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- ↑ "選手一覧 of ノジマステラ 公式ホームページ".
- ↑ "Scoresheet: 2021-22 Yogibo WE LEAGUE 1st Day 1st Sec" (PDF). Japan Women's Empowerment Professional Football League. 12 September 2021.
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