URAW A, Japan (Interstat) — Miki Ito scored in the 11th minute and Wakana Onishi added another in the 32nd as Urawa W beat visiting Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2-0 on Wednesday. Sanfrecce Hiroshima W was held scoreless. Kotono Sakakibara assisted both Urawa goals. Urawa W improved to 2-1 in this competition and 4-2 across all competitions. Sanfrecce Hiroshima W dropped to 1-2 in this competition and 3-3 across all competitions. Urawa W controlled the first half and protected the lead after halftime. The home side’s early pressure produced the opening goal before Sakakibara set up Onishi for the second. Sanfrecce Hiroshima W could not find a response and remained without a goal. Urawa W managed the second half without conceding and closed out the home win. The visitors were unable to convert their chances in the attacking third. Urawa W kept a clean sheet. The hosts protected their advantage through the closing stages.