)
JEF United went on the attack immediately from the kickoff, and went ahead in the second minute, Yanai Rina converting from a corner. JEF pushed on hard against their near neighbours for a second, and it came in the 42nd minute courtesy of Ikadai Risa, her first in any competition this season. JEF were comfortable only for seconds, as Setagaya replied almost immediately, Tanaka Mariko heading in a cross from Usui Rie. Five minutes after the interval JEF extended their lead once more, Sugasawa Yuika just getting a touch on the ball to score. Again Setagaya fought back, and ten minutes later it was Nagasawa Yume with the goal to renew hope in the Tokyo side. Setagaya continued to fight valiantly but the game was up when JEF scored two in the last four minutes, Sugasawa with her second for the first of the two, and the second from Hosokawa Motoyo, another player who also scored for the first time this season.
Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies 3 - 0 Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 305)
Takatsuki were determined not to be humiliated again by Niigata, but they fell two goals behind early. Niigata scored through Oishi Sayaka after four minutes with Tiffany McCarty following up four minutes later, her fourth goal in four consecutive games. Yamazaki scored with eight minutes remaining to seal the victory for Niigata.
Match 28:
Waseda University 0 - 4 NTV Beleza
(Attendance: 633)
Four goals in the opening twenty-five minutes for Beleza was enough to knock the stuffing completely out of the Waseda challenge as the ten-times winners move on to meet Niigata in Sendai next Sunday. Sakaguchi Mizuho has scored some vital goals this year, and she opened the scoring on eight minutes, with young Sumida Rin adding the second two minutes later. On sixteen minutes, Kiryu Nanase added the third and Momiki Yuka scored the fourth.
Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
Match 30:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Match 31:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
Match 32:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus NTV Beleza
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
Winner of Match 29 versus Winner of Match 30
Match 34:
Winner of Match 31 versus Winner of Match 32
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Friday, 6 December 2013
All-Japan Girls' Senior High School Championships 2013
Next year's 22nd All Japan High School Women's Soccer Tournament will take place between January 11th and January 16th. Here is the schedule for each round.
First Round Matches, ties to be played on Saturday 11th of January:
Match 1:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School versus Honjo Daiichi High School
Match 2:
Miyazaki Nihon University Senior High School versus Naruto Uzushio High School
Match 3:
Yanagigaura High School versus Tohoku High School
Match 4:
Okayama Sakuyo High School versus Jumonji Senior High School
Match 5:
Fujieda Junshin High School versus Sanyo Jogakuen High School
Match 6:
Tsuda High School versus Fukui Senior High School
Match 7:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School versus Japan Aviation High School
Match 8:
St. Capitanio Girls' High School versus Daisho Gakuen High School
Match 9:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School versus Sugiyama Jogakuen High School
Match 10:
Seiryo High School versus Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School
Match 11:
Bunkyo High School attached to Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University versus Japan Soccer College High School
Match 12:
Matsuyama Shinonome Senior High School versus Shutoku Senior High School
Match 13:
Osaka Toin High School versus Shonan Gakuin High School
Match 14:
Chinzei Gakuin High School versus Seiwa Gakuen High School
Match 15:
Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana High School versus Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School
Match 16:
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School versus Kamimura Gakuen High School
Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 12th of January:
Match 17:
Winners of Match 1
versus
Winners of Match 2
Match 18:
Winners of Match 3
versus
Winners of Match 4
Match 19:
Winners of Match 5
versus
Winners of Match 6
Match 20:
Winners of Match 7
versus
Winners of Match 8
Match 21:
Winners of Match 9
versus
Winners of Match 10
Match 22:
Winners of Match 11
versus
Winners of Match 12
Match 23:
Winners of Match 13
versus
Winners of Match 14
Match 24:
Winners of Match 15
versus
Winners of Match 16
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Monday 13th of January:
Match 25:
Winners of Match 17
versus
Winners of Match 18
Match 26:
Winners of Match 19
versus
Winners of Match 20
Match 27:
Winners of Match 21
versus
Winners of Match 22
Match 28:
Winners of Match 23
versus
Winners of Match 24
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Wednesday 15th of January:
Match 29:
Winners of Match 25
versus
Winners of Match 26
Match 30:
Winners of Match 27
versus
Winners of Match 28
Final Match, to be played on Thursday 16th of January:
Match 31:
Winners of Match 29
versus
Winners of Match 30
First Round Matches, ties to be played on Saturday 11th of January:
Match 1:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School versus Honjo Daiichi High School
Match 2:
Miyazaki Nihon University Senior High School versus Naruto Uzushio High School
Match 3:
Yanagigaura High School versus Tohoku High School
Match 4:
Okayama Sakuyo High School versus Jumonji Senior High School
Match 5:
Fujieda Junshin High School versus Sanyo Jogakuen High School
Match 6:
Tsuda High School versus Fukui Senior High School
Match 7:
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School versus Japan Aviation High School
Match 8:
St. Capitanio Girls' High School versus Daisho Gakuen High School
Match 9:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School versus Sugiyama Jogakuen High School
Match 10:
Seiryo High School versus Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School
Match 11:
Bunkyo High School attached to Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University versus Japan Soccer College High School
Match 12:
Matsuyama Shinonome Senior High School versus Shutoku Senior High School
Match 13:
Osaka Toin High School versus Shonan Gakuin High School
Match 14:
Chinzei Gakuin High School versus Seiwa Gakuen High School
Match 15:
Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana High School versus Hokkaido Otani Muroran High School
Match 16:
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School versus Kamimura Gakuen High School
Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 12th of January:
Match 17:
Winners of Match 1
versus
Winners of Match 2
Match 18:
Winners of Match 3
versus
Winners of Match 4
Match 19:
Winners of Match 5
versus
Winners of Match 6
Match 20:
Winners of Match 7
versus
Winners of Match 8
Match 21:
Winners of Match 9
versus
Winners of Match 10
Match 22:
Winners of Match 11
versus
Winners of Match 12
Match 23:
Winners of Match 13
versus
Winners of Match 14
Match 24:
Winners of Match 15
versus
Winners of Match 16
Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Monday 13th of January:
Match 25:
Winners of Match 17
versus
Winners of Match 18
Match 26:
Winners of Match 19
versus
Winners of Match 20
Match 27:
Winners of Match 21
versus
Winners of Match 22
Match 28:
Winners of Match 23
versus
Winners of Match 24
Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Wednesday 15th of January:
Match 29:
Winners of Match 25
versus
Winners of Match 26
Match 30:
Winners of Match 27
versus
Winners of Match 28
Final Match, to be played on Thursday 16th of January:
Match 31:
Winners of Match 29
versus
Winners of Match 30
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (December 1st)
Tokai League Division One
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Fujieda Junshin High School | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 22 | 21 |
| 2 | Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S. | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 19 |
| 3 | Nagoya FC Ladies | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 16 |
| 4 | Iwata Higashi High School | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 |
| 5 | FC Gifu Belta | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 33 | -27 | 4 |
| 6 | Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 27 | -27 | 1 |
November 23rd:
Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School 1 - 1 Iwata Higashi High School
December 1st:
Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School 5 - 0 Nagoya FC Ladies
Tokai League Division Two
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Diff | Points | ||
| 1 | Aichi Toho University | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 21 |
| 2 | FC Project Sonia | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Tokoha Gakuen Junior H.S. | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 12 |
| 4 | Toyota Ladies F.C. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 12 |
| 5 | Juven F.C. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 29 | -21 | 9 |
| 6 | Kanbara Club Megere | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 25 | -21 | 0 |
December 1st:
Kanbara Club Megere 0 - 2 Juven F.C.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
The 35th Empress' Cup - Second Round Results
Second Round Matches, ties played Saturday 30th of November and Sunday 1st of December:
Match 13:
Nittaidai FC Ladies 1 - 2 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 250)
Both sides were especially determined today, with the knowledge that the winner would take on INAC Kobe Leonessa in Tokyo. Just as in last year's tie between the two sides, Uemura Shoko scored to give Nittaidai the lead, this time on 60 minutes. Although Ehime were under severe pressure they didn't panic and gained revenge or last year's defeat with two late goals from Yamashiro Miyuki and Kushiyama Saki. Ehime will undoubtedly be very excited about taking on Japan's premier team. Due to a clash with the International Women's Club Championship, that game will be held on Wednesday, December 11th.
