VONDS Ichihara (W) 0–4 Yokohama FC Seagulls Women
Japanese Nadeshiko League 1 | 9 May 2026

Yokohama FC Seagulls Women maintained their upward momentum with a commanding 4–0 victory away to VONDS Ichihara. The Seagulls controlled the match from start to finish, displaying sharp passing and ruthless finishing to move into the top half of the Nadeshiko League 1 table.

Match Overview

The first half was largely one‑sided. Yokohama dominated possession and created a string of chances, but VONDS defended resolutely until the 33rd minute. A swift counter‑attack ended with winger Mana Suzuki cutting inside and bending a shot into the far corner. That goal opened the floodgates, and by half‑time the Seagulls were 2–0 up after striker Ren Ueda volleyed home from a cross.

VONDS showed more fight after the interval, pushing forward in search of a lifeline, but they left gaps at the back. Yokohama exploited those spaces ruthlessly. Midfielder Yoshiko Mori scored a third with a deflected shot in the 67th minute, and substitute Haru Nishikawa added a fourth late on with a header from a corner.

Key Moments

• 33' – Mana Suzuki opens the scoring with a precise curler.
• 44' – Ren Ueda doubles the lead with a clinical volley.
• 67' – Yoshiko Mori’s shot deflects in for 3–0.
• 82' – Haru Nishikawa heads home from a corner to make it 4–0.

Standout Players

Mana Suzuki was a constant threat down the left flank, her pace and dribbling causing chaos. Ren Ueda not only scored but also held the ball up well, allowing teammates to join the attack. In midfield, Yoshiko Mori controlled the tempo and capped her performance with a goal.

For VONDS Ichihara, goalkeeper Risa Yamamoto made several fine stops but was let down by her defence’s inability to cope with sustained pressure.

Impact on the Nadeshiko League 1 Standings

Yokohama FC Seagulls rose into the upper half of the table, while VONDS Ichihara slipped closer to the relegation zone. The Seagulls will now look to build on this win in upcoming fixtures, while VONDS need to tighten defensively to avoid a prolonged battle at the bottom.