SAITAMA (Interstat) — Mei Shimada scored in the ninth minute Sunday to give Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies a 1-0 victory over Nippon TV Tok II in a WE League match at Saitama Stadium 2002. Shimada’s right-footed strike found the back of the net and proved the difference as Urawa earned its first win across all competitions after opening its season with a draw. Nippon TV Tok II, which entered with a 7-3-2 overall record, was shut out for the first time this season. The match was the league opener for both teams, leaving each with identical WE League records of 0-0-0 before the game. Urawa improved to 1-0-1 overall, while Nippon TV Tok II fell to 7-4-2. The goal came early as Shimada capitalized on a chance from the right side, giving the home side a lead it would not relinquish.