URAWA, Japan (Interstat) — Chika Kato and Maria Kikuchi scored first-half goals as Urawa W defeated Inac Kobe Leonesa W 2-0 on Saturday. Kato opened the scoring in the 16th minute, and Kikuchi doubled the lead in the 34th. Kotono Sakakibara assisted one of Urawa W’s goals. Inac Kobe Leonesa W was held scoreless and could not answer after the early deficit. Urawa W improved to 1-1 in this competition and 3-2 across all competitions. Inac Kobe Leonesa W moved to 2-2-1 in this competition and 4-3-1 across all competitions. Urawa W took control after its early breakthrough and maintained the advantage through the second half. Inac Kobe Leonesa W pushed for a response but finished without a goal. The result gave Urawa W its first competition win and left Inac Kobe Leonesa W with another competition loss. Urawa W’s defense held firm after the intermission, while Inac Kobe Leonesa W could not find a finishing touch. The home side managed the closing stages and secured the shutout.