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Sunday, 19 April 2015

Nadeshiko League Division 2 Fourth Round

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies  2 - 0  Nittaidai SC Yokohama
(Attendance: 562)

Nagano retained their starting XI from the opening three games and again won without conceding to stay three points clear at the top. Nittaidai brought Oga Risako into the starting lineup for the first time but were unable to respond to Nagano's lightning start. Yokoyama Kumi scored in the second minute and when Kunisawa Shino scored her first ever goal in the league six minutes from the end of the first half the game was up. Nagano will be favourites to win again next week against bottom side Fukuoka, Nittaidai host Nojima in a Kanagawa derby.

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Ikegaya Natsumi, Tanaka Nami (capt), Sakamoto Riho, Yajima Yuki, Noguchi Miya, Kunisawa Shino, Makii Kasane, Saito Akane, Hamagaki Kana, Yokoyama Kumi, Tomari Shiho
Subs: Hashiura Satsuki (Yokoyama Kumi, 57 mins), Wada Makoto (Tomari Shiho, 77 mins), Uchiyama Tomoyo (Makii Kasane, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Hayashizaki Mei, Suzuki Azusa, Takashima Ruriko, Goshima Kyoka
Scorers: Yokoyama Kumi (2 mins), Kunisawa Shino (39 mins)

Nittaidai SC Yokohama:
Inoue Nene, Matsunaga Saki, Oga Risako, Abe Rie, Yamakawa Natsuki, Sakurai Mayuka (capt), Enokidani Misaki, Miura Momo, Goto Ami, Maeda Risa, Shimamura Yukiko
Subs: Ishii Chiharu (Goto Ami, 69 mins), Hirata Hikari (Enokidani Misaki, 72 mins), Uchida Misuzu (Maeda Risa, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Morita Yukari, Nagashima Hikari


Ehime FC Ladies  1 - 0  Ange Violet Hiroshima
(Attendance: 165)

A second late goal in two games for Ueno Mami, on this occasion the only goal, was enough to beat Ange Violet Hiroshima who have so far disappointed this season. Ehime next play away against Kibi and Ange Violet are at home to Setagaya.

Ehime FC Ladies:
Miki Yoshimi, Kamata Ran, Nishimura Nozomi, Muramatsu Mafuyu, Kariya Maiko, Iwamoto Yuka, Yamashiro Miyuki, Haruyama Saori, Ogawa Manami, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Akune Mana
Subs: Oya Ayumi (Iwamoto Yuka, 58 mins), Sakurai Yuika (Muramatsu Mafuyu, 64 mins), Ueno Mami (Ogawa Manami, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Osako Hanako, Watai Shiori, Kawamura Akari, Ono Miyuu
Scorers: Ueno Mami (86 mins)

Ange Violet Hiroshima:
Kameda Megumi, Matsuda Ikumi, Saito Hitomi, Takeda Yuki (capt), Ichikawa Sonoka, Akagi Fumika, Akamine Mizuki, Yamaguchi Yurie, Kanda Wakaho, Katsurama Fumina, Mizuno Yuri
Subs: Saihara Mizuki (Yamaguchi Yurie, 34 mins), Egashira Ayuki (Akagi Fumika, 74 mins), Kuramoto Aya (Katsurama Fumina, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Shimizu Aki, Kitagawa Kana, Kanayama Miki, Yamagata Hisami


Sfida Setagaya FC  1 - 1  Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 402)

One of the pre-season promotion favourites Sfida Setagaya have again dropped points, this time to the JSC who took the lead on thirty-one minutes through Yamazaki Sayuri, who moved from Saitama. Nakamura Yushika scored her first goal in the league to equalise just before half-time but despite their dominance were unable to score again in the second half. The JSC pick up another valuable point, Setagaya are one position ahead of them in sixth, with five points. The JSC host Harima on Sunday, Setagaya play in Hiroshima on Saturday.

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Ishino Himeka, Fukuhara Nao, Tanaka Mariko, Nagata Maya, Yamamoto Naomi, Tomiyama Hitomi, Mori Hitomi, Suda Ayaka, Nakamura Yushika, Tanaka Marina (capt), Sunoki Yurie
Subs: Hanagiri Naomi (Suda Ayaka, 62 mins), Hori Yoshie (Tanaka Marina, 75 mins), Hasegawa Aoi (Nakamura Yushika, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Imamiya Chiemi, Ito Yukina, Shano Miki, Murakami Akane
Scorers: Nakamura Yushika (42 mins)

Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kawashima Kana, Sano Saki, Takahashi Sakura (capt), Kusakari Ayako, Sakaguchi Yuki, Nomura Natsumi, Sasaki Shiori, Konno Hitomi, Matsumoto Hotaru, Horie Mitsuki, Yamazaki Sayuri
Subs: Tsurumi Marina (Matsumoto Hotaru, 64 mins)
Unused subs: Kamimura Aya, Tanabe Riena, Fukumoto Junko, Saito Mami
Scorers: Yamazaki Sayuri (31 mins)


Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara  3 - 1  FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 421)

An early goal for Yoshida Nagisa, her first goal in her first season, gave Kibi hope of a first victory at half-time but a goal from the penalty spot by Yoshimi Natsuki leveled things up. Two goals in the last twenty minutes from Minamino Arisa and Nagasawa Madoka means that Nojima stay second while Kibi stay second from bottom. Kibi next host Ehime, Nojima play Nittaidai in Yamato.

Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara:
Kobayashi Shiori, Ishida Minami (capt), Sakamoto Juri, Hirano Yuka, Kobayashi Miharu, Yoshimi Natsuki, Kawashima Haruna, Tanaka Yoko, Oyama Saki, Gonno Takako, Minamino Arisa
Subs: Nagasawa Madoka (Kawashima Haruna, 66 mins), Kanai Nanae (Tanaka Yoko, 81 mins), Furuichi Misato (Gonno Takako, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Goto Maika, Setoguchi Nana, Omiya Reona, Inoue Yurie
Scorers: Yoshimi Natsuki (47 mins), Minamino Arisa (71 mins), Nagasawa Madoka (75 mins)

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Fujita Suzuka, Yoshitake Manami, Miyaji Asuka, Noma Fumika (capt), Mukai Satsuki, Mamyo Sena, Sasaki Yuka, Yoshida Nagisa, Hamamoto Marin, Ikejiri Mayu, Goya Eriko
Subs: Nagano Momoko (Mukai Satsuki, 62 mins), Kurakazu Shiho (Goya Eriko, 73 mins), Kadota Rui (Hamamoto Marin, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Sakamoto Aoi, Takatsuka Ayane, Kanbara Misaki, Komatsu Mina
Scorers: Yoshida Nagisa (6 mins)
Booked: Miyaji Asuka


AS Harima Albion  6 - 0  Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 457)

Murakawa Saki was brought back into the starting lineup for this game and she scored twice as Harima had no trouble whatsoever in beating Fukuoka to move into the top three. Chiba Sonoko also scored twice to move onto four goals for the season and there were goals for Sato Rina and a first of the season for Sakai Nozomi. Harima play in Shibata against the JSC and Fukuoka face a challenge in the form of the visiting Nagano.

