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

Monday 30 September 2013

Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (September 29th)

Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Fujieda Junshin High School77002422221
2Nagoya FC Ladies85122591616
3Iwata Higashi High School94141314-113
4Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S.54011821612
5FC Gifu Belta8107633-273
6Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite7007026-260

September 29th:
Iwata Higashi High School  4 - 0  FC Gifu Belta

The next match is scheduled for October 5th




Kansai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Placer Kobe97202241823
2Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies87103172422
3Daisho Gakuen High School85122972216
4FC Vitoria73311771012
5FC Victories73131712510
6Kyoto Shiko SC73131110110
7FC Terra93151717010
8Osaka City Ladies FC9216831-237
9Kobe FC Ladies7115514-94
10INAC Kobe Leonessa B9009250-480

September 29th:
FC Vitoria  2 - 2  Placer Kobe

The next match is scheduled for October 13th


Kansai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Menina Kobe SC99004063427
2Diablossa Takada F.C.118213792826
3Nara Genki SC Himiko107034593621
4Ritto FC Libro96123092119
5Otsu Victories SC95311981118
6USED FC Takatsuki Speranza115242123-217
7Vispo Sayama105142019116
8Dreams Miki FC10433169715
9Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC104062226-412
10Toyotsu Women's FC102171435-217
11Wakayama Youth SC Girls112091047-376
12Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club11119946-374
13Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia9009845-370

September 29th:
USED FC Takatsuki Speranza  1 - 2  Vispo Sayama
Otsu Victories SC  1 - 1  Diablossa Takada F.C.
Dreams Miki FC  3 - 0  Wakayama Youth SC Girls
Menina Kobe SC  8 - 1  Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia
Nara Genki SC Himiko  6 - 0  Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC

The next match is scheduled for October 6th




Shikoku League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kochi ganador FC97203682823
2Kochi JFC Rosa9423129314
3Joto High School94142730-313
4Naruto Polaris Ladies FC94052122-112
5Matsuyama University93152128-710
6Oota Gal92071332-196

September 22nd:
Oota Gal  6 - 2  Matsuyama University
Naruto Polaris Ladies FC  2 - 5  Kochi ganador FC
Joto High School  1 - 5  Kochi JFC Rosa

The final matches are scheduled for October 20th




Kanto U-18 Princess League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Y109018197227
2JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-1876014683818
3NTV Menina1051435132216
4Yokosuka Seagulls U-185311135810
5Tochigi SC Ladies3300141139
6Sfida Setagaya FC Youths73042024-49
7AS Elfen Sayama Mari5203191456
8Tsukuba FC Ladies U-186204543-386
9OSA Rhea FC410347-33
10INAC Tamagawa Leonessa U-1851041350-373
11Kashima-LSC5005025-250
12AAC White Star5005859-510

September 28th/29th:
NTV Menina  0 - 0  Yokosuka Seagulls U-18
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth  2 - 1  AS Elfen Sayama Mari

68th National Sports Festival of Japan - First Round

First Round Matches, ties played on Monday, 30th of September:

Match 1:
Miyagi  5 - 1  Ibaraki
(Attendance: 582)

Three Tokiwagi Gakuen students scored for reigning champions Miyagi as they beat Ibaraki 5-1, Shiraki Akari (2), Hirata Miki, and Sasaki Miwa. Former Tokiwagi pupil Gonno Takako, now studying at Waseda University, also got on the scoresheet. Ibaraki's lone reply came from Yokoyama Ai of the University of Tsukuba.

Match 2:
Gunma  5 - 0  Hokkaido
(Attendance: 954)

Gunma ran out easy winners, with all three scorers students at Kanto Gakuen University: Fukumaru Tomoko with a hat-trick, Urashima Risa and Minamino Arisa.

Match 3:
Tokyo  0 - 2  Ehime
(Attendance: 322)

Ehime FC Ladies' Iwamoto Yuka and Kushiyama Saki scored to give Ehime a good win over hosts Tokyo.

Match 4:
Fukuoka  2 - 1  Chiba
(Attendance: 1,134)

Fukuoka J. Anclas' Hirata Hikari scored twice for Fukuoka as they beat Chiba. JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies' Hanagiri Naomi had earlier equalized for Chiba.

Match 5:
Mie  0 - 1  Hyogo (aet)
(Attendance: 479)

Himeji Hinomoto College's Chiba Sonoko scored in extra time to give Hyogo a 1-0 win over Mie.

