English
Late Equalizer Earns Draw for INAC Kobe Leonessa W Against Sanfrecce Hiroshima W in WE League Clash
HIROSHIMA, Japan – In a hard-fought match on August 17, 2025, Sanfrecce Hiroshima W and INAC Kobe Leonessa W played to a draw in their WE League regular season match (Round 2). Mami Ueno put Sanfrecce Hiroshima W ahead in the 43rd minute with a goal that looked set to seal the victory for the home side. However, INAC Kobe Leonessa W battled until the end and found the equalizer in the 82nd minute through a goal by Ota M.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima W displayed greater offensive ambition, registering 8 shots, 4 of which were on target, compared to INAC Kobe Leonessa W’s 4 shots, with 5 directed at the goal. The match, although with few disciplinary incidents, reflected the intensity of the competition in the WE League. The final result sees both teams adding one point in this early stage of the season.
The teams lined up as follows:
class=”wg_loader”>