AS Harima Albion:
Kirihata Kotono, Kawai Honami, Nishiyama Emi, Fujimoto Madoka (capt), Sakai Nozomi, Okajima Eri, Imai Haruka, Chiba Sonoko, Sato Rina, Fushiki Kaho, Murakawa Saki
Subs: Kondo Akane (Imai Haruka, 56 mins), Machida Akari (Fushiki Kaho, 81 mins), Minami Chiho (Okajima Eri, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Sugimoto Aoi, Saito Manami, Arihara Aoba
Scorers: Murakawa Saki (16, 79 mins), Sato Rina (26 mins), Chiba Sonoko (73, 90 mins), Sakai Nozomi (76 mins)
Booked: Chiba Sonoko

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Kishi Hoshimi, Ito Chisa, Hanada Aiko, Fujisawa Marin (capt), Kobayashi Natsumi, Sato Kaede, Nariai Hitomi, Doshita Misato, Ukita Kotone, Fujimoto Yuki, Yanagita Shiori
Subs: Yatsugi Akane (Sato Kaede, 59 mins), Fukui Shihori (Kobayashi Natsumi, 59 mins), Hirata Misato (Yanagita Shiori, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Ueda Erina, Marugata Rie

Nadeshiko League Division 1 Fourth Round

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies  2 - 0  Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki
(Attendance: 668)

Takatsuki were again very poor, and created very little in front of goal, but it took a penalty kick and a late strike from Sugasawa Yuika for JEF United to take a deserved three points. Takatsuki are next at home to Belle who themselves are struggling but will expect to win. JEF United are away in Ueno playing an Iga side smarting from two successive losses.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Chino Shoko, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Nishikawa Ayaka, Wakabayashi Minori, Hosaka Nodoka, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kamogawa Miho (Setoguchi Kozue, 40 mins), Anzai Yuka (Fukasawa Risa, 61 mins), Yanai Rina (Ikadai Risa, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Ueno Saki, Isokane Midori, Matsuura Nagisa
Scorers: Sugasawa Yuika (63 mins (pen), 90 mins)

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Sato Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Akiba Yumeko, Yoshimura Midori, Enya Mari, Torao Naomi (capt), Takahashi Saki, Narumiya Yui, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Saito Toshiko (Narumiya Yui, 66 mins), Yoneyama Suzumi (Yoshimura Midori, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Yamamoto Maho, Takatani Misato, Honda Saki
Booked: Tsuboi Ayako


Vegalta Sendai Ladies  3 - 0  AS Elfen Saitama
(Attendance: 1,233)

Like Takatsuki, Saitama have had a very poor start to the season and Vegalta Sendai had no difficulty beating them, with an opening goal from Takahashi Nana in just the third minute. Arimachi Saori opened her account for Sendai with a second just ten minutes later. Like Takahashi, Inoue Ayaka scored her first goal of the season today midway through the second half.

Vegalta Sendai stay unbeaten, two points behind leaders INAC Kobe. They next play champions Urawa in Saitama, with Saitama also playing in Saitama against INAC Kobe on the same day.

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Takenaka Rei, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Kakazu Asuka (capt), Sasaki Mayu, Kawamura Yuri, Nakano Manami, Inoue Ayaka, Arimachi Saori
Subs: Hamada Haruka (Kakazu Asuka, HT), Giovania (Arimachi Saori, 73 mins), Ideue Asako (Takara Ryoko, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Saito Ayaka, Tahara Nozomi, Irie Miki, Sasaki Miwa
Scorers: Takahashi Nana (3 mins), Arimachi Saori (13 mins), Inoue Ayaka (67 mins)
Booked: Inoue Ayaka

AS Elfen Saitama:
Sakuragi Ayana, Akitaya Misato, Matsuoka Sayuri, Nara Misaki, Matsukubo Akari, Takano Saki, Otani Erina, Azami Rie (capt), Takahashi Saori, Sarah Gregorius, Sugihara Haruna
Subs: Segi Aiki (Takahashi Saori, HT), Sakurabayashi Ayako (Otani Erina, 63 mins), Takahashi Kaho (Sarah Gregorius, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Utsumi Yui


Albirex Niigata Ladies  1 - 0  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 1,261)

Champions Urawa fell to another loss today and remain in the bottom half of the table while victors Niigata have recovered from a poor start to the season to record their second consecutive 1-0 win. The only goal of the game came from Saeki Aya, her first of the season. Urawa next play high-flying Vegalta Sendai next and need to start picking up points. Niigata are away to Beleza, level on points with Sendai, on Saturday afternoon.

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Sayama Momoko, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Obara Yuria, Saito Yuri, Takahashi Haruka, Sakaguchi Moeno, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saeki Aya, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Yamazaki Marumi (Oishi Sayaka, 67 mins), Kodama Keiko (Takahashi Haruka, 79 mins), Watanabe Ayaka (Saeki Aya, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Fukumura Kanae, Nakamura Kaede, Kojima Miku, Yasaka Mei
Scorers: Saeki Aya (15 mins)

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Kurishima Akari, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Wada Naoko, Shibata Hanae, Naomoto Hikaru, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Seike Kiko (Naomoto Hikaru, HT), Shiraki Akari (Kato Chika, 60 mins), Usui Rie (Wada Naoko, 64 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Suzuki Rina, Chiba Minori, Oto Haruka


INAC Kobe Leonessa  2 - 0  Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 2,315)

Despite a succession of chances, Iga were unable to make any real impact on Kaihori Ayumi's goal and ultimately INAC Kobe were able to win again with little effort. Confusion from a corner kick led to an own goal in the seventh minute and another lack of focus in defence in the second half led to Ohno poking home her first of the season. INAC Kobe next play struggling Saitama fully expecting another win; Iga are at home to JEF United.

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Tanaka Asuna, Sameshima Aya, Kawasumi Nahomi, Ito Kanako, Sawa Homare, Nakajima Emi, Kyokawa Mai, Ohno Shinobu (capt)
Subs: Ito Miki (Kyokawa Mai, 32 mins), Masuya Rika (Nakajima Emi, HT), Minamiyama Chiaki (Kawasumi Nahomi, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Shibusawa Anna, Miyake Shiori, Nakada Ayu, Sugita Hina
Scorers: Own Goal (7 mins), Ohno Shinobu (53 mins)

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Isashi Kaede, Miyasako Tamami, Ohashi Mio, Hatanaka Miyuka, Kobayashi Misaki, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Suzuki Kaoruko, Sugita Ami, Matsunaga Yoshie, Haji Madoka
Subs: Sonomura Nana (Suzuki Kaoruko, HT), Shimojo Aya (Kobayashi Misaki, 58 mins), Noichi Aya (Matsunaga Tomoe, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Michikura Hiroko


Okayama Yunogo Belle  0 - 5  Nippon TV Beleza
(Attendance: 1,257)

Belle have thus far this season underwhelmed and against Beleza they had little answer. By half-time they were three goals down, Tanaka Mina scoring twice with an own goal in between. In the second half Momiki Yuka and Sakaguchi Mizuho also scored and Belle's only real chances were created by Miyama Aya, upon whom the team has grown more reliant over the past two seasons.

Beleza stay second and next week host Niigata in Tama. Belle are away to Takatsuki against whom they will feel they must win to regain momentum.