Match 6:
Nagano  1 - 2  Osaka (aet)
(Attendance: 525)

Waseda University's Shono Kanako and Nishizono Yukino of Senri Seiun High School scored for Osaka as they beat Nagano, with AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies' Hashiura Satsuki having equalized to force extra time.

Match 7:
Kagoshima  2 - 1  Niigata (aet)
(Attendance: 332)

Kagoshima won with goals from Imanaka Yuri (Je Vrille Kagoshima) and Ueno Mami (Kamimura Gakuen), Niigata's lone reply came from Albirex Niigata Under 18's Takizawa Rio.

Match 8:
Tokushima  1 - 1  Okayama
Okayama win 4-1 on penalties aet
(Attendance: 409)

Okayama beat Tokushima 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Okayama Yunogo Belle's Yamaguchi Mami scoring for Okayama, the equaliser for Tokushima came from Mima Tomoko.


Quarter-Final Matches, ties to be played on Tuesday, 1st of October:

Match 9:
Miyagi versus Gunma

Match 10:
Ehime versus Fukuoka

Match 11:
Hyogo versus Osaka

Match 12:
Kagoshima versus Okayama


Semi-Final Matches, ties to be played on Wednesday, 2nd of October:

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 Thursday, 3rd of October:

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


Final Match, to be played on Thursday, 3rd of October:

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

Sunday 29 September 2013

Challenge League Attendances in 2013

The 2012 Challenge League season's average attendance of 468 was never likely to be matched in 2013, as the hugely popular Vegalta Sendai Ladies were promoted at the end of the season. Without the appeal of Vegalta Sendai, the 2013 average of 279 appears to be a disappointing drop, but in fact is a generally good average, especially with the expansion to sixteen teams. The highest attendance came on opening day, 1,682 turning up to watch Sfida Setagaya take on Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies. The lowest attendance was 30, which was the number of people who turned up to see Hoyo Sukarabu FC's home game aginst Bunnys Kyoto SC.

AS Elfen Sayama FC had the highest average attendance of any team, 673 for their season, which was higher than that which they achieved in the Nadeshiko League in 2011 (their 2012 average was 1,212). Their highest attendance was 1,225 which came in their very last match against Fukuoka J. Anclas. The team's lowest attendance was 292 which came in their second home game against the Japan Soccer College Ladies.

Sfida Setagaya FC finished with an average attendance of 640, a significant improvement over the 428 which they achieved in 2012 and the average of 350 achieved in their first season in 2011. Just as in 2012, their first home game attendance of 1,682 (against Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies) was by far their highest. Indeed, it was the highest attendance of any game in the Challenge League. Again, just as in 2012, their subsequent attendances dropped sharply. Their lowest attendance of 362 came for their game against Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades.

AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies' average was 470, which is their highest ever. Their season's best of 711 against Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades was also their highest ever home attendance. Their lowest attendance of 290 came against Ehime FC Ladies. However, this attendance was higher than that of every game in 2012, with the exception of their home game against Vegalta Sendai Ladies, which attracted 407. On six occasions this season that attendance was surpassed, and the team's progress in this area will please the club enormously.

Fukuoka J. Anclas managed an average attendance of 449. Although this appears to be a significant drop from the 894 the club achieved in 2012, that figure was inflated by a very large attendance for their opening home game against INAC Kobe Leonessa. Taking only their remaining eight games into consideration, their average in 2012 was 566. Their highest attendance of 953 came in their crucial final home game against Nojima Stella Kanagawa. Their lowest attendance of 113 came on a rainy day against Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies.

Nojima Stella Kanagawa had the fifth highest average attendance of any team at 343, which in their first year will be very pleasing. 501 turned up for their third home game against local rivals Nittaidai FC Ladies, although attendances dropped quite a bit towards the end of the season as their title challenge faltered. Their lowest attendance of 164 came against Ehime FC Ladies. With the team likely to challenge next year for Nadeshiko League entry, the club will look to increase its fanbase in Kanagawa, especially with the possibility of Yokohama FC Seagulls entering the Challenge League.

Ehime FC Ladies' average of 308 was a slight but disappointing drop from their first season's average of 346, although it has to be taken into account that all of their attendance figures are estimates. Their highest attendance came on the opening day of the season in a win over Bunnys Kyoto SC. None of their subsequent games attracted more than 380, and their lowest of 200 came against AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies.

Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies ended with an average of 269 in their first season, with their attendances dropping off as the season went on. Their second home game against Bunnys Kyoto SC attracted 460, the highest number of spectators for the season. Their final home game against Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita was attended by only 136. 

Je Vrille Kagoshima's average of 217 was quite decent, considering both that entry was not free and that the team was so poor. It was however their lowest average in any of their last six seasons in the Challenge League, and a significant decrease since the high of 672 in 2009. Their highest attendance came in a game they could not afford to lose against fellow strugglers Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades (they did lose, as it happens). Their lowest attendance was 156 which came against Nittaidai FC Ladies.

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita managed to increase their average from 169 in 2012 to 189 in 2013 which although an encouraging increase, is still down on their average of 248 from their first season in 2010. They broke 300 once this year, attracting 303 for their game against AS Elfen Sayama FC. Their lowest came against bottom side Hoyo Sukarabu FC.

Bunnys Kyoto SC's average this season is 160. This figure is down on last season's of 182, but not significantly. Bunnys have never attracted large crowds, and even when in the top division only managed an average of 298 (in 2005). Their attendances are all estimates, the highest being 250 for a game against Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies and the lowest being 70 for their game against the Japan Soccer College Ladies.

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School's average of 142 was down on the 174 from 2012, but that average from last season was only so high because of the large attendance of 800 from their home derby game against Vegalta Sendai Ladies. This year's attendances were occasionally boosted by spectators attending JFL games in adjoining grounds. All of the Tokiwagi Gakuen attendances are estimates. On three occasions the attendance was estimated to be 200, first against Hoyo Sukarabu FC when some JFL fans attended, next against Sfida Setagaya, and finally against the Japan Soccer College Ladies, when the game was followed by a Vegalta Sendai Ladies home game. The lowest attendance of 70 came on the opening day against AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies, on a very cold and wet day when Vegalta Sendai Ladies were also playing at home, but not at the same location. One anomaly is that the team's home game against Ehime FC Ladies was postponed due to snow and when rescheduled was held in Ehime rather than in Miyagi. The attendance was 120.

Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades' average of 137 was poor for a club of such great history, indeed this figure is down significantly on the averages the club achieved in their previous spell in the league until they were relegated in 2010. Their highest attendance of 184 came against the Japan Soccer College Ladies, and their lowest of 78 came against Fukuoka J. Anclas.

The JFA Academy Fukushima's average was slightly down on 2012, from 150 to 143, though they're not likely to be too interested in this statistic. They attracted 270 to their match against Nojima Stella Kanagawa, where the presence of recent graduate Yoshimi Natsuki may have helped the attendance. On the final day, 223 watched Tokiwagi Gakuen High School win the league title. Their lowest attendance came against fellow schoolgirls Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies.

The Japan Soccer College Ladies' average of 129 was slightly down on the 133 achieved in 2012, though like the JFA Academy, won't be too bothered by the low numbers attending. Their highest of 232 came against AS Elfen Sayama FC, most likely bolstered by visitors from Sayama, and their lowest came against Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita. The total of 80 that day was only slightly bettered in their subsequent three games, with attendances of 89, 86, and again 86. Their final day attendance was better, at 178.

Nittaidai FC Ladies had the lowest average attendance of any of the academic sides at 106, with their highest attendance of 270 coming early in the season, an entertaining draw against AS Elfen Sayama FC. Their other home attendances were all quite low, with the lowest being just 43, against Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita.

Hoyo Sukarabu FC ended the season with an average of just 82, as they struggled all season. Their opening game had an estimated number of spectators of 130, but this was the high point. That game was against Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies, while their lowest attendance of 30, the lowest of any game in the league, came against Bunnys Kyoto SC.