Match 14:
Kanto Gakuen University 2 - 8 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 150)
Having only beaten Kanto Gakuen on penalties in the Inter-Collegiate Championships last year, Kibi were determined to go on the attack early to prevent any mishaps this year. Takahashi Chiho scored the first after just three minutes, with Nishikawa Asuka adding another four minutes later, and Hamamoto Marin another to make it 3-0 after just fifteen minutes. Two more goals were to follow in the first half, Takano Saki on 29 minutes and Hamamoto with her second in additional time. In the second half the onslaught continued with Hamamoto completing her first hat-trick for the team, and Nishikawa added another for herself. Minamino Arisa and Iwasaki Sumika scored consolation goals for Kanto Gakuen. Kibi had the last say though, with Takahashi Chiho finishing what she started with the final goal two minutes from time. Kibi now take on Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies.
Match 15:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School 0 - 6 Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 262)
Having overcome top Challenge League side Nojima Stella Kanagawa last weekend, Hinomoto Gakuen did it again with an astonishing victory over Challenge League champions Tokiwagi Gakuen. Yasaka Mei gave her side a dream start with a lead goal after just three minutes. Kojima Wakiko then scored two marvellous goals, one direct from a free kick and the next direct from a corner as Hinomoto took control of the match. Kojima went on to score again in the 36th minute for her hat-trick and Ikegami Mayu added a fifth as Tokiwagi were stunned. Tokiwagi came out in the second half determined but there was to be no comeback as Hinomoto added a sixth through Irie Miki to record a sensational victory - revenge for their loss to Tokiwagi in the Schools' Championships - and now take on Iga FC Kunoichi in Third Round.
Match 16:
Fukui Senior High School 1 - 2 Hooh High School
(Attendance: 120)
Morimoto Suzuka got Fukui Senior High School off to a good start with a goal from the spot in the 28th minute after Yamazaki Nao had been fouled in the box. Yonesato Hinata equalised for Hooh in the 66th minute and right at the death Hazama Mika headed the winner for Hooh when Fukui 'keeper Takahashi Mami failed to collect the ball from a corner kick. Hooh High School now look forward to taking on Vegalta Sendai Ladies.
Match 17:
AS Elfen Sayama FC 2 - 0 Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 251)
Recently-promoted Sayama saw off the challenge of Challenge League rivals Shizuoka Sangyo today, with first half goals from Ito Kanako and Saito Yuri enough to see the Saitama outfit through to the Third Round and a meeting with Okayama Yunogo Belle. Shizuoka Sangyo tried hard but rarely threatened the Sayama goal. Their students now prepare for the Inter-Collegiate Championships later this month.
Match 18:
Kamimura Gakuen High School 1 - 6 Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 250)
Sfida Setagaya were looking to banish their disappointment at having missed out on promotion to the Nadeshiko League with a good Cup run, but it was Schools' Championships runners-up Kamimura Gakuen High School who took the initiative in the first half, scoring through Ogawa Nao. Mori Hitomi equalised for Setagaya just minutes into the second half, and the Challenge League's top scorer had another not long after to turn the tie in favour of the Tokyo side. Usui Rie showed fine skill in beating two defenders to score the third for Setagaya just after the hour mark, and the game was over as a contest when Shimojo Aya made it 4-1 with 18 minutes remaining. Two goals in the last three minutes, one from Shano Miki and the other from Usui completed the rout. Sfida Setagaya now go on to play JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies.
