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

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

Thursday, 28 November 2013

17th JOC Junior Olympics All-Japan Girls' Youth Championships

The 17th JOC Junior Olympics All-Japan Girls' Youth Championships will take place between January 3rd and January 7th. Here is the schedule for each round.


First Round Matches, ties to be played on Friday 3rd of January:

Match 1:
NTV Menina versus Bingo Fuchuu TAM-S

Match 2:
Mito Eiko FC versus Kusu Club Ladies

Match 3:
Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto FC versus Albirex Niigata Ladies U-18

Match 4:
Kawachi SC Juvenile versus FC VICTORIES

Match 5:
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth versus Trefle FC Fille

Match 6:
Placer Kobe versus SOCIOS FC

Match 7:
FC BLOOM versus Norddea Hokkaido

Match 8:
Anclas Youth versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18


Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Saturday 4th of January:

Match 9:
Winner of Match 1 versus Winner of Match 2

Match 10:
Winner of Match 3 versus Winner of Match 4

Match 11:
Winner of Match 5 versus Winner of Match 6

Match 12:
Winner of Match 7 versus Winner of Match 8


Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played on Monday 6th of January:

Match 13:
Winner of Match 9 versus Winner of Match 10

Match 14:
Winner of Match 11 versus Winner of Match 12


Third-Place Play-Off Match, to be played on Tuesday 7th of January:

Match 15:
Loser of Match 13 versus Loser of Match 14


Final Match, to be played on Tuesday 7th of January:

Match 16:
Winner of Match 13 versus Winner of Match 14

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

22nd All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships - Summary

Here is a summary of the regional inter-collegiate championships for this season. The teams highlighted in bold are those who will compete in the national championships in December and January.


Hokkaido


Sapporo University were the only entrants to the Hokkaido competition, and thus were automatically awarded the title and selection for the national tournament.




Tohoku

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Sendai University3300430439
2Yamagata University32018716
3Seiwa Gakuen College3102823-153
4Hirosaki University3003130-290

Sendai University were once again too strong for the opposition in Tohoku, winning again this year without conceding a goal. Yamagata University were joined by Tohoku University of Community Service and Science and again made the national competition, finishing second. Seiwa Gakuen College and Shokei Gakuin College put out a joint team and finished third; newcomers Hirosaki University from Aomori will have enjoyed the experience and will look to improve for next year.




Kanto - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University99003433127
2Nippon Sport Science University96212161520
3Kanto Gakuen University961227141319
4Musashigaoka College94231111014
5Shobi University9414713-613
6University of Tsukuba93331510512
7Tokyo International University9315915-610
8Kanagawa University9225316-138
9Daito Bunka University9117923-144
10Juntendo University9018227-251

In Kanto, Waseda University took the title for the fourth season in succession, with archrivals Nippon Sport Science University in second. Tokyo International University, who have only had a team since 2011, qualified in seventh for their first national championships under the direction of former international player Otake Nami. 2011 champions Kanagawa University and Daito Bunka University both succeeded in their play-off matches to retain their places in the First Division. Juntendo University, promoted last season, have been relegated.


Kanto - Second Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kokushikan University1212009639336
2Keio University1211018157633
3University of Yamanashi1210027987130
4Toyo University1281355124325
5Japan Women's College of P.E.1272349222723
6Tokai University125341611518
7Tokyo University of I.S.1252540251517
8Tokyo Women's College of P.E.125253126517
9Teikyo Heisei University124081342-2912
10Bunkyo University122197101-947
11Tokyo Gakugei University122010759-526
12Tokyo University of F.S.121011595-903
13Chiba University120111473-691

The full names of each of the abbreviated universities' names are as follows:
Tokyo University of I.S. is the Tokyo University of Information Sciences
Tokyo Women's College of P.E. is the Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education
Japan Women's College of P.E. is the Japan Women's College of Physical Education
Tokyo University of F.S. is the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

In the reorganised Second Division, last year's two relegated teams, Kokushikan University and Keio University, were far too strong for the opposition and finished in the top two places, with Kokushikan University beating Keio University on the final day to take the title and automatic promotion. Keio University and the University of Yamanashi competed in play-offs but neither was able to gain promotion. The bottom three sides were all relegated to the Third Division.


Kanto - Third Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Jumonji University109105925728
2Teikyo University108115945525
3Seijo University103341012-212
4Saitama University10325731-2411
5Ibaraki University102171032-227
6Soka Women's College10109266-643

In the Third Division, Jumonji University and Teikyo University finished in the top two spots but were unable to attain promotion through the play-offs.