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

Kanto - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University66002322118
2Nippon Sport Science University64201721514
3Kanto Gakuen University64111871113
4Musashigaoka College632196311
5Kanagawa University6222311-88
6Daito Bunka University6114816-84
7Shobi University5113210-84
8Tokyo International University6114514-94
9University of Tsukuba503249-53
10Juntendo University6015113-121

September 28th:
Nippon Sport Science University  0 - 0  Juntendo University

September 29th:
Waseda University  8 - 1  Kanagawa University
Musashigaoka College  4 - 3  Daito Bunka University


Kanto - Third Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Jumonji University44003503512
2Teikyo University4301322309
3Seijo University42118537
4Ibaraki University52031016-66
5Saitama University4112319-164
6Soka Women's College5005147-460

September 29th:
Teikyo University  0 - 1  Jumonji University
Ibaraki University  1 - 2  Saitama University
Soka Women's College  0 - 4  Seijo University




Kansai - Second Division Block A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Seisen University3300590599
2Kobe Women's University3201121116
3Kyoto University of Education3201311-86
4Hyogo University of T.E.3102130-293
5Nara University of Education4004033-330

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

Weekend of September 28th/29th:
Seisen University  25 - 0  Hyogo University of T.E.
Kobe Women's University  7 - 0  Nara University of Education


Kansai - Second Division Block B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kyoto Bunkyo University3300223199
2Kansai University3201162146
3Biwako Seikei Sport College320110646
4Ritsumeikan University310278-13
5Wakayama University4004137-360

Weekend of September 28th/29th:
Kyoto Bunkyo University  4 - 2  Ritsumeikan University
Biwako Seikei Sport College  6 - 1  Wakayama University




Tohoku

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

September 28th:
Sendai University  7 - 0  Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science
Seiwa Gakuen College / Shokei Gakuin College  8 - 1  Hirosaki University

September 29th:
Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science  4 - 0  Seiwa Gakuen College / Shokei Gakuin College
Sendai University  18 - 0  Hirosaki University

September 30th:
Sendai University  18 - 0  Seiwa Gakuen College / Shokei Gakuin College
Yamagata University / Tohoku University of Community Service and Science  4 - 0  Hirosaki University

Challenge League Final Standings

Tokiwagi Gakuen High School have won the Challenge League for the 2013 season. Having won the Challenge League East in both 2010 and 2011, the Sendai school side will be delighted to have returned to the summit following a disappointing 2012.

AS Elfen Sayama FC have been promoted to the Nadeshiko League.

Sfida Setagaya FC will enter a play-off against the team finishing ninth in the Nadeshiko League.

Je Vrille Kagoshima and Hoyo Sukarabu FC will enter play-offs against the winners of play-offs between the six teams vying for entry to the Challenge League.


PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points 1Tokiwagi Gakuen HS22200289216860 2AS Elfen Sayama FC22192196138359 3Sfida Setagaya FC22170586285851 4Nojima Stella Kanagawa22153481235848 5Fukuoka J. Anclas22141754371743 6Shizuoka Sangyo Univ.22124654332140 7JFA Academy2296749292033 8Ehime FC Ladies22102105147432 9Nittaidai FC Ladies2292113837129 10Japan Soccer College2284103435-128 11AC Nagano Parceiro2291123455-2128 12Bunnys Kyoto SC2275102943-1426 13Cerezo Osaka Sakai2253143874-3618 14Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades2231181990-7110 15Je Vrille Kagoshima22112012118-1064 16Hoyo Sukarabu FC220121586-811

Nadeshiko League Twelfth Round

INAC Kobe Leonessa  1 - 2  Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 4,145)

With INAC Kobe Leonessa so far ahead of the competition, the only question regarding their retention of the title this season would be whether they could finish with a 100% record; just as in 2012, it was Belle who have put an end to that dream, and in the most emphatic manner, with the champions losing their first league match since October 11th, 2010. Miyama Aya was unsurprisingly the Belle heroine. With a marvellous shot she gave her side the lead on 32 minutes, though this was quickly replied to by the league's top scorer, Beverly Goebel-Yanez. Belle's heads didn't drop at this, as happens to most sides, and instead they pushed on for another goal. Just after the hour mark, Matsuoka Miki was tripped in the box by Kaihori Ayumi, for which she was booked, and up stepped penalty kick specialist Miyama to fire powerfully past her international teammate.

Although INAC Kobe did push hard for an equaliser, Belle were more than a match for them, and finished the game on the attack, pinning their illustrious opponents back into their own half. With this win Belle continue their upward trajectory, while for INAC Kobe this defeat will only prolong the title-winning celebrations.

INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kinga Yukari, Kai Junko, Miyake Shiori, Rebecca Moros, Ji So Yun, Sawa Homare, Nakajima Emi, Kawasumi Nahomi (capt), Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Kyokawa Mai
Subs: Takase Megumi (Kyokawa Mai, 66 mins), Minamiyama Chiaki (Rebecca Moros, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Isokane Midori, Tanaka Yoko
Scorers: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (35 mins)
Booked: Kaihori Ayumi

Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Yasuda Kuniko, Kado Yuka, Miyazaki Yuka, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Haruka, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Yokoyama Kumi, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Nakagawa Chihiro (Yokoyama Kumi, HT), Yamaguchi Mami (Nakagawa Chihiro, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Ikegaya Natsumi, Sakai Nozomi, Fushiki Kaho
Scorers: Miyama Aya (35, 62 mins, pen)


NTV Beleza  1 - 1  Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
(Attendance: 1,131)

Sudo Akiko came back into the Beleza starting lineup

For Urawa, Sakamoto Riho returned to the starting eleven
Soyama Kanako is beaten by a wonderful shot from Goto Michi

Hara and Kishikawa challenge for the ball

Shibata Hanae takes on the experienced Beleza defence

Wada Naoko restricted Beleza's attacks down the left wing


A reasonable crowd turned up in Morioka to see local favourite Iwashimizu Azusa captain NTV Beleza against the well-supported Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies. Beleza looked to bounce back from a very disappointing loss to Iga, while Urawa were looking to build on their victory over Belle as they continue to fight the threat of relegation. For Beleza the veteran Sudo Akiko replaced young Doko Mayo in defence, with Urawa likewise making a chance at the back, Sakamoto Riho regaining her starting place ahead of Saito Akane.

In a game of very few chances, Urawa scored first, Goto Michi with just her second of the season from outside the box. Neither side looked convincing in the final third, and the suspicion even in the early stages was that a single goal could win the game. With 31 minutes remaining Tanaka Mina came on as a substitute, as she has done in the previous three games, which created worry in the Urawa defence. Eventually, with Beleza playing better than they had all game, Sakaguchi Mizuho popped up to score with a very powerful header from a corner kick. Beleza had the better of the game thereafter, with Urawa making three late substitutions to bolster the defence.

A point each was the result, with Beleza not doing enough to trouble INAC Kobe despite their loss, and Urawa still not clear of FC Kibikokusaidaigaku in ninth, with a crucial meeting between the two to come next Sunday.


NTV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Sudo Akiko, Ariyoshi Saori, Sumida Rin, Hara Natsuko, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Momiki Yuka, Hasegawa Yui, Kiryu Nanase
Subs: Tanaka Mina (Hara Natsuko, 59 mins)
Unused subs: Mochizuki Arisa, Doko Mayo, Nakasato Yu, Takahashi Saori
Scorers: Sakaguchi Mizuho (78 mins)
Booked: Iwashimizu Azusa

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Ikeda Sakiko, Sakamoto Riho, Kohata Shiho, Dozono Ayano, Wada Naoko, Kishikawa Natsuki, Fujita Nozomi, Shibata Hanae, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Yasuda Yuki (Kira Chinatsu, 85 mins), Naomoto Hikaru (Shibata Hanae, 89 mins), Saito Akane (Goto Michi, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Tajiri Yumi, Kurishima Akari
Scorers: Goto Michi (27 mins)


Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki  0 - 1  Iga FC Kunoichi
(Attendance: 1,105)

Takatsuki were once again beaten, and once again had very little to show for their efforts. Nakade Hikari was the Iga heroine again, as they enjoy their third successive win. Takatsuki stay on just three points, and with FC Kibikokusaidaigaku's win over Niigata today, their chances of survival grow even more remote. The Kunoichi continue to impress and will be looking forward to their chance of upsetting INAC Kobe next weekend.

Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Suzuki Risa, Hatanaka Miyuka, Okuda Akiko (capt), Sato Kaede, Hamada Haruka, Torao Naomi, Itami Emi, Asano Miki, Tsuboi Ayako, Narumiya Yui, Hazuki Yuki
Subs: Maruyama Karina (Hazuki Yuki, 55 mins), Hirano Satoko (Torao Naomi, 83 mins), Honda Saki (Narumiya Yui, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Ono Maya, Seesraum Naphat
Booked: Hazuki Yuki

Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Miyasako Tamami, Michikura Hiroko, Ohashi Mio, Yamaguchi Ayako, Nasu Maiko (capt), Matsunaga Tomoe, Kobayashi Makiko, Tsutsumi Saki, Matsunaga Yoshie, Nakade Hikari
Subs: Noichi Aya (Tsutsumi Saki, 65 mins), Haji Madoka (Matsunaga Yoshie, 77 mins), Sonomura Nana (Kobayashi Makiko, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Ono Suzuka
Scorers: Nakade Hikari (53 mins)


FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme  3 - 1  Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 503)

A huge win for FC Kibi as they move six points clear of Takatsuki at the bottom, and are now level with Urawa on nine points, whom they visit next weekend in high spirits. Kibi's top scorer, first year student Hamamoto Marin, opened the scoring in the ninth minute following fine work by Sugita Ami in midfield and a pinpoint cross from Nishikawa Asuka. Niigata responded five minutes later, Oishi Sayaka scoring just her second of the season. Kibi came out for the second half full of determination and from a kick out from Niigata goalkeeper Koganemaru Sachie, Yoshida Mayu hit the ball back first time towards goal, with Nishikawa Asuka quickest to respond to this unexpected through ball, scoring with composure into the net. Kibi pushed on again, and four minutes later it was Sugita Ami who scored the decisive third, her first in the league this season. Niigata looked for a way back into the game, but their shots were wayward on every occasion.

Niigata have thus lost all three games since the restart of the season, with Kibi now catching up having gained four points from their last two games. Niigata have difficult fixtures ahead of them against Vegalta Sendai and Urawa and will need to pick up points if their position is to be maintained.

FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Takeda Arisa, Takahashi Chiho, Imanishi Azusa, Yoshitake Manami, Shigemasa Kai, Takano Saki, Sugita Ami, Hamamoto Marin, Kanbara Misaki, Nishikawa Asuka
Subs: Yoshida Mayu (Kanbara Misaki, HT), Adachi Eriko (Nishikawa Asuka, 56 mins), Kurakazu Shiho (Yoshida Mayu, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Morimoto Kiyo, Kadota Rui
Scorers: Hamamoto Marin (9 mins), Nishikawa Asuka (46 mins), Sugita Ami (50 mins)
Booked: Takahashi Chiho

Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Koganemaru Sachie, Yamamoto Arina, Takamura Chisato, Nakamura Kaede, Obara Yuria, Kodama Keiko, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saito Yuri, Saeki Aya, Yamazaki Marumi, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Sakaguchi Moeno (Oishi Sayaka, 74 mins), Hirai Sakina (Yamazaki Marumi, 74 mins)
Unused subs: Ichitani Tomoko, Shimokawa Saori, Kubota Mayu
Scorers: Oishi Sayaka (14 mins)


Vegalta Sendai Ladies  1 - 0  JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 3,109)

A top-three finish is still on the cards for Vegalta Sendai as they claimed all three points in Kakuda today, with Uetsuji Yumi scoring her second goal of the season. On this occasion the set-piece specialist scored directly from a corner kick with Yamane Erina, the tallest player in the league, unable to cope with the pace and swerve on the ball.

JEF United have conceded very few goals this season, but have also scored very few, and never looked likely to equalise. They next play at home to bottom side Takatsuki expecting a better result; Vegalta travel west to Niigata.

Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Amano Misaki, Yamamoto Risa, Takahashi Nana, Osafune Kana, Takara Ryoko, Tahara Nozomi, Sasaki Mayu, Uetsuji Yumi (capt), Ideue Asako, Inoue Ayaka, Yasumoto Sawako
Subs: Sameshima Aya (Ideue Asako, 65 mins), Ono Hitomi (Tahara Nozomi, 66 mins), Nakamura Mami (Yasumoto Sawako, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Kawashima Haruna
Scorers: Uetsuji Yumi (77 mins)
Booked: Yamamoto Risa

JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Ueno Saki, Takahashi Sachie, Ogawa Shiho, Chino Shoko, Ikadai Risa, Hosaka Nodoka, Yanai Rina, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa (capt), Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kawamura Yuri (Sugasawa Yuika, HT), Anzai Yuka (Kawamura Mari, 62 mins), Hosokawa Motoyo (Hosaka Nodoka, 79 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Sakuramoto Naoko

Bunnys Kyoto SC versus Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita (Challenge League Twenty-First Round)

Bunnys Kyoto SC  1 - 1  Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 120)

Bunnys Kyoto came into this game with an opportunity to move up to eleventh in the table with a win, while for Shizuoka Sangyo their final position of sixth had already been determined, as they started the game four points behind Fukuoka J. Anclas.

