SAITAMA (Interstat) — Hina Takahashi scored twice, including the winner in the 74th minute, to lift Saitama W past JEF United W 2-1. Takahashi opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, and Ayaka Inoue equalized for JEF United W two minutes later. Takahashi then struck again late to seal the home victory. Takahashi played the full 90 minutes and finished with two goals. Inoue also went the distance and scored once for JEF United W. The score was level 1-1 at halftime. Saitama W improved to 2-0 in this competition and 3-0 across all competitions. JEF United W fell to 1-1 in both this competition and all competitions. Saitama W previously beat Mynavi Sendai W 2-1 and International Athletic Club Kobe Leonessa W 2-1. JEF United W had won 2-1 at Omiya Ardija W in its previous match. Saitama W next hosts Mynavi Vegalta Sendai Ladies W. Saitama W remains unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions.