SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, France (Interstat) — Urawa W defeated Albirex Niigata W 2-0 on Saturday at Stade Municipal Georges Lefèvre, using two second-half goals to secure the result. Both goals came after a scoreless first half, with Urawa W scoring twice in five minutes. Akimi Kawafune opened the scoring in the 57th minute, and Ririka Tanno doubled the lead in the 62nd. Chika Kato and Ayane Takatsuka each recorded an assist. Urawa W improved its competition record to 3-1 and its all-competitions mark to 5-2. Albirex Niigata W fell to 1-4-2 in the competition and 2-6-2 across all competitions. Urawa W’s victory followed a loss at Albirex Niigata W earlier this season, when Albirex Niigata W won 2-1. The hosts could not convert their chances and were kept scoreless. Urawa W next faces Mynavi Vegalta Sendai Ladies W, while Albirex Niigata W next plays at Beleza W.