Shizuoka Sangyo took the lead very early, captain Sayama Momoko heading in a free kick after three minutes, her ninth goal of the season. Bunnys found themselves level on twenty minutes, with their top scorer this season Kushige Aoi scoring her eighth of a fine season since moving from Fukuoka J. Anclas. Both sides had chances thereafter but neither could make any further breakthrough, thus the points were shared and both sides will be reasonably pleased to have ended the season with a draw.

Shizuoka Sangyo have had a good season and can build on what they have achieved for another promotion push next season; Bunnys Kyoto will need reinforcements, especially up front, if they are to have any chance of progress in 2014.

Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Konno Mai, Yu Ji Eun, Saito Hitomi, Nakamura Miki, Akiyama Ryo, Kameoka Natsumi, Yamada Maho, Sawada Yuka, Kushige Aoi, Toyoda Nayuha (capt), Hanazaki Rena
Subs: Saito Natsumi (Hanazaki Rena, 70 mins), Tanihara Yukari (Yu Ji Eun, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Iwasa Megumi, Yamaguchi Yurie, Yoshino Yuka
Scorers: Kushige Aoi (20 mins)

Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Takahashi Miharu, Miyazaki Kaoru, Sayama Momoko (capt), Kanefuda Anzu, Nishiyama Mei, Ogata Yurika, Kubota Mitsuki, Oda Kanna, Ishida Risa, Hirano Asami, Shirai Aoi
Subs: Okuda Mika (Hirano Asami, 59 mins), Suzuki Rina (Shirai Aoi, 71 mins), Shimamura Kumiko (Ishida Risa, 83 mins)
Unused subs: Maehara Ringo, Takahata Airi
Scorers: Sayama Momoko (3 mins)

Monday 23 September 2013

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

Kanto - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University55001511415
2Nippon Sport Science University54101721513
3Kanto Gakuen University64111871113
4Musashigaoka College52215328
5Kanagawa University522123-18
6Daito Bunka University5113512-74
7Shobi University5113210-84
8Tokyo International University6114514-94
9University of Tsukuba503249-53
10Juntendo University5005113-120

September 22nd:
Nippon Sport Science University  5 - 0  Daito Bunka University
Tokyo International University  2 - 0  Juntendo University
Waseda University  4 - 0  Shobi University
Kanto Gakuen University  6 - 2  University of Tsukuba
Musashigaoka College  0 - 1  Kanagawa University

September 24th:
Kanto Gakuen University  3 - 2  Tokyo International University


Kanto - Second Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Keio University88007016924
2Kokushikan University66006125918
3University of Yamanashi55005705715
4Tokyo Women's College of P.E.65012652115
5Japan Women's College of P.E.64203933614
6Toyo University521213767
7Tokai University52128537
8Tokyo University of I.S.4202211476
9Teikyo Heisei University6204726-196
10Tokyo Gakugei University5005233-310
11Chiba University7007054-540
12Tokyo University of F.S.6006064-640
13Bunkyo University7007292-900

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

September 22nd:
Keio University  8 - 1  Tokyo University of Information Sciences
University of Yamanashi  16 - 0  Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Kokushikan University  3 - 0  Tokai University
Bunkyo University  0 - 8  Toyo University
Chiba University  0 - 3  Teikyo Heisei University
Japan Women's College of Physical Education  6 - 0  Tokyo Gakugei University

September 23rd:
Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education  3 - 0  Teikyo Heisei University

September 25th:
Keio University  10 - 0  Chiba University


Kanto - Third Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Jumonji University3300340349
2Teikyo University3300321319
3Ibaraki University4202914-56
4Seijo University311145-14
5Saitama University3012118-171
6Soka Women's College4004143-420

September 22nd:
Saitama University  0 - 10  Teikyo University
Ibaraki University  0 - 2  Seijo University
Jumonji University  16 - 0  Soka Women's College




Kansai - First Division

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Osaka University of H.S.S.3300370379
2Himeji Hinomoto College3300120129
3Mukogawa Women's University3210152137
4Kobe Shinwa Women's University311112574
5Himeji Dokkyo University31115414
6Osaka International University3012215-131
7Osaka Kyoiku University3003026-260
8Kwansei Gakuin University3003031-310