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Takahashi Sachie, Takahashi Chiho, Mizushima Kumi, Kuzuma Riyo, Kobayashi Makiko, Miyama Aya, Tanaka Mayu, Matsuoka Miki, Kishino Sana
Subs: Morisako Ayame (Kishino Sana, 67 mins)
Unused subs: Aoyagi Maririn, Taniguchi Kikumi, Kawano Saki, Hashimoto Shoko
Booked: Morisako Ayame

Nippon TV Beleza:
Yamashita Ayaka, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Muramatsu Tomoko, Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Uetsuji Yumi, Momiki Yuka, Hasegawa Yui, Tanaka Mina
Subs: Kiryu Nanase (Hasegawa Yui, 57 mins), Nakasato Yu (Shimizu Risa, 78 mins), Sumida Rin (Uetsuji Yumi, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Soyama Kanako, Doko Mayo
Scorers: Tanaka Mina (18, 32 mins), Own Goal (19 mins), Momiki Yuka (51 mins), Sakaguchi Mizuho (80 mins)
Booked: Sakaguchi Mizuho

Monday, 13 April 2015

Liga Student Results/Standings (April 12th)

Tohoku League Group A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Sendai University00000000
2Meisei High School00000000
3Tohoku High School00000000
4Yamagata Johoku High School00000000
5Yamagata Nishi High School00000000


Tohoku League Group B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Tokiwagi Gakuen High School00000000
2Tomioka High School00000000
3Meioh High School00000000
4Haguro High School00000000
5Tsuruoka Higashi High School00000000


Tohoku League Group C

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Seiwa Gakuen High School00000000
2Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School00000000
3Kitakami High School00000000
4Yamagata University00000000
5Sakata Minami High School00000000




Kanto League Group A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Daito Bunka University220010286
2Honjo Daiichi High School22007436
3Shonan Gakuin High School22003036
4Kanto Gakuen University21104314
5University of Yamanashi21017433
6Kanagawa University21015323
7Makuhari Sohgoh High School201128-61
8Japan Women's College of PE200236-30
9Bunkyo Gakuin Univ. Girls' SHS200214-30
10Tokiwa University High School200219-80

April 11th:
Kanto Gakuen University  1 - 1  Makuhari Sohgoh High School
Shonan Gakuin High School  2 - 0  Japan Women's College of Physical Education
Kanagawa University  3 - 0  Tokiwa University High School
Daito Bunka University  3 - 1  Bunkyo Gakuin University Girls' Senior High School
University of Yamanashi  1 - 3  Honjo Daiichi High School

April 12th:
University of Yamanashi  6 - 1  Tokiwa University High School
Japan Women's College of Physical Education  3 - 4  Honjo Daiichi High School
Kanagawa University  2 - 3  Kanto Gakuen University
Daito Bunka University  7 - 1  Makuhari Sohgoh High School
Shonan Gakuin High School  1 - 0  Bunkyo Gakuin University Girls' Senior High School


Kanto League Group B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kuki High School2200152136
2Shutoku Senior High School3201133106
3Takasaki Univ. of H & W HS22007256
4Jumonji High School22008446
5Chiba Meitoku High School11002023
6Toyo University210146-23
7Tokyo International University200226-40
8Yokohama Suiryo High School2002511-60
9Keio University200208-80
10Tokyo Women's College of PE2002014-140

April 11th:
Keio University  0 - 5  Shutoku Senior High School
Tokyo International University  2 - 4  Takasaki University of Health and Welfare High School
Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education  0 - 8  Kuki High School
Toyo University  3 - 2  Shutoku Senior High School
Jumonji High School  4 - 3  Yokohama Suiryo High School

April 12th:
Jumonji High School  4 - 1  Toyo University
Keio University  0 - 3  Takasaki University of Health and Welfare High School
Yokohama Suiryo High School  2 - 7  Kuki High School
Tokyo International University  0 - 2  Chiba Meitoku High School
Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education  0 - 6  Shutoku Senior High School


Kanto League Group C

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Tokyo Met. Asuka High School33009189
2Juntendo University22007166
3Seiritsu Gakuen High School21014223
4Musashigaoka College11002113
5Shobi University21013303
6Yamato High School00000000
7Japan Aviation High School100112-10
8University of Tsukuba100101-10
9Ota Municipal High School200206-60
10Hanasaki Tokuhara High School2002110-90

April 11th:
Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School  1 - 0  University of Tsukuba
Musashigaoka College  2 - 1  Japan Aviation High School
Juntendo University  3 - 0  Ota Municipal High School
Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School  6 - 0  Hanasaki Tokuhara High School
Shobi University  2 - 1  Seiritsu Gakuen High School

April 12th:
Shobi University  1 - 2  Tokyo Metropolitan Asuka High School
Seiritsu Gakuen High School  3 - 0  Ota Municipal High School
Juntendo University  4 - 1  Hanasaki Tokuhara High School




Hokushin'etsu

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Japan Soccer College High School4301271269
2Fukui Senior High School22008086
3Seiryo High School3102327-243
4Niigata UHW00000000
5Matsusho Gakuen High School00000000
6Hokuriku University100102-20
7Japan Soccer College Ladies2002210-80

April 11th:
Seiryo High School  3 - 2  Japan Soccer College Ladies
Seiryo High School  0 - 18  Japan Soccer College High School
Japan Soccer College Ladies  0 - 7  Japan Soccer College High School

April 12th:
Hokuriku University  0 - 2  Japan Soccer College High School
Fukui Senior High School  7 - 0  Seiryo High School
Fukui Senior High School  1 - 0  Japan Soccer College High School




Kansai League Group A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Osaka University of HSS3300120129
2Osaka Gakugei Senior HS21016513
3Mukogawa Women's University21015503
4Osaka Toin High School00000000
5Hinomoto Gakuen Senior HS100102-20
6Osaka Seisho High School2002011-110

April 5th:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences  5 - 0  Osaka Gakugei Senior HS
Mukogawa Women's University  5 - 0  Osaka Seisho High School

April 11th:
Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School  0 - 2  Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
Osaka Seisho High School  0 - 6  Osaka Gakugei Senior HS

April 12th:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences  5 - 0  Mukogawa Women's University


Kansai League Group B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Daisho Gakuen High School2200121116
2Himeji Dokkyo University00000000
3Kyoto Seika Gakuen High School00000000
4Otemon Gakuin Otemae HS00000000
5Kobe Shinwa Women's University100101-10
6Osaka International University1001111-100

March 15th:
Daisho Gakuen High School  11 - 1  Osaka International University

April 12th:
Daisho Gakuen High School  1 - 0  Kobe Shinwa Women's University




Chugoku/Shikoku Group A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's Univ.00000000
2IPU Women's College00000000
3Takahashi Nisshin High School00000000
4Sanyo Jogakuen High School00000000
5Matsue Commercial High School00000000
6Kagawanishi High School00000000


Chugoku/Shikoku Group B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kibi International University00000000
2Tokuyama University00000000
3Okayama Sakuyo High School00000000
4Bunkyo High School00000000
5Matsuyama Shinonome Senior HS00000000
6Naruto Uzushio High School00000000

Sunday, 12 April 2015

Regional Leagues Results/Standings (April 12th)

Kanto League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Nippon TV Menina11006153
2Tokyo International University11003213
3Waseda University11002113
4Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Yth11002113
5Kanto Gakuen University100123-10
6JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18100112-10
7University of Tsukuba100112-10
8Musashigaoka College100116-50

April 12th:
Waseda University  2 - 1  University of Tsukuba
Tokyo International University  3 - 2  Kanto Gakuen University
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth  2 - 1  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18
Musashigaoka College  1 - 6  Nippon TV Menina


