wf098: WE League 25/26 Last Week & Nadeshiko League 2026 Week 10

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The U-17 Asian Cup was held concurrently with the Japanese league matches. Little Nadeshiko reached the final successfully but lost 1-5 to DPR Korea. Some point to differences in physical strength, running ability, and tenacity as the cause of the defeat of Little Nadeshiko, but unless it is realized that the difference in individual skill and team tactics, especially the latter, is the real reason for the loss, the gap will not be closed.

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One of the highlights will be the conclusion of the top scorer race. The results of the matches involving Beleza, Hiroshima, Sendai, Niigata, Omiya, Sagamihara, Chiba, and Osaka, who are all competing for their standings, will also be interesting.

[Overall Review]
Kobe was disappointed to miss out on a victory in their final home match. Beleza achieved a remarkable feat with Azusa Iwashimizu scoring a penalty goal to mark the retirement. Sagamihara secured a stunning 0-4 away victory against Omiya, who have solid defense. Chiba enjoyed a happy victory in their final home match, against second-placed Urawa. Osaka and Nagano ended in a draw.
Ultimately, the strongholds of the top three teams remained, but Hiroshima came very close. Sendai made a huge leap from the bottom of the last season to fifth place. Omiya and Sagamihara also improved their rankings. Niigata, Saitama, Osaka, and Nagano unfortunately dropped in the standings.
Riko Yoshida held on to win the top scorer title for the first time.

[ Results of Matches ]
Match1 (5/16): Sendai 2-3 Saitama
at Yurtec Stadium Sendai with attendance of 2,876.
Sendai’s goals: A. Tsuda (50′), Y. Sakai (90’+5)
Saitama’s goals: N. Ikuta (60′), Y. Tanaka (63′), K. Setoguchi (84′)
Shots:

Match2 (5/16): Omiya 0-4 Sagamihara
at NACK5 Stadium Omiya with attendance of 1,735.
Sagamihara’s goals: M. Otake (15′, 85′), H. Yumura (31′), N. Kishikawa (90’+3)
Shots:

Match3 (5/16): Chiba 1-0 Urawa
at Fukuda Denshi Arena with attendance of 4,026.
Chiba’s goal: S. Masuda (90’+3)
Shots:

Match4 (5/16): Beleza 2-1 Niigata
at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka with attendance of 3,156.
Belezas goal: M. Shinjo (47′), A. Iwashimizu (73′)
Niigata’s goal: Y. Takigawa (60′)
Shots:

Match5 (5/16): Osaka 1-1 Nagano
at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium with attendance of 4,011.
Osaka’s goal: N. Wada (81′)
Nagano’s goal: K. Iwashita (33′)
Shots:

Match6 (5/16): Kobe 0-1 Hiroshima
at Noevir Stadium Kobe with attendance of 7,970.
Hiroshima’s goal: F. Yanase (63′)
Shots:

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The showdown between Nagoya and Shizuoka is certainly the focus of attention. Nagoya is aiming for an attendance of over 1,000, so the result will be interesting. What will happen between Shizuoka, the league leader, and Nagoya, last year’s champions?

[ Overall Review ]
In a highly anticipated match, home team Nagoya secured a resounding victory. Shizuoka suffered their first defeat of the season. Nagoya also achieved a double victory by exceeding 1,000 spectators. Miyazaki, who drew at home with Setagaya, was unable to increase their points sufficiently, but the top two teams remain in their positions. Nagoya, Kamogawa, and Iga, who won this week, all achieved their fifth win, occupying positions 3rd through 5th.

[ Results of Matches ]
Match1 (5/16): Harima 0-1 Kamogawa
at Hyogo Prefectural Miki Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Park Athletics Stadium with attendance of 435.
Kamogawa’s goal: A. Kurata (20′)
Shots: 3:5 (1:4)

Match2 (5/16): Ehime 3-1 Yokohama Seagulls
at Kick-off at Sky Field Tomisato with attendance of 332.
Ehime’s goals: W. Kawasaki (13′), OG (36′), A. Tanoue (87′)
Seagulls’ goal: Y. Matsuo (55′)
Shots: 7:8 (6:4)

Match3 (5/17): Iga 2-1 Ichihara
at Ueno Athletic Park Stadium with attendance of 390.
Iga’s goals: H. Hirata (45′), R. Matsuda (69′)
Ichihara’s goal: A. Tamada (37′)
Shots: 7:5 (4:1)

Match4 (5/17): Yunogo 0-1 Nittaidai Yokohama
at Okayama Prefecture Mimasaka Rugby and Soccer Stadium with attendance of 911.
Nittaidai’s goal: H. Yamamoto (86′)
Shots: 7:7 (4:2)

Match5 (5/17): Miyazaki 1-1 Setagaya
at Ichigo Miyazaki Shintomi Soccer Field with attendance of 1,170.
Miyazaki’s goal: Y. Tsuchiya (73′)
Setagaya’s goal: M. Horie (76′)
Shots: 8:10 (3:4)

Match6 (5/17): Nagoya 3-0Shizuoka
at CS Asset Port Soccer Stadium with attendance of 1,211.
Nagoya’s goals: R. Tachibana (37′), A. Mizuno (41′), A. Fujiwara (86′)
Shots: 8:10 (6:2)