Hokushin'etsu


In Hokushin'etsu the Niigata University of Health and Welfare were unsurprisingly very comfortable winners, with Hokuriku University joining them in qualifying. Niigata University and Shinshu University are both still some way off competing at this level.




Tokai

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Shizuoka Sangyo University44005115012
2Shigakkan University4301241599
3Chukyo University4202227156
4Aichi Toho University410316883
5Chubu Gakuin University4004082-820
Tokoha Gakuen University100115-4

Shizuoka Sangyo University as fully expected dominated in Tokai, with Shigakkan putting in a fine performance to finish second. Aichi Toho were not up to their usual standard and were very disappointed to miss out on qualification. Tokoha Gakuen University were not formal competitors.




Kansai - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Mukogawa Women's University75203853317
2Osaka University of H.S.S.75115064416
3Himeji Dokkyo University75113953416
4Himeji Hinomoto College74122112913
5Kobe Shinwa Women's University72232515108
6Osaka International University72141725-87
7Kwansei Gakuin University7016363-601
8Osaka Kyoiku University7016163-621

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

Mukogawa Women's University improved this year to win in Kansai. The Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences were also preoccupied with the Empress' Cup and they fell to second but were very comfortable in qualifying for the national tournamet. Also qualifying are Himeji Hinomoto College and Himeji Dokkyo University who take the place of last year's qualifiers Kobe Shinwa Women's University. Osaka Kyoiku University were automatically relegated. Kwansei Gakuin University were also relegated, having been beaten by Kyoto Bunkyo University in a play-off.


Kansai - Second Division Block A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Seisen University44006916812
2Kyoto University of Education4301511-69
3Kobe Women's University4202131126
4Hyogo University of T.E.4103132-313
5Nara University of Education4004033-330

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



Kansai - Second Division Block B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kyoto Bunkyo University44002542112
2Kansai University4301202189
3Biwako Seikei Sport College420211926
4Ritsumeikan University4103712-53
5Wakayama University4004137-360

Second Division Final Rankings:

1. Seisen University
2. Kyoto Bunkyo University
3. Kansai University
4. Kyoto University of Education
5. Biwako Seikei Sport College
6. Ritsumeikan University
7. Kobe Women's University
8. Hyogo University of Teacher Education
9. Wakayama University
10. Nara University of Education

Seisen University, who were relegated last season, have been promoted back to the first division, replacing Osaka Kyoiku University who had taken their place. Seisen University had beaten the other side relegated last season, Kyoto Bunkyo University, in the Second Division play-off. Seisen University were thus promoted automatically, with Kyoto Bunkyo University gaining promotion through another play-off.




Chugoku


Kibi International University took the title with a penalty shoot-out win over Tokuyama University, with both qualifying very easily against poor opposition, all three of the lower sides hailing from Hiroshima.




Shikoku

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1IPU Women's College2200161156
2Ehime University21012203
3Matsuyama University2002015-150

International Pacific University Women's College, with their Ehime FC Ladies players, were much too strong for the other two teams on Shikoku, with Ehime University coming in second to qualify for the national tournament. Matsuyama University made no improvement from last season.




Kyushu

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Fukuoka University22006066
2Kyushu Kyoritsu University21015323
3Kumamoto University200219-80

The pattern from last season was repeated in Kyushu, with Fukuoka University easily taking the title again. Kyushu Kyoritsu University qualify in second, with Kumamoto University improving somewhat in conceding fewer goals.

Monday, 25 November 2013

Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (November 24th)

Kansai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Menina Kobe SC12110158154333
2Diablossa Takada F.C.1292139102929
3Nara Genki SC Himiko1290352114127
4Ritto FC Libro1271433132022
5Vispo Sayama127143431322
6Otsu Victories SC126332116521
7USED FC Takatsuki Speranza126242524120
8Dreams Miki FC125342315818
9Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC125072629-315
10Wakayama Youth SC Girls123091447-339
11Toyotsu Women's FC122191545-307
12Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club1211101049-394
13Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia1200121459-450

November 24th:
Menina Kobe SC  5 - 0  Toyotsu Women's FC


Kansai League Division Three

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1AS Harima Albion88004714624
2Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls970232122021
3Renaiss Health & Medical College962126131320
4Kainan FC Ladies Shout95131817116
5INAC Kobe Leonessa U-1595132025-516
6FC Albero Kobe93062433-99
7Smile Selecao92161927-87
8Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki U82061328-156
9Porto Kobe FC9036726-193
10FC Osaka CRAVO7106428-243

