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Football: Bolden, Elfen Saitama grab breakthrough win in WE League

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Sarina Bolden celebrates with her Elfen Saitama after a goal by Riko Yoshida. Photo courtesy of Elfen Saitama." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/11/08/elfen.jpg"/><figcaption>Sarina Bolden celebrates with her Elfen Saitama after a goal by Riko Yoshida. <em>Photo courtesy of Elfen Saitama.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Filipino-American forward Sarina Bolden made an immediate impact as Elfen Saitama notched a breakthrough victory in the 2021-22 season of the WE League in Japan.</p><p>Saitama claimed a 1-0 triumph over AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies on Sunday at the Kumagaya Athletics Stadium, their first victory in eight matches.</p><p>Saitama now have four points in the league with their 1-1-6 slate. They previously had a 1-1 draw against JEF United in September.</p><p>Bolden entered the game in the 79th minute for Juri Kawano and was quick to make her presence felt, sending in a cross for Riko Yoshida who scored the lone goal of the game in the 80th.</p><div><strong>HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbZRGUqEK3g?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>&quot;Since it was a home (match), we strongly thought that we would definitely get three points,&quot; said manager Etsuko Handa as per the team website.</p><p>&quot;I am grateful to many people for their support, even if the difficult game continues,&quot; she added.</p><p>For AC Nagano, it was their fourth loss of the season against two wins and two draws. They now have eight points in eight matches.</p><p>Saitama remain in 11th place but hope to build on the breakthrough win next week against Omiya Ardija Ventus on the road.</p>

Filipino-American forward Sarina Bolden made an immediate impact in Elfen Saitama's breakthrough WE League victory.