CHIBA (Interstat) — Ayaka Inoue scored twice and JEF United W beat visiting Urawa W 2-1 on Sunday in a global football match. Inoue struck in the 12th minute and again in the 39th, with Makot Hasuwa credited with an assist. Hana Takahashi pulled Urawa W level in the 26th minute, but the visitors could not find an equalizer after Inoue’s second goal. JEF United W improved to 1-0 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Urawa W dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 2-2 overall. Inoue, JEF United W’s top star, played the full 90 minutes and added to recent strong form. Takahashi also played 90 minutes and scored Urawa W’s lone goal. Hasuwa played 90 minutes and recorded one assist. JEF United W’s finishing made the difference as Urawa W pressed for a late response but could not break through.