November 24th:
AS Harima Albion  3 - 0  Smile Selecao

AS Harima Albion have won Kansai League Division Three




Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Fujieda Junshin High School77002422221
2Nagoya FC Ladies85122591616
3Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S.65011921715
4Iwata Higashi High School94141314-113
5FC Gifu Belta9117633-274
6Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite9018027-271

November 24th:
Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School  1 - 0  Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite


Tokai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGADiffPoints
1Aichi Toho University970229101921
2FC Project Sonia85031510515
3Tokoha Gakuen Junior H.S.44002812712
4Toyota Ladies F.C.94051221-912
5Juven F.C.8206629-236
6Kanbara Club Megere6006423-190

November 17th:
Aichi Toho University  1 - 4  Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School

November 23rd:
Tokoha Gakuen Junior High School  4 - 0  Aichi Toho University




Kanto U-18 Princess League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Y109018197227
2JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-1887015184321
3NTV Menina1051435132216
4Sfida Setagaya FC Youths941439251413
5Yokosuka Seagulls U-185311135810
6AS Elfen Sayama Mari63033215179
7Tochigi SC Ladies430114689
8OSA Rhea FC520310736
9Tsukuba FC Ladies U-188206662-566
10INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-1861051368-553
11Kashima-LSC6015126-251
12AAC White Star5005859-510

November 16th:
INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-18  0 - 18  Sfida Setagaya FC Youths

November 23rd:
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U-18  5 - 0  Tochigi SC Ladies

November 24th:
Tsukuba FC Ladies U-18  1 - 13  AS Elfen Sayama Mari

22nd All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships

This year's All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships will take place between December 25th and January 19th. Here is the schedule for each round.

First Round Matches, ties to be played on Wednesday 25th of December:

Match 1:
Himeji Dokkyo University versus Sendai University

Match 2:
Tokyo International University versus Kyushu Kyoritsu University

Match 3:
Tokuyama University versus Niigata University of Health and Welfare

Match 4:
University of Tsukuba versus International Pacific University Women's College

Match 5:
Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science versus Himeji Hinomoto College

Match 6:
Ehime University versus Shobi University

Match 7:
Hokuriku University versus Sapporo University

Match 8:
Fukuoka University versus Shigakkan University


Second Round Matches, ties to be played on Friday 27th of December:

Match 9:
Himeji Dokkyo University or Sendai University
versus
Waseda University

Match 10:
Tokyo International University or Kyushu Kyoritsu University
versus
Shizuoka Sangyo University

Match 11:
Tokuyama University or Niigata University of Health and Welfare
versus
Mukogawa Women's University

Match 12:
University of Tsukuba or International Pacific University Women's College
versus
Kanto Gakuen University

Match 13:
Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science or Himeji Hinomoto College
versus
Kibi International University

Match 14:
Ehime University or Shobi University
versus
Musashigaoka College

Match 15:
Hokuriku University or Sapporo University
versus
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

Match 16:
Fukuoka University or Shigakkan University
versus
Nippon Sport Science University


Quarter Final Matches, ties to be played on Sunday 29th of December:

Match 17:
Winners of Match 9
versus
Winners of Match 10
 
Match 18:
Winners of Match 11
versus
Winners of Match 12

Match 19:
Winners of Match 13
versus
Winners of Match 14


Match 20:
Winners of Match 15
versus
Winners of Match 16



Semi Final Matches, ties to be played on Friday 17th of January:
Match 21:  
Winners of Match 17
versus
Winners of Match 18

Match 22: 
Winners of Match 19
versus
Winners of Match 20


Final Match, to be played on Sunday 19th of January:
Match 23: 
Winners of Match 21
versus
Winners of Match 22  

Sunday, 24 November 2013

All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships 2013 - Latest Results & Standings

Kanto League Second Division Promotion/Relegation Play-Offs:

November 24th:
Bunkyo University  1 - 1  Jumonji University
Teikyo Heisei University  1 - 0  Teikyo University

Bunkyo University and Teikyo Heisei University retain their places in the Second Division; Jumonji University and Teikyo University remain in the Third Division.