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

September 18th:
Kobe Shinwa Women's University  1 - 3  Himeji Dokkyo University
Himeji Hinomoto College  7 - 0  Kwansei Gakuin University

September 23rd:
Kobe Shinwa Women's University  9 - 0  Kwansei Gakuin University
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences  9 - 0  Osaka International University
Mukogawa Women's University  9 - 0  Osaka Kyoiku University
Himeji Hinomoto College  1 - 0  Himeji Dokkyo University


Kansai - Second Division Block A

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Seisen University2200340346
2Kyoto University of Education3201311-86
3Kobe Women's University21015143
4Hyogo University of T. E.210115-43
5Nara University of Education3003026-260

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

September 22nd:
Seisen University  23 - 0  Nara University of Education
Kobe Women's University  0 - 1  Kyoto University of Education


Kansai - Second Division Block B

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Kyoto Bunkyo University2200181176
2Kansai University3201162146
3Ritsumeikan University21015413
4Biwako Seikei Sport College210145-13
5Wakayama University3003031-310

September 22nd:
Kyoto Bunkyo University  16 - 0  Wakayama University
Biwako Seikei Sport College  0 - 3  Kansai University

Regional Leagues - Results/Standings (September 23rd)

Tokai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Fujieda Junshin High School77002422221
2Nagoya FC Ladies85122591616
3Tokoha Gakuen Senior H.S.54011821612
4Iwata Higashi High School8314914-510
5FC Gifu Belta7106629-233
6Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite7007026-260

September 22nd:
Nagoya FC Ladies  4 - 0  FC Gifu Belta

September 23rd:
Iga FC Kunoichi Satellite  0 - 6  Tokoha Gakuen Senior High School

The next match is scheduled for September 29th.




Kanto League

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Waseda University127503362726
2NTV Menina127142620622
3Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Y126332416821
4Kanto Gakuen University126062021-118
5University of Tsukuba124351722-515
6Musashigaoka College124261413114
7Ota Ladies SC Esperanza123271033-2311
8Shobi University122281225-138

September 23rd:
University of Tsukuba  1 - 4  NTV Menina

The next match is scheduled for November 10th.




Kansai League Division One

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Takarazuka El Baile FC Ladies87103172422
2Placer Kobe87102021822
3Daisho Gakuen High School85122972216
4FC Vitoria63211551011
5FC Victories73131712510
6Kyoto Shiko SC73131110110
7FC Terra93151717010
8Osaka City Ladies FC9216831-237
9Kobe FC Ladies7115514-94
10INAC Kobe Leonessa B9009250-480

September 23rd:
INAC Kobe Leonessa B  0 - 8  Daisho Gakuen High School

The next match is scheduled for September 29th.


Kansai League Division Two

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Diablossa Takada F.C.108113682825
2Menina Kobe SC88003252724
3Ritto FC Libro96123092119
4Nara Genki SC Himiko96033993018
5Otsu Victories SC85211871117
6USED FC Takatsuki Speranza105232021-117
7Vispo Sayama94141818013
8Dreams Miki FC9333139412
9Takatsuki Kitaokan ZELCOVA FC94052220212
10Toyotsu Women's FC102171435-217
11Wakayama Youth SC Girls102081044-346
12Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club11119946-374
13Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia8008737-300

September 22nd:
Dreams Miki FC  4 - 0  Bunnys Kyoto SC Gracia
USED FC Takatsuki Speranza  3 - 0  Wakayama Youth SC Girls

September 23rd:
Kyoto Akatsuki Football Club  1 - 4  Vispo Sayama

The next match is scheduled for September 29th.


Kansai League Division Three

PlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA+/-Points
1Athletic Sports Harima Albion77004414321
2Renaiss Health & Medical College962126131320
3Kainan FC Ladies Shout95131817116
4Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls75022112915
5INAC Kobe Leonessa U-1574121614213
6Smile Selecao62041417-36
7FC Albero Kobe82061833-156
8Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki 1882061328-156
9FC Osaka CRAVO6105422-183
10Porto Kobe FC7025521-162

September 15th:
Renaiss Health & Medical College Ladies  1 - 1  Porto Kobe FC
Cerezo Osaka Sakai Girls  2 - 1  Kainan FC Ladies Shout