MATSUYAMA, Japan (Interstat) — Misuzu Uchida scored in the 64th minute and Setagaya Sfida FC W made the goal stand in a 1-0 win over Ehime W in a women’s football match Sunday.

Uchida’s finish was the only goal of the match. Ehime W could not find an equalizer after falling behind, and Setagaya Sfida FC W closed out the result without conceding again. Uchida played 90 minutes and scored once, with the goal recorded as Uchida M. for Setagaya Sfida FC W in the 64th minute. Ehime W finished with no goals, and Setagaya Sfida FC W recorded a clean sheet.

The visitors protected their narrow lead through the closing stages and kept Ehime W from producing a response. Setagaya Sfida FC W’s defense held firm after the goal, while Ehime W pushed for a leveler without success. The match remained 1-0 into the final whistle.

Setagaya Sfida FC W’s season record in the competition is now 2 wins and 0 losses. Its record across all competitions is also 2 wins and 0 losses. Ehime W’s season record in the competition is now 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Its record across all competitions is also 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. The competition record and the all-competitions record are identical for both teams.

Setagaya Sfida FC W had opened its competition schedule with a 4-2 home win over Miyazaki W. Miyazaki W scored two goals as the visiting side, while Setagaya Sfida FC W scored four at home. Ehime W had drawn 3-3 at Yokohama FC Seagulls W in its previous competition match, with Ehime W scoring three and conceding three. Those results preceded this match and gave both teams early season context before the Sunday meeting.

The early stages produced no breakthrough, leaving the match scoreless until Uchida’s goal in the 64th minute. Once Setagaya Sfida FC W went ahead, the visitors focused on preserving the advantage and limiting Ehime W’s chances to respond. Ehime W remained without a goal as the match moved into its final phase, and Setagaya Sfida FC W maintained its lead.

Setagaya Sfida FC W’s second win in the competition followed its high-scoring victory over Miyazaki W. Ehime W, meanwhile, remained without a win in the competition after its draw against Yokohama FC Seagulls W. The result gave Setagaya Sfida FC W 2 wins and 0 losses and left Ehime W with 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.

Uchida’s goal proved enough for Setagaya Sfida FC W, which did not need a second score to secure the road result. Ehime W could not turn its home setting into a comeback, and the visitors took the win after holding the lead for the remainder of the match. Setagaya Sfida FC W finished with one goal and Ehime W finished with none.

The win came in Setagaya Sfida FC W’s second competition match of the season, while Ehime W played its second competition match. Setagaya Sfida FC W had scored four goals in its previous competition match and followed with a one-goal effort. Ehime W had scored three goals in its previous competition match and was held scoreless in this one. The visitors’ one-goal total was enough for the win on the road, and the home side finished without a goal.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Ehime W 2, Setagaya Sfida FC W 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Ehime W with a 54.3 percent probability to win. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.5. Those projections were made before the match.