Match 19:
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki 4 - 1 JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 268)
Having suffered a dreadful Nadeshiko League season, Takatsuki were determined to bounce back in the Cup and did so emphatically against the JFA Academy. In the space of fourteen minutes in the first half Takatsuki scored four to crush the Academy's hopes of another famous Cup victory. Hamada Haruka headed two of those goals, with another from Maruyama in between, and the fourth was from defender Tsuboi Ayako. Kadoi Megumi pulled one back in the 56th minute, but there was no stopping Takatsuki and they now look for revenge against Albirex Niigata Ladies, who humiliated them in winning by nine goals in their most recent meeting.
Match 20:
Waseda University 4 - 0 Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 188)
Waseda University took the lead over the JSCL through Takagi Hikaru when she converted an Ishida cross in the twelfth minute. Watai Shiori converted a penalty when Fukuzawa Manami was fouled in the area. Fukuzawa had one for herself in first half additional time as Waseda were simply too good for the JSCL. Matsukawa Tomo added the fourth midway through the second half, and the JSCL had no answer. Waseda now go on to take on NTV Beleza. Having lost 1-0 to INAC Kobe in the Third Round in the last two seasons, Waseda will be hoping to go one better this year.
Third Round Matches, ties to be played Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Wednesday 11th of December:
Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Ehime FC Ladies
Match 22:
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme versus Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
Match 24:
Hooh High School versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus AS Elfen Sayama FC
Match 26:
Sfida Setagaya FC versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
Match 28:
Waseda University versus NTV Beleza
Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
Winner of Match 21 versus Winner of Match 22
Match 30:
Winner of Match 23 versus Winner of Match 24
Match 31:
Winner of Match 25 versus Winner of Match 26
Match 32:
Winner of Match 27 versus Winner of Match 28
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
Winner of Match 29 versus Winner of Match 30
Match 34:
Winner of Match 31 versus Winner of Match 32
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
Match 13:
Nittaidai FC Ladies 1 - 2 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 250)
Both sides were especially determined today, with the knowledge that the winner would take on INAC Kobe Leonessa in Tokyo. Just as in last year's tie between the two sides, Uemura Shoko scored to give Nittaidai the lead, this time on 60 minutes. Although Ehime were under severe pressure they didn't panic and gained revenge or last year's defeat with two late goals from Yamashiro Miyuki and Kushiyama Saki. Ehime will undoubtedly be very excited about taking on Japan's premier team. Due to a clash with the International Women's Club Championship, that game will be held on Wednesday, December 11th.
Match 14:
Kanto Gakuen University 2 - 8 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 150)
Having only beaten Kanto Gakuen on penalties in the Inter-Collegiate Championships last year, Kibi were determined to go on the attack early to prevent any mishaps this year. Takahashi Chiho scored the first after just three minutes, with Nishikawa Asuka adding another four minutes later, and Hamamoto Marin another to make it 3-0 after just fifteen minutes. Two more goals were to follow in the first half, Takano Saki on 29 minutes and Hamamoto with her second in additional time. In the second half the onslaught continued with Hamamoto completing her first hat-trick for the team, and Nishikawa added another for herself. Minamino Arisa and Iwasaki Sumika scored consolation goals for Kanto Gakuen. Kibi had the last say though, with Takahashi Chiho finishing what she started with the final goal two minutes from time. Kibi now take on Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies.
Match 15:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School 0 - 6 Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 262)
Having overcome top Challenge League side Nojima Stella Kanagawa last weekend, Hinomoto Gakuen did it again with an astonishing victory over Challenge League champions Tokiwagi Gakuen. Yasaka Mei gave her side a dream start with a lead goal after just three minutes. Kojima Wakiko then scored two marvellous goals, one direct from a free kick and the next direct from a corner as Hinomoto took control of the match. Kojima went on to score again in the 36th minute for her hat-trick and Ikegami Mayu added a fifth as Tokiwagi were stunned. Tokiwagi came out in the second half determined but there was to be no comeback as Hinomoto added a sixth through Irie Miki to record a sensational victory - revenge for their loss to Tokiwagi in the Schools' Championships - and now take on Iga FC Kunoichi in Third Round.
