SAITAMA (Interstat) — Saitama W defeated Omiya Ardija W 2-0 on Sunday at NACK5 Stadium, using goals from Maho Hirao and Hina Takahashi to secure the road result. Hirao opened the scoring in the 57th minute, and Takahashi also found the net as Saitama W controlled the match. Saitama W’s defense kept Omiya Ardija W off the scoreboard. The win moved Saitama W to 2-0 in this competition and 5-0 across all competitions. Omiya Ardija W fell to 0-1 in the competition and 2-2 across all competitions. Hirao and Takahashi each finished with a goal while playing the full 90 minutes. Saitama W’s previous results this season included wins over Albirex Niigata W, JEF United W, Mynavi Sendai W and International Athletic Club Kobe Leonessa W. Omiya Ardija W had entered after wins over C-Osaka W and Nojima Stella W and a loss to JEF United W.