Kanto League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kokushikan University11004043
2Ota Ladies SC Esperanza11004043
3Maebashi Ikuei High School11003033
4Keio University11001013
5Shobi University100101-10
6Japan Aviation High School100103-30
7Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies100104-40
8Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies100104-40

April 12th:
Shobi University  0 - 1  Keio University
Kokushikan University  4 - 0  Mito Eiko FC Ibaraki Ladies
Ota Ladies SC Esperanza  4 - 0  Tochigi Soccer Club Ladies
Japan Aviation High School  0 - 3  Maebashi Ikuei High School




Hokushin'etsu League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Niigata UHW11009093
2FC Schloß Matsumoto11003123
3Albirex Niigata Ladies U-1811001013
4Hokuriku University00000000
5Toyama Ladies100101-10
6Shinshu University100113-20
7Granscena Niigata FC Ladies100109-90

April 12th:
FC Schloß Matsumoto  3 - 1  Shinshu University
Toyama Ladies  0 - 1  Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18
Niigata University of Health and Welfare  9 - 0  Granscena Niigata FC Ladies

Challenge League Second Round

Yamato Sylphid  2 - 1  Yokohama FC Seagulls
(Attendance: 416)

Yamato Sylphid accomplished their first ever league victory today with a 2-1 win over locals rivals Yokohama FC Seagulls, who are still seeking their first win. Two goals from Matsuyama did the trick, the second of which came just a minute after the Seagulls had equalised.

Yokohama had far more of the chances in the game and will hope to make them count next week when they face Norddea. Yamato travel north to face Tokiwagi Gakuen.

Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho (capt), Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Tsuhako Yumiko, Asai Kie, Naito Yuka, Endo Reira, Yamazaki Yuki, Matsuyama Tomo, Nishiyama Haruka, Ishibuchi Yuki
Subs: Kawai Akiko (Nabeshima Reika, 41 mins), Ando Hikari (Nishiyama Haruka, 73 mins), Suga Momoka (Naito Yuka, 82 mins), Yamamoto Rina (Asai Kie, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Nakazawa Yui
Scorers: Matsuyama Tomo (17, 29 mins)

Yokohama FC Seagulls:
Asari Maya, Fujikake Mayu, Miyashita Nanami, Tanaka Keiko, Yamamoto Kana, Sato Nagisa, Nakai Miku, Yamamoto Emi (capt), Ishihara Ami, Yoshida Mizuki, Tanaka Yui
Subs: Imai Sayuri (Tanaka Yui, 67 mins), Muta Kaori (Nakai Miku, 71 mins), Shibata Manami (Fujikake Mayu, 82 mins), Ishihara Misato (Sato Nagisa, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Deguchi Haruna
Scorers: Sato Nagisa (28 mins)


Niigata University of Health and Welfare  1 - 4  Tokiwagi Gakuen High School
(Attendance: 133)

Kobayashi Rikako and Kuratani Narumi scored a brace each as Tokiwagi Gakuen eased to their first win of the season over the NUHW. The home side had a late consolation, a goal from Yamaya Ruka. Tokiwagi Gakuen are at home next week to Yamato on Saturday; the NUHW travel to division leaders Tsukuba.

Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Kotaka Eri, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Nagasawa Natsuki, Kikuchi Yuuka, Meguro Marina, Abe Saori, Sekine Ayumi, Kai Sorami, Yamaya Ruka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Kaneshige Sari
Subs: Kinoshita Fuki (Abe Saori, 34 mins), Fukasawa Miki (Kaneshige Sari, 69 mins)
Unused subs: Ogawa Mai, Yoshinaga Yuuki, Yamazato Arisu
Scorers: Yamaya Ruka (77 mins)

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Suzuki Aguri, Kashihara Mayu, Kobayashi Nanako (capt), Genseki Kiyoka, Satake Anna, Ichise Nana, Doi Asuka, Furudate Chito, Takahashi Anna, Kuratani Narumi, Kobayashi Rikako
Subs: Numazawa Miyu (Ichise Nana, 65 mins), Okuda Seika (Doi Asuka, 75 mins), Sato Yui (Kashihara Mayu, 80 mins), Okino Kurea (Furudate Chito, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Hinako
Scorers: Kobayashi Rikako (8, 60 mins), Kuratani Narumi (31, 49 mins)


NGU Nagoya FC Ladies  1 - 0  JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 280)

Despite continuous pressure on their goal, Nagoya was able to snatch all three points from this fixture for their first ever league win. Kuwate Chisa was the goal-scoring heroine and Takahashi Miharu did her utmost in goal to foil the Academy. Nagoya travel to Kyushu to face bottom side Kumamoto hopeful of another three points; the division favourites from the Academy are at home to Bunnys.

NGU Nagoya FC Ladies:

Takahashi Miharu, Ogawa Yui (capt), Shimada Yuka, Oshima Kaho, Fujimura Saki, Kuwata Chisa, Koike Ayano, Sugiyama Yuka, Shibayama Fumina, Imai Mayura, Kato Ibuki
Subs: Morita Makiko (Fujimura Saki, 54 mins), Sato Ao (Imai Mayura, 61 mins), Kato Ayaka (Kuwata Chisa, 84 mins), Terada Mayu (Kato Ibuki, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Unoki Mao
Scorers: Kuwata Chisa (71 mins)

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Asano Natsumi, Nakajo Yui, Hashinuma Maho (capt), Takahira Miyu, Morita Umi, Tachibana Yo, Ibaraki Mitsuba, Hirata Mai, Kitagawa Hikaru, Iseri Natsuki, Okuma Rana
Subs: Yonei Honoka (Ibaraki Mitsuba, 80 mins), Yosue Suzuka (Okuma Rana, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Hannah Stambaugh, Takahashi Fuko, Chiba Nanami


Tsukuba FC Ladies  1 - 1  Norddea Hokkaido
(Attendance: 245)

A third goal of the season after just two games for Shibata Kanaho gave Tsukuba the lead but Mori Misato, a veteran of Norddea's earlier Challenge League campaign, equalised minutes later. Hirano Kiyomi was sent off for Tsukuba after sixty-four minutes and they will have been pleased with a draw that keeps them top. They next play the NUHW, with Norddea away again in Yokohama.

Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko (capt), Mitsuma Mutsumi, Hirano Kiyomi, Sugahara Haruka, Fujii Shiho, Aoki Risa, Ina Chijiru, Kamei Yumi, Imanaka Yuri, Shibata Kanaho, Shibata Emi
Subs: Kawasaki Shiori (Shibata Emi, 59 mins), Oyama Sari (Ina Chijiru, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Nakagawa Yoshimi, Kikuchi Sayaka, Mochida Haruka
Scorers: Shibata Kanaho (35 mins)
Sent off: Hirano Kiyomi

Norddea Hokkaido:
Konno Mai, Kikuchi Yumeka, Hasatani Toko, Kannari Miki (capt), Arita Hitoe, Watanabe Mayuko, Minato Akiho, Arai Yukari, Narumi Wakana, Hoshiyama Ayaka, Saito Asami
Subs: Mori Misato (Watanabe Mayuko, 37 mins), Sanogawa Yuri (Narumi Wakana, 61 mins), Yamazaki Yuuna (Saito Asami, 78 mins)
Unused subs: Watanabe Azusa, Kan Miran
Scorers: Mori Misato (40 mins)


Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies  3 - 0  Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto
(Attendance: 220)