Match 16:
Fukui Senior High School 1 - 2 Hooh High School
(Attendance: 120)
Morimoto Suzuka got Fukui Senior High School off to a good start with a goal from the spot in the 28th minute after Yamazaki Nao had been fouled in the box. Yonesato Hinata equalised for Hooh in the 66th minute and right at the death Hazama Mika headed the winner for Hooh when Fukui 'keeper Takahashi Mami failed to collect the ball from a corner kick. Hooh High School now look forward to taking on Vegalta Sendai Ladies.
Match 17:
AS Elfen Sayama FC 2 - 0 Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 251)
Recently-promoted Sayama saw off the challenge of Challenge League rivals Shizuoka Sangyo today, with first half goals from Ito Kanako and Saito Yuri enough to see the Saitama outfit through to the Third Round and a meeting with Okayama Yunogo Belle. Shizuoka Sangyo tried hard but rarely threatened the Sayama goal. Their students now prepare for the Inter-Collegiate Championships later this month.
Match 18:
Kamimura Gakuen High School 1 - 6 Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 250)
Sfida Setagaya were looking to banish their disappointment at having missed out on promotion to the Nadeshiko League with a good Cup run, but it was Schools' Championships runners-up Kamimura Gakuen High School who took the initiative in the first half, scoring through Ogawa Nao. Mori Hitomi equalised for Setagaya just minutes into the second half, and the Challenge League's top scorer had another not long after to turn the tie in favour of the Tokyo side. Usui Rie showed fine skill in beating two defenders to score the third for Setagaya just after the hour mark, and the game was over as a contest when Shimojo Aya made it 4-1 with 18 minutes remaining. Two goals in the last three minutes, one from Shano Miki and the other from Usui completed the rout. Sfida Setagaya now go on to play JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies.
Match 19:
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki 4 - 1 JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 268)
Having suffered a dreadful Nadeshiko League season, Takatsuki were determined to bounce back in the Cup and did so emphatically against the JFA Academy. In the space of fourteen minutes in the first half Takatsuki scored four to crush the Academy's hopes of another famous Cup victory. Hamada Haruka headed two of those goals, with another from Maruyama in between, and the fourth was from defender Tsuboi Ayako. Kadoi Megumi pulled one back in the 56th minute, but there was no stopping Takatsuki and they now look for revenge against Albirex Niigata Ladies, who humiliated them in winning by nine goals in their most recent meeting.
Match 20:
Waseda University 4 - 0 Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 188)
Waseda University took the lead over the JSCL through Takagi Hikaru when she converted an Ishida cross in the twelfth minute. Watai Shiori converted a penalty when Fukuzawa Manami was fouled in the area. Fukuzawa had one for herself in first half additional time as Waseda were simply too good for the JSCL. Matsukawa Tomo added the fourth midway through the second half, and the JSCL had no answer. Waseda now go on to take on NTV Beleza. Having lost 1-0 to INAC Kobe in the Third Round in the last two seasons, Waseda will be hoping to go one better this year.
Third Round Matches, ties to be played Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Wednesday 11th of December:
Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Ehime FC Ladies
Match 22:
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme versus Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
Match 24:
Hooh High School versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus AS Elfen Sayama FC
Match 26:
Sfida Setagaya FC versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
Match 28:
Waseda University versus NTV Beleza
Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played Sunday 15th of December:
Match 29:
Winner of Match 21 versus Winner of Match 22
Match 30:
Winner of Match 23 versus Winner of Match 24
Match 31:
Winner of Match 25 versus Winner of Match 26
Match 32:
Winner of Match 27 versus Winner of Match 28
Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played Saturday 21st of December:
Match 33:
Winner of Match 29 versus Winner of Match 30
Match 34:
Winner of Match 31 versus Winner of Match 32
Final Match, to be played Monday 23rd of December:
Match 35:
Winner of Match 33 versus Winner of Match 34
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