Nadeshiko League Promotion/Relegation Playoff Second Leg

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme retain their place in the Nadeshiko League for 2014

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  0 - 1  Sfida Setagaya FC (1-1 on aggregate aet)
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme win 5-4 on penalties

(Attendance: 872)

Kibi made one change for their final home game of the season, bringing in their top scorer Hamamoto Marin for Kurakazu Shiho. Setagaya, who were desperate to improve from their home loss, brought in Kawashima Tamai and Tanaka Mariko, with Shano Miki and Usuda Haruka dropping to the bench. Kibi did most of the attacking in the first half, with good chances for Shigemasa Kai and Takahashi Chiho just going wide the closest they came. Setagaya improved defensively, repeatedly catching Kibi's attackers offside and the home side couldn't find the breakthrough. In the second half Setagaya came out strongly and Tanaka Marina scored in the fiftieth minute to level the tie on aggregate. Both sides now knew that one goal would be enough, but neither could find it. Setagaya did more of the attacking but their shots were wayward for the most part, though they did hit the woodwork on occasion. Inevitably the game went into twenty minutes of extra time, and then to a penalty shoot-out. Setagaya went first, and it was Kawashima who struck their first penalty against the post. Kibi missed none of theirs and it was defender Kamata Ran who scored the final decisive penalty to win the tie and keep her side in the Nadeshiko League for another sesaon. Setagaya fought hard, especially considering their poor performance at home last weekend, and will have to try again in what will be another extremely competitive Challenge League. For their part, Kibi will hope to attract talented schoolgirls to the university for the start of next season.

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Takahashi Chiho (capt), Imanishi Azusa, Shigemasa Kai, Takano Saki, Sugita Ami, Yoshitake Manami, Hamamoto Marin, Noma Fumika, Nishikawa Asuka
Subs: Kurakazu Shiho (Noma Fumika, 53 mins), Kamata Ran (Yoshitake Manami, 71 mins), Adachi Eriko (Hamamoto Marin, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Kadota Rui, Morimoto Kiyo

Sfida Setagaya FC:
Kawaguchi Mana, Fukuhara Nao, Kawashima Tamai, Tanaka Marina (capt), Usui Rie, Tanaka Mariko, Tomiyama Hitomi, Mori Hitomi, Nagata Maya, Nagasawa Yume, Shimojo Aya
Subs: Ishibuchi Yuki (Nagasawa Yume, 74 mins), Shano Miki (Shimojo Aya, 81 mins), Usuda Haruka (Tanaka Marina, Start of Extra Time)
Unused subs: Osaki Aimi, Minemoto Chizuru
Scorers: Tanaka Marina (50 mins)

Saturday, 23 November 2013

The 35th Empress' Cup - First Round Results

First Round Matches, ties played Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of November:

Match 1:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences  2 - 2  Nittaidai FC Ladies (aet)
Nittaidai FC Ladies win 5-4 on penalties
(Attendance: 155)

A very early goal for the Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences by Matsuoka Sayuri by quickly wiped out by an own goal, and after 25 minutes Nittaidai had the lead through Uemura Shoko. Just after half-time first year student Mitsuhashi Mana equalised for the Osaka side, and with no further goals the game went into twenty minutes of extra time. Again neither side could add to their tally and the game went to penalties, with Nittaidai winning 5-4 to progress to the Second Round.

Match 2:
Fukuoka J. Anclas  1 - 4  Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 185)

Fukuoka looked good in the first half of this tie, with their top scorer this season Tagashira Yoko opening the scoring on 22 minutes. The game turned dramatically, however, when Anclas goalkeeper Shimada Megumi was sent off in the 44th minute. Ehime captain Nishigawa Sayumi scored in additional time to equalise and in the second half Ehime ran away with the tie. Akune Mana scored the lead goal on 74 minutes, and with another from Nishigawa five minutes from time the game was up for Anclas. An own goal just before the final whistle added to their misery. Ehime now play Nittaidai, against whom they lost last season in the first round.

Match 3:
Kanto Gakuen University  3 - 1  Fujieda Junshin High School
(Attendance: 412)

A good number turned out to see local Fujieda Junshin take on Kanto Gakuen, but the home supporters were disappointed as the university side took a two goal lead into half time, with Minamino Arisa scoring both. Just after half-time Junshin got a goal back from Yamashita Fumika. Though they pressed well, Kanto Gakuen finally added a third, Minamino with her hat-trick as her side now play FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme in the second round.

Match 4:
Nojima Stella Kanagawa  1 - 2  Hinomoto Gakuen Senior High School
(Attendance: 230)

Hinomoto Gakuen, one of the strongest school teams in Japan, took a first half lead over ambitious Nojima Stella Kanagawa through Yoshida Nagisa, and Nojima's woes were doubled when Ikegami Mayu added a second after 35 minutes. Although Yoshimi Natsuki pulled a goal back late in the game, Hinomoto Gakuen held on and now go on to play Tokiwagi Gakuen High School, against whom they lost their High School Championships' semi-final last January.

Match 5:
Naruto Uzushio High School  0 - 3  Fukui Senior High School
(Attendance: 303)

Fukui Senior High School were expected to be the better side, and so it proved, as they restricted Naruto Uzushio High School to just one shot in the match. Morimoto Suzuka scored for Fukui in the first half, with Yamazaki Nao scoring twice in the second half.