Cerezo Osaka Sakai stay top with a 100% record after an easy three-goal win over Kumamoto. Takarada Saori didn't score at all in 2014 but she got her name on the scoresheet twice today, along with Katsuoka Miyu. Furusawa Rui, the oldest team member, turned eighteen on Saturday and this will be the final year in school for several players. Cerezo Osaka Sakai are away to Shizuoka Sangyo next week while Kumamoto host Nagoya.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Maegawa Miki, Wakisaka Reina, Katsuoka Miyu, Morinaka Hina, Hayashi Honoka, Nishida Meika (capt), Matsubara Shiho, Nojima Sakura, Takarada Saori, Yakata Miyu
Subs: Furusawa Rui (Maegawa Miki, HT), Tamazakura Kotono (Nojima Sakura, HT), Lee Songa (Morinaka Hina, 62 mins), Kitamura Nanami (Katsuoka Miyu, 78 mins), Yamashita Rina (Fukunaga Erika, 90+2 mins)
Scorers: Takarada Saori (23, 59 mins), Katsuoka Miyu (35 mins)

Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto:
Ushijima Natsuki, Mine Tomomi, Nakamura Miki, Hamada Erina, Kitagawa Minamo, Kameoka Natsumi, Kutsuna Arisa, Terasawa Nozomi (capt), Hori Natsumi, Kimura Eri, Kurahara Honami
Subs: Kouji Eri (Hori Natsumi, 72 mins), Okuzono Mai (Kutsuna Arisa, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Nakashima Mizuho, Kiyokawa Misato
Booked: Kurahara Honami


Bunnys Kyoto SC  3 - 3  Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 142)

Shizuoka Sangyo appeared to have all three points won with just thirty minutes gone, but Bunnys fought back hard to take a point with five minutes remaining. Ishida, Okuda and Hirano were the Shizuoka scorers as they led 3-0, but crucially Bunnys scored twice before half-time to lift themselves, their goals coming from Hanazaki and Kushige, the second from the spot. With five minutes remaining a shot against the bar from Sawada Yuka was followed up by Matsuda Nozomi and Bunnys won their first point of the season. They next play the JFA Academy with Shizuoka Sangyo at home to Cerezo Osaka Sakai.

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Takagi Misa, Hanazaki Rena, Ikeda Asumi, Minami Mana, Shibuya Yumiko, Sawada Yuka, Yamamoto Yumi (capt), Matsuda Nozomi, Yoshizawa Ai, Kushige Aoi, Oshima Sayuri
Subs: Akiyama Ryo (Shibuya Yumiko, 63 mins), Nishikawa Itsuki (Yoshizawa Ai, 63 mins), Momii Mika (Oshima Sayuri, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Gocho Misaki, Okawa Masami
Scorers: Hanazaki Rena (39 mins), Kushige Aoi (42 mins, pen), Matsuda Nozomi (85 mins)
Booked: Yamamoto Yumi

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Inukai Ayano, Shiroshita Chinatsu, Shimamura Kumiko, Kanefuda Anzu (capt), Kubota Mitsuki, Nishiyama Mei, Kanno Mie, Ishida Risa, Kuchiki Hikaru, Okuda Mika, Hirano Asami
Subs: Tanaka Ayaka (Okuda Mika, 13 mins), Miyazaki Kaoru (Kuchiki Hikaru, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Maehara Ringo, Nakase Akane, Watanabe Mayu
Scorers: Ishida Risa (10 mins), Okuda Mika (20 mins), Hirano Asami (30 mins)

Nadeshiko League Division 2 Third Round

Nittaidai SC Yokohama  2 - 2  AS Harima Albion
(Attendance: 110)

Chiba Sonoko, who was Harima's top scorer last season, gave her side the lead after five minutes with her second of this season but the home team equalised before the half-hour mark through Maeda Risa and looked good for another win when Shimamura Yukiko scored her first league goal to give them the lead. Harima are made of stern stuff and Arihara Aoba, making her first league appearance off the bench, scored with three minutes remaining to rescue a point for the Hyogo side. They play Fukuoka next looking for three points, Nittaidai face a Nagano side in very good form.

Nittaidai SC Yokohama:
Inoue Nene, Matsunaga Saki, Nagashima Hikari, Abe Rie, Yamakawa Natsuki, Sakurai Mayuka (capt), Enokidani Misaki, Miura Momo, Goto Ami, Maeda Risa, Shimamura Yukiko
Subs: Oga Risako (Nagashima Hikari, 62 mins), Nozu Erika (Enokidani Misaki, 76 mins), Uchida Misuzu (Maeda Risa, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Morita Yukari, Ishii Chiharu, Sasaki Yukina, Hirata Hikari
Scorers: Maeda Risa (28 mins), Shimamura Yukiko (57 mins)

AS Harima Albion:
Kirihata Kotono, Kawai Honami, Nishiyama Emi, Fujimoto Madoka (capt), Sakai Nozomi, Okajima Eri, Kondo Akane, Imai Haruka, Sato Rina, Fushiki Kaho, Chiba Sonoko
Subs: Murakawa Saki (Imai Haruka, HT), Minami Chiho (Kawai Honami, 62 mins), Arihara Aoba (Fushiki Kaho, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Sugimoto Aoi, Koyano Yuu
Scorers: Chiba Sonoko (5 mins), Arihara Aoba (87 mins)
Booked: Nishiyama Emi


Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara  0 - 6  AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
(Attendance: 767)

An extraordinary day for Tomari Shiho, as she followed up scoring her first ever league goal last weekend with an incredible six-goal haul against promotion rivals Nojima Stella. The teams were well matched in the first half which Nagano led from the tenth minute, but in the latter half Tomari's goals pulled her side well clear. Leaders Nagano are back at home next weekend, where they play second-placed Nittaidai. Nojima, who are also at home, will be desperate to recover against Kibi.

Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara:
Kobayashi Shiori, Ishida Minami, Sakamoto Juri, Hirano Yuka, Kobayashi Miharu, Yoshimi Natsuki, Kawashima Haruna, Tanaka Yoko (capt), Oyama Saki, Gonno Takako, Minamino Arisa
Subs: Kudo Asami (Oyama Saki, 70 mins), Nagasawa Madoka (Gonno Takako, 70 mins), Omiya Reona (Minamino Arisa, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Goto Maika, Yoshida Ayaka, Inoue Yurie, Kanai Nanae

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Ikegaya Natsumi, Tanaka Nami (capt), Yajima Yuki, Sakamoto Riho, Noguchi Miya, Saito Akane, Kunisawa Shino, Hamagaki Kana, Makii Kasane, Tomari Shiho, Yokoyama Kumi
Subs: Hashiura Satsuki (Yokoyama Kumi, HT), Uchiyama Tomoyo (Hamagaki Kana, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Hayashizaki Mei, Ichikawa Manayuki, Takasu Sakiho, Nakamura Megumi, Wada Makoto
Scorers: Tomari Shiho (10, 48, 60, 75, 79, 84 mins)
Booked: Saito Akane


Japan Soccer College Ladies  1 - 3  Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 135)

Ehime were much too strong for the JSC, with goals from Oya, Kamata and Ueno enough to win this game comfortably. Sasaki Shiori had equalised for the home side, her first goal since rejoining from Nagoya, but it was a false dawn and the Shikoku side ultimately had little difficulty in winning. Ehime welcome Ange Violet next weekend in a more difficult proposition; the JSC travel to Setagaya.

Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kamimura Aya, Nomura Natsumi, Takahashi Sakura (capt), Kusakari Ayako, Sano Saki, Tsurumi Marina, Sasaki Shiori, Sakaguchi Yuki, Matsumoto Hotaru, Yamazaki Sayuri, Konno Hitomi
Subs: Horie Mitsuki (Matsumoto Hotaru, 63 mins)
Unused subs: Hamada Momoka, Tanabe Riena, Fukumoto Junko, Saito Mami
Scorers: Sasaki Shiori (40 mins)

Ehime FC Ladies:
Miki Yoshimi, Nishimura Nozomi, Kamata Ran, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Kariya Maiko, Kawamura Akari, Iwamoto Yuka, Oya Ayumi, Yamashiro Miyuki, Ogawa Manami, Akune Mana
Subs: Sakurai Yuika (Iwamoto Yuka, 58 mins), Watai Shiori (Kawamura Akari, 63 mins), Ueno Mami (Oya Ayumi, 73 mins)
Unused subs: Osako Hanako, Muramatsu Mafuyu
Scorers: Oya Ayumi (12 mins), Kamata Ran (45 mins), Ueno Mami (84 mins)


FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  1 - 2  Ange Violet Hiroshima
(Attendance: 541)

Relegated Kibi are still looking for their first win this season, as local neighbours Ange Violet went home with all three points. Two goals in four minutes did the damage, Kando Wakaho with her first goal in league football to give Hiroshima the lead. This was followed up by Katsurama Fumina, who scored six times in 2014. A late reply from Yoshida Mayu was all that Kibi could muster, and they must do better against Nojima next weekend. Ange Violet travel south across the water to Ehime.

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Fujita Suzuka, Kanbara Misaki, Miyaji Asuka, Kadota Rui, Yoshitake Manami, Nagano Momoko, Komatsu Mina, Takatsuka Ayane, Yoshida Nagisa, Noma Fumika (capt), Goya Eriko
Subs: Yoshida Mayu (Kanbara Misaki, HT), Hamamoto Marin (Komatsu Mina, 63 mins), Mukai Satsuki (Nagano Momoko, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Sakamoto Aoi, Sakai Misuzu, Asai Sakura, Tachibana Rei
Scorers: Yoshida Mayu (83 mins)

Ange Violet Hiroshima:
Kameda Megumi, Matsuda Ikumi, Saito Hitomi, Takeda Yuki (capt), Ichikawa Sonoka, Yamaguchi Yurie, Akamine Mizuki, Akagi Fumika, Kanda Wakaho, Katsurama Fumina, Mizuno Yuri
Subs: Saihara Mizuki (Akagi Fumika, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Shimizu Aki, Tateishi Sae, Yamashita Kurumi, Kinjo Nanae, Egashira Ayuki, Kuramoto Aya
Scorers: Kanda Wakaho (30 mins), Katsurama Fumina (33 mins)
Booked: Akagi Fumika


Fukuoka J. Anclas  0 - 2  Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 326)

Fukuoka once again lost today and they are looking very likely to be relegated even at this early stage. Setagaya will be pleased to have their first win of the season courtesy of goals from Sunoki and Hori, and they really should have scored more. They next play at home against the JSC. Fukuoka travel to Himeji to play Harima.

Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Kishi Hoshimi, Ito Chisa, Hanada Aiko, Fujisawa Marin (capt), Doshita Misato, Yanagita Shiori, Fujimoto Yuki, Nariai Hitomi, Ukita Kotone, Yatsugi Akane, Doi Narumi
Subs: Nishida Aira (Doi Narumi, 77 mins), Marugata Rie (Yanagita Shiori, 82 mins), Sato Kaede (Fujisawa Marin, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Ueda Erina, Komatsu Misato, Hirata Misato, Fukui Shihori

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Ishino Himeka, Fukuhara Nao, Okada Ayame, Tanaka Mariko, Nagata Maya, Tomiyama Hitomi, Mori Hitomi, Hasegawa Aoi, Sunoki Yurie, Nakamura Yushika, Tanaka Marina (capt)
Subs: Hanagiri Naomi (Hasegawa Aoi, 62 mins), Hori Yoshie (Sunoki Yurie, 76 mins), Yamamoto Naomi (Tomiyama Hitomi, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Suda Ayaka
Scorers: Sunoki Yurie (73 mins), Hori Yoshie (83 mins)
Booked: Fukuhara Nao

Nadeshiko League Division 1 Third Round

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies  4 - 1  AS Elfen Saitama
(Attendance: 1,507)

Despite a lead goal from Azami Rie, which saw her dance nimbly past Wada Naoko to score smartly, the home side were much too strong for Saitama. Kira Chinatsu equalised off a grounded free kick by Kurishima Akari and Urawa easily pulled away in the second half. Kishikawa Natsuki smoothly put the ball away from a pull back by Shibata for the lead goal and five minutes later Kira scored again. With eight minutes remaining Usui scrambled the ball home following a corner kick after the ball was not dealt with by the Saitama defence and the champions have finally won their first points of the season. Saitama are yet to pick up a point and next travel north to play Vegalta Sendai who are yet to be beaten. Urawa play in Niigata.

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Kurishima Akari, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Wada Naoko, Shibata Hanae, Kishikawa Natsuki, Naomoto Hikaru, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Usui Rie (Wada Naoko, 33 mins), Seike Kiko (Kira Chinatsu, 76 mins), Shiraki Akari (Kato Chika, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Ikeda Sakiko, Chiba Minori, Nagano Fuka, Fujita Nozomi
Scorers: Kira Chinatsu (40, 72 mins), Kishikawa Natsuki (67 mins), Usui Rie (82 mins)

AS Elfen Saitama:
Funada Mayu, Akitaya Misato, Matsuoka Sayuri, Nara Misaki, Sakurabayashi Ayako, Takano Saki, Otani Erina, Azami Rie (capt), Kitano Rie, Takahashi Saori, Takahashi Kaho
Subs: Sarah Gregorius (Kitano Rie, HT), Sugihara Haruna (Takahashi Kaho, 70 mins), Segi Aiki (Takahashi Saori, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Sakuragi Ayana, Toriyabe Kozue, Utsumi Yui, Onuma Miho
Scorers: Azami Rie (29 mins)
Booked: Sakurabayashi Ayako


Albirex Niigata Ladies  1 - 0  Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 763)

A first goal and a first win for Niigata this season as they beat a Belle side not looking likely to repeat their feats of a season ago. Saito Yuri scored the only goal after thirty minutes and the hosts will probably feel that they should have been more comfortable given their overall superiority.

Niigata are thus given a boost ahead of the visit of Urawa on Sunday. On that same day Belle are at home to the unbeaten Beleza.

