Sanfrecce Hiroshima sees mixed results in league openings

The WE League season has commenced, highlighted by a match between defending champions INAC Kobe Leonessa and Empress's Cup winners Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina. Despite an early goal from Hiroshima's Yoshino Nakajima in the 8th minute, INAC Kobe secured a 2-1 comeback victory with goals from Mitsuki Ota and Tamaki Okuma.

In related men's football news, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has started their season with two consecutive wins. Player Toshiki Higashi, wearing the new number 7 jersey, attributed the team's success to their ability to create numerous scoring opportunities, noting that the team currently leads the league in both shots and chance creation.