Match 6:
Hooh High School  2 - 0  Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies
(Attendance: 205)

Hooh High School beat their young rivals from Cerezo Osaka Sakai today with two goals from their only two chances in the game, as the Cerezo girls' shooting abilities deserted them. Two girls in their final year scored for Hooh, Matsumoto Sonoka and Taketa Natsumi. Hooh next take on Fukui Senior High School.

Match 7:
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies  0 - 5  AS Elfen Sayama FC
(Attendance: 200)

In this highly antipated contest, Sayama got off to a flying start with a fifth minute goal from Suzuki Kaoruko, and it stayed that way until half-time. Within a few minutes of the restart however, Sayama piled on the pressure and Ito Kanako and Saito Yuri scored two more within the first ten minutes to end Nagano's hopes. With 23 minutes remaining Suzuki scored her second, and this was swiftly followed up by a fifth from Muroka Natsuki. Having seen off Nagano so easily, Sayama will now hope to follow up similarly against Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita.

Match 8:
Ange Violet Hiroshima  2 - 3  Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 258)

Kimoto Tomomi gave Challenge League newcomers Ange Violet the lead in the 22ndt minute of their tie against Shizuoka Sangyo, with Saihara Mizuki, who performed so well in the Challenge League promotion campaign, adding a second a few minutes before half-time. Kubota Mitsuki pulled one back for Shizuoka Sangyo six minutes after the restart, and another five minutes after that they had an equaliser, Hirano Asami scoring for the first time this season. With three minutes remaining Shizuoka Sangyo's superb captain Sayama Momoko, who this week secured a move to Albirex Niigata Ladies from next season, scored to complete the comeback and send her side into the Second Round.

Match 9:
Kamimura Gakuen High School  3 - 0  Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School
(Attendance: 164)

Last season's Schools' Championships runners-up got their Empress' Cup campaign off to a good start by outclassing Meisei High School to set up a tie against Sfida Setagaya. Hashitani Suguri scored in just the second minute, and Murata added another on 23 minutes to extend Kamimura's lead. In the 73rd minute Ueno Mami finished the game off.

Match 10:
Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto FC  0 - 6  JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 147)

Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto were no match for the Academy, who raced into a three goal lead by half-time, with goals from the ever-impressive Kojima Miku, Tachibana Yo and Masuya Rika, who made her first appearance of the season. Within the last twenty minutes Kitagawa Hikaru, Moriya Miyabi and Ueda Yuriko added three more for a very comprehensive victory. The Academy will now look forward with great anticipation to meeting Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki.

Match 11:
Waseda University  3 - 0  Sendai University
(Attendance: 125)

A goal in the ninth minute from Chiba Minori, bundling home a Watai free kick, gave Waseda University a 1-0 half-time lead over Sendai University. Within two minutes of the second half kickoff Omiya Reona doubled Waseda's lead. An own goal with sixteen minutes remaining sealed the victory for the Kanto League champions.

Match 12:
Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades  1 - 2  Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 127)

Toriumi Mai was once again the JSCL's heroine as she scored the first goal of the game in the 55th minute with a superb shot, and set up Iwasaki Manami for the second thirteen minutes later. Pleiades' top scorer this season, Hamanaka Saki, pulled one back with seventeen minutes remaining, but the seven times champions couldn't find another and the JSCL now look forward to a meeting with top Kanto League side Waseda University.



Second Round Matches, ties to be played Saturday 30th of November and Sunday 1st of December:

Match 13:
Nittaidai FC Ladies versus Ehime FC Ladies

Match 14:
Kanto Gakuen University versus FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme

Match 15:
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School versus Hinomoto Gakuen High School

Match 16:
Fukui Senior High School versus Hooh High School

Match 17:
AS Elfen Sayama FC versus Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita

Match 18:
Kamimura Gakuen High School versus Sfida Setagaya FC

Match 19:
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki versus JFA Academy Fukushima

Match 20:
Waseda University versus Japan Soccer College Ladies


Third Round Matches, ties to be played Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Wednesday 11th of December:

Match 21:
INAC Kobe Leonessa versus Winner of Match 13

Match 22:
Winner of Match 14 versus Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies

Match 23:
Iga FC Kunoichi versus Winner of Match 15

Match 24:
Winner of Match 16 versus Vegalta Sendai Ladies

Match 25:
Okayama Yunogo Belle versus Winner of Match 17

Match 26:
Winner of Match 18 versus JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies

Match 27:
Albirex Niigata Ladies versus Winner of Match 19

Match 28:
Winner of Match 20 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