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Sayama Momoko, Nakamura Kaede, Yamamoto Arina, Obara Yuria, Saito Yuri, Takahashi Haruka, Kodama Keiko, Sakaguchi Moeno, Saeki Aya, Oishi Sayaka (capt)
Subs: Watanabe Ayaka (Takahashi Haruka, 67 mins), Kamionobe Megumi (Saeki Aya, 78 mins), Yasaka Mei (Kodama Keiko, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Fukumura Kanae, Takamura Chisato, Kitahara Kana, Yamazaki Marumi
Scorers: Saito Yuri (30 mins)

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Taniguchi Kikumi, Kado Yuka, Takahashi Sachie, Mizushima Kumi, Kuzuma Riyo, Asano Miki, Kobayashi Makiko, Miyama Aya, Matsuoka Miki, Kishino Sana
Subs: Takahashi Chiho (Kuzuma Riyo, 61 mins)
Unused subs: Mita Isayo, Nakajima Chihiro, Hashimoto Shoko, Kawano Saki, Tanaka Mayu


Nippon TV Beleza  1 - 1  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 704)

Last season's top scorer Sugasawa Yuika came to the rescue again today as JEF United maintained their unbeaten opening to the season, with Beleza dropping their first points. Iwashimizu Azusa scored after some confusion in the JEF box following a corner with just over thirty minutes remaining and her side will probably have felt that they should have gone on to win. With thirteen minutes remaining however, a very poor clearance from Yamashita Ayaka in the Beleza goal straight to Sugasawa in front of her led to the equaliser.

Beleza next travel west to face the struggling Belle, JEF United host Takatsuki, who are in ninth with no points.

Nippon TV Beleza:
Yamashita Ayaka, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Muramatsu Tomoko, Ariyoshi Saori, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Hasegawa Yui, Momiki Yuka, Uetsuji Yumi, Tanaka Mina
Subs: Sumida Rin (Momiki Yuka, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Soyama Kanako, Doko Mayo, Nakasato Yu, Kiryu Nanase, Fukumaru Tomoko, Shimada Chiaki
Scorers: Iwashimizu Azusa (59 mins)

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Chino Shoko, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Nishikawa Ayaka, Wakabayashi Minori, Hosaka Nodoka, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kamogawa Miho (Ikadai Risa, 74 mins), Yanai Rina (Setoguchi Kozue, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Ueno Saki, Anzai Yuka, Shimada Ayako, Matsuura Nagisa
Scorers: Sugasawa Yuika (77 mins)


Iga FC Kunoichi  1 - 2  Vegalta Sendai Ladies
(Attendance: 887)

Iga went into this game with a 100% record and got off to a perfect start when Haji Madoka intercepted a poor Sendai pass and then scored from just inside the opposition half, Takenaka Rei caught out by the early strike.

Vegalta came back strongly and strong midfielder Kawamura Yuri scored twice, once in each half, to steal the points and maintain Vegalta's strong start to the season. They next host bottom side Saitama, while Iga will need to improve greatly if they are to trouble INAC Kobe in their next game.

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Sawada Norimi, Miyasako Tamami, Ohashi Mio, Hatanaka Miyuka, Kobayashi Misaki, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Noichi Aya, Suzuki Kaoruko, Sugita Ami, Haji Madoka
Subs: Matsunaga Yoshie (Matsunaga Tomoe, 56 mins), Sonomura Nana (Suzuki Kaoruko, 60 mins), Shimojo Aya (Kobayashi Misaki, 67 mins)
Unused subs: Isashi Kaede, Michikura Hiroko, Molly Menchel, Gloria Douglas
Scorers: Haji Madoka (7 mins)

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Takenaka Rei, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Takahashi Nana, Takara Ryoko, Kakazu Asuka (capt), Sasaki Mayu, Kawamura Yuri, Nakano Manami, Hamada Haruka, Arimachi Saori
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Arimachi Saori, 75 mins), Giovania (Nakano Manami, 84 mins), Tahara Nozomi (Hamada Haruka, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Saito Ayaka, Irie Miki
Scorers: Kawamura Yuri (26, 53 mins)


Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki  1 - 3  INAC Kobe Leonessa
(Attendance: 1,229)

INAC Kobe had far too much for newly promoted Takatsuki and are now clear at the top as the only side to win all three games thus far. Kyokawa Mai scored after some fine play through midfield, Kawasumi Nahomi supplying the final ball from the left. Kawasumi herself scored the second, though she may have intended her right-sided shot to be a cross. Kobe were thus two goals up within twenty minutes, but Takatsuki pinched one for themselves, poor control by Kai allowing Maruyama to pounce on the ball and then score past Kaihori. Another Kyokawa goal on the hour mark restored Kobe's two-goal lead and they had little trouble seeing out the remainder of the match.

INAC Kobe welcome Iga next Sunday, while Takatsuki play a day earlier in Togane against JEF United.

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Sato Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Akiba Yumeko, Yoshimura Midori, Torao Naomi (capt), Enya Mari, Saito Toshiko, Narumiya Yui, Maruyama Karina
Subs: Takahashi Saki (Saito Toshiko, 55 mins)
Unused subs: Yamamoto Maho, Yoneyama Suzumi, Hayashi Momo, Sakumoto Fumika, Honda Saki, Takatani Misato
Scorers: Maruyama Karina (38 mins)

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Tanaka Asuna, Sameshima Aya, Kawasumi Nahomi, Ito Miki, Sawa Homare, Kyokawa Mai, Ito Kanako, Ohno Shinobu
Subs: Nakajima Emi (Ito Miki, HT), Sugita Hina (Ito Kanako, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Shibusawa Anna, Miyake Shiori, Minamiyama Chiaki, Nakada Ayu, Masuya Rika
Scorers: Kyokawa Mai (11, 60 mins), Kawasumi Nahomi (19 mins)

Sunday, 5 April 2015

Challenge League First Round

Yokohama FC Seagulls  1 - 1  Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 400)

The first league game for both of these sides ended in a draw which will please the away side more than their hosts. Neither side made much headway in the first half but just three points after the restart the NUHW's star forward Takahashi Miyuki gave her side the lead. Yokohama piled on the pressure and were soon level through Yoshida Mizuki, who previously played league football with Albirex Niigata Ladies. The visitors withstood continuous pressure which will have given them great confidence ahead of their first meeting with Tokiwagi Gakuen. Yokohama face their first derby against Yamato next weekend.

Yokohama FC Seagulls:
Asari Maya, Fujikake Mayu, Miyashita Nanami, Tanaka Keiko, Yamamoto Kana, Sato Nagisa, Nakai Miku, Yamamoto Emi (capt), Ishihara Ami, Yoshida Mizuki, Tanaka Yui
Subs: Imai Sayuri (Sato Nagisa, 79 mins), Muta Kaori (Nakai Miku, 87 mins), Ishihara Misato (Yoshida Mizuki, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Deguchi Haruna, Shibata Manami
Scorers: Yoshida Mizuki (59 mins)

Niigata University of Health and Welfare:

Kotaka Eri, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Nagasawa Natsuki, Kikuchi Yuuka, Meguro Marina, Abe Saori, Sekine Ayumi, Kai Sorami, Yamaya Ruka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Kaneshige Sari
Subs: Fukasawa Miki (Kaneshige Sari, 73 mins), Kinoshita Fuki (Abe Saori, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Ogawa Mai, Nakamatsu Kanami, Yoshinaga Yuuki
Scorers: Takahashi Miyuki (48 mins)


Tokiwagi Gakuen High School  0 - 2  Tsukuba FC Ladies
(Attendance: 150)

Tokiwagi Gakuen were surprised at home by league newcomers Tsukuba, who couldn't have wished for a better start to their league campaign. Shibata Kanaho, a recent graduate of Tokoha Gakuen Tachibana High School was their heroine, scoring in both halves. Tsukuba next face Norddea Hokkaido, who also had an opening day win. Tokiwagi Gakuen may see some changes ahead of their visit to Shibata to play the Niigata University of Health and Welfare.

