TOKYO (Interstat) — Beleza W defeated Saitama W 4-1 on Friday behind two goals from Nanami Kitamura and a goal and assist from Miharu Shinjo. Beleza W improved to 4-1 in the competition and 5-2 across all competitions. Saitama W fell to 2-2 in the competition and 5-2 overall. Rihona Ujikara opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Kitamura doubled the lead in the 36th. Kitamura struck again in the 65th before Rinka Higuchi pulled one back for Saitama W in the 73rd. Moka Hiwatari restored Beleza W’s three-goal cushion in the 81st. Shinjo’s top performance included one goal and one assist. Kitamura finished with two goals, while Higuchi, Ujikara and Hiwatari each scored once. Beleza W set the tone early, led 2-0 at halftime and controlled the match after the restart to secure the home victory. The result extended Beleza W’s strong recent form.