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Ono Asuka, Kashihara Mayu, Kobayashi Nanako (capt), Genseki Kiyoka, Sato Yui, Satake Anna, Iwaki Ayano, Furudate Chito, Takahashi Anna, Kuratani Narumi, Kobayashi Rikako
Subs: Okuda Seika (Iwaki Ayano, HT), Doi Asuka (Furudate Chito, 59 mins), Numazawa Miyu (Kashihara Mayu, 76 mins), Suzuki Hinako (Takahashi Anna, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Aguri

Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko (capt), Mitsuma Mutsumi, Hirano Kiyomi, Sugahara Haruka, Fujii Shiho, Aoki Risa, Mochida Haruka, Kamei Yumi, Imanaka Yuri, Shibata Kanaho, Kawasaki Shiori
Subs: Shibata Emi (Shibata Kanaho, 83 mins), Ina Chijiru (Mochida Haruka, 88 mins), Oyama Sari (Kamei Yumi, 90+2 mins)
Unused subs: Nakagawa Yoshimi, Kikuchi Sayaka
Scorers: Shibata Kanaho (14, 51 mins)


Yamato Sylphid  1 - 2  Norddea Hokkaido
(Attendance: 578)

Yamato's first ever league game ended in disappointment as Norddea Hokkaido snatched a win despite being under pressure for long spells. Norddea took the lead after ten minutes, Hoshiyama Ayaka with the goal. Yamato equalised through Hoshiyama's fellow Musashigaoka graduate Naito Yuka ten minutes later but the hosts' joy was short lived as Yokosuka Seagulls veteran Saito Asami scoring off a Kikuchi pass. Norddea will naturally be delighted with an opening day win, especially given that in 2011 they were relegated having won no games at all, and their next game is also away, this time to Tsukuba. Yamato host Yokohama in the first Kanagawa derby.

Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho (capt), Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Tsuhako Yumiko, Asai Kie, Naito Yuka, Endo Reira, Yamazaki Yuki, Matsuyama Tomo, Ishibuchi Yuki, Ando Hikari
Subs: Nishiyama Haruka (Endo Reira, HT), Suga Momoka (Matsuyama Tomo, 72 mins), Tagawa Hazuki (Ishibuchi Yuki, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Nakazawa Yui, Kawai Akiko
Scorers: Naito Yuka (20 mins)

Norddea Hokkaido:
Konno Mai, Kikuchi Yumeka, Hasatani Toko, Kannari Miki (capt), Arita Hitoe, Watanabe Mayuko, Minato Akiho, Arai Yukari, Narumi Wakana, Hoshiyama Ayaka, Saito Asami
Subs: Mori Misato (Narumi Wakana, 85 mins), Sanogawa Yuri (Saito Asami, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Watanabe Azusa, Kan Miran, Yamazaki Yuuna
Scorers: Hoshiyama Ayaka (10 mins), Saito Asami (34 mins)


JFA Academy Fukushima  1 - 0  Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto
(Attendance: 100)

The Academy players had no trouble on their return from a trip to Europe and a single goal from Nakajo Yui in the first half was enough to beat Kumamoto on their return to the league. The Academy next play newcomers Nagoya; Kumamoto next face Cerezo Osaka Sakai, who won today.

JFA Academy Fukushima:
Asano Natsumi, Takahashi Fuko, Hashinuma Maho (capt), Nakajo Yui, Morita Umi, Tachibana Yo, Ibaraki Mitsuba, Hirata Mai, Kitagawa Hikaru, Yosue Suzuka, Okuma Rana
Subs: Takahira Miyu (Morita Umi, HT), Iseri Natsuki (Yosue Suzuka, HT), Yonei Honoka (Nakajo Yui, 79 mins)
Unused subs: Hannah Stambaugh, Chiba Nanami
Scorers: Nakajo Yui (39 mins)

Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto:
Ushijima Natsuki, Kitagawa Minamo, Mine Tomomi, Hamada Erina, Terasawa Nozomi (capt), Kurahara Honami, Nakamura Miki, Kameoka Natsumi, Kutsuna Arisa, Hori Natsumi, Kimura Eri
Subs: Kouji Eri (Hori Natsumi, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Nakashima Mizuho, Kiyokawa Misato, Iwamoto Miki
Booked: Mine Tomomi, Kitagawa Minamo


Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita  1 - 0  NGU Nagoya FC Ladies
(Attendance: 250)

Nagoya lost their first ever game in the league, though the home side will not have been happy with a single-goal victory given how dominant they were. Hirano Asami scored eight goals last season and got her 2015 off to a good start, heading in Shiroshita's cross for the only goal of the game. Shizuoka will hope for more of the same away to Bunnys next week; Nagoya are at home to the Academy.

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Inukai Ayano, Shiroshita Chinatsu, Shimamura Kumiko, Kanefuda Anzu (capt), Kubota Mitsuki, Nishiyama Mei, Kanno Mie, Ishida Risa, Kuchiki Hikaru, Oda Kanna, Hirano Asami
Subs: Okuda Mika (Oda Kanna, 60 mins)
Unused subs: Nakai Hoko, Nakada Asaka, Tanaka Ayaka, Miyazaki Kaoru
Scorers: Hirano Asami (24 mins)

NGU Nagoya FC Ladies:

Takahashi Miharu, Ogawa Yui (capt), Shimada Yuka, Oshima Kaho, Fujimura Saki, Kuwata Chisa, Koike Ayano, Sugiyama Yuka, Shibayama Fumina, Imai Mayura, Kato Ibuki
Subs: Morita Makiko (Kuwata Chisa, 63 mins), Kato Ayaka (Kato Ibuki, 71 mins), Aoshima Miyabi (Fujimura Saki, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Unoki Mao, Terada Mayu


Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies  3 - 2  Bunnys Kyoto SC
(Attendance: 220)

Cerezo Osaka Sakai had to wait until the second half of last season for their first win, but took all three points in a lively encounter. Yakata Miyu had the home side 2-0 up after twenty-two minutes but Bunnys struck back ten minutes later through Oshima Sayuri. Cerezo were by far the better side and Hayashi Honoka restored their two-goal lead on sixty-five minutes. In additional time new recruit Minami Mana pulled a goal back for Bunnys. Both sides are at home next Sunday, Cerezo to Kumamoto and Bunnys to Shizuoka.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Wakisaka Reina, Katsuoka Miyu, Morinaka Hina, Maegawa Miki, Hayashi Honoka, Nishida Meika (capt), Matsubara Shiho, Takarada Saori, Yakata Miyu, Nojima Sakura
Subs: Tamazakura Kotono (Nojima Sakura, 58 mins), Kitamura Nanami (Yakata Miyu, 70 mins), Lee Songa (Katsuoka Miyu, 70 mins), Furusawa Rui (Nishida Meika, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Nishinaka Maho
Scorers: Yakata Miyu (19, 22 mins), Hayashi Honoka (65 mins)

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Takagi Misa, Hanazaki Rena, Ikeda Asumi, Minami Mana, Shibuya Yumiko, Sawada Yuka, Yamamoto Yumi (capt), Matsuda Nozomi, Yoshizawa Ai, Kushige Aoi, Oshima Sayuri
Subs: Nishikawa Itsuki (Oshima Sayuri, 63 mins), Okawa Masami (Yoshizawa Ai, 63 mins), Akiyama Ryo (Shibuya Yumiko, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Gocho Misaki, Momii Mika
Scorers: Oshima Sayuri (32 mins), Minami Mana (90+3 mins)