2015 season finally ended. Fagiano Okayama finished at 11th position with 54 points out of 22 clubs. Even though their position was lower than 2014 season's, 8th, it seems that their strengths were upgraded by their signings of this year.
This year, two former internationals, Kaji and Iwamasa joined the club. That was a big surprise in Okayama. Everyone was so grateful about their participation. They are experienced and well-known therefore, most supporters expected the club to obtain the ticket to the playoffs.
During the season, especially new comers made strong showings. Needless to say, a captain, Iwamasa contributed in a significant way. He started every matches, encouraging the team. Another Legend, Kaji provided lots of accurate crosses. Former Oita Trinita, Ito was fit to Fagiano's attacking. A defensive midfield player, Watanabe showed defensive steels. A young attacker, Yajima dramatically widened his appeals.
Other new comers who came to Okayama in the middle of the season also did a good job. An attacker, Okamoto made a dramatic clincher against Avispa Fukuoka during the added time at 30th sec. A Korean midfielder, Hwang Jin-Sung reinforced Fagiano's attacking, providing lots of chances as a playmaker.
In terms of results, the club failed to advance the playoffs, but their performances would lead to the next year. Hopefully, all of key players would stay in this club next term as well.
2015年11月29日日曜日
2015年11月25日水曜日
Match Review 42nd Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Umakana Yokana Stadium on November 23
Okayama 1 Roasso Kumamoto 1
This is the last match of this season. Fagiano are expected to inspire themselves to finish as high position as possible. Accordingly, 8,193 fans gathered at the stadium. For a defender, Kukita, it is a return to his home town, but sadly, he was not listed for this match.
This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed Tanaka and Shimada as a starter. Oshitani and Shinohara were back in starting line-up. Oshitani was expected to score 10th goal this season. On the other hand, Chiba's legend, Maki was on the reserve list.
During the match, both clubs kept pressuring each other. Two minutes after the kickoff, Katayama barely made an opener. In 12 minutes, An attacker, Oshitani failed to break the deadlock. In 32 minutes, Nakabayashi showed super savings. Right before the break, Oshitani was not able to grasp the opportunity. Fagiano barely kept a clean sheet.
In 59 minutes, attacker, Okamoto was sent into the pitch. Later, red-uniformed men struggled to take control of the match. In 72 minutes, Kumamoto's attacker, Saito stroke an opener right after he came off the bench. Later, Katayama failed to equalize the game on a header. In 86 minutes, a captain, Iwamasa made an equalizer. After that, both clubs were not able to finalize the game. The match ended in a tie.
This is the last match of this season. Fagiano are expected to inspire themselves to finish as high position as possible. Accordingly, 8,193 fans gathered at the stadium. For a defender, Kukita, it is a return to his home town, but sadly, he was not listed for this match.
This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed Tanaka and Shimada as a starter. Oshitani and Shinohara were back in starting line-up. Oshitani was expected to score 10th goal this season. On the other hand, Chiba's legend, Maki was on the reserve list.
During the match, both clubs kept pressuring each other. Two minutes after the kickoff, Katayama barely made an opener. In 12 minutes, An attacker, Oshitani failed to break the deadlock. In 32 minutes, Nakabayashi showed super savings. Right before the break, Oshitani was not able to grasp the opportunity. Fagiano barely kept a clean sheet.
In 59 minutes, attacker, Okamoto was sent into the pitch. Later, red-uniformed men struggled to take control of the match. In 72 minutes, Kumamoto's attacker, Saito stroke an opener right after he came off the bench. Later, Katayama failed to equalize the game on a header. In 86 minutes, a captain, Iwamasa made an equalizer. After that, both clubs were not able to finalize the game. The match ended in a tie.
2015年11月22日日曜日
Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Umakana Yokana Stadium on November 23
On April 19, Fagiano met Roasso at City Light Stadium. In the 30th minutes, an attacker, Ito stroke an opener on a header. After the break, Yajima scored another goal to bring forces to Nagasawa's men. Minutes later, an ace forward, Oshitani made a clincher, defeating the visitors.
This season, former Japan international, Maki has constantly been on a pitch as a jorker. Even though he often comes on as a substitute, he has already scored three goals so far. This summer, a midfielder, Kiyotake joined the club on a loan from Sagan Tosu. Since then, he has been almost ever-present every match and scored seven goals this term.
At last sec, Roasso met Tokushima Vortis. During the match, Kumamoto struggled to take the control of the match so that they lost two goals before the break. In the 83 minutes, Kiyotake stroke a brilliant goal, but they failed to equalize the match.
Kumamoto already lost the ticket to the playoffs as well as Okayama, but Roasso are seemingly motivated because this is their last home match. On the other hand, Fagiano are expected to bring a victory to their fans.
This season, former Japan international, Maki has constantly been on a pitch as a jorker. Even though he often comes on as a substitute, he has already scored three goals so far. This summer, a midfielder, Kiyotake joined the club on a loan from Sagan Tosu. Since then, he has been almost ever-present every match and scored seven goals this term.
At last sec, Roasso met Tokushima Vortis. During the match, Kumamoto struggled to take the control of the match so that they lost two goals before the break. In the 83 minutes, Kiyotake stroke a brilliant goal, but they failed to equalize the match.
Kumamoto already lost the ticket to the playoffs as well as Okayama, but Roasso are seemingly motivated because this is their last home match. On the other hand, Fagiano are expected to bring a victory to their fans.
2015年11月19日木曜日
Two clubs in Shimane failed to move up to Japan Football League
This season, Dezzolla Shimane ended up in the second place of Chugoku regional league so that they were not able to grasp the chance for All Japan Regional Football Promotion League Series. One of the possible reasons is that their biggest competitor, Matsue City FC stood up against them.
The one who won the league this season was Matsue City FC. Except the tie game against Dezzolla, Matsue won all of the matches. During this term, they exercised devastating attackings so that the club obtained points at a good rate.
This season, Matsue City FC successfully advanced to All Japan Regional Football Promotion League Series this November, however, the club were eliminated from the first round.
Needless to say, the season was disappointing for both clubs. Next year, they will engage in fierce competition again to obtain the right to make a challenge for the Japan Football League.
The one who won the league this season was Matsue City FC. Except the tie game against Dezzolla, Matsue won all of the matches. During this term, they exercised devastating attackings so that the club obtained points at a good rate.
This season, Matsue City FC successfully advanced to All Japan Regional Football Promotion League Series this November, however, the club were eliminated from the first round.
Needless to say, the season was disappointing for both clubs. Next year, they will engage in fierce competition again to obtain the right to make a challenge for the Japan Football League.
2015年11月16日月曜日
Match Review 41st Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on November 14
Okayama 1 JEF United Chiba 0
For Fagiano, this is the last match at their home stadium, therefore, the club were expected to bring their fans a victory. Reportedly, 7,067 supporters came to the stadium for this evening match.
This sec, an ace attacker, Oshitani and a young defender, Shinohara did not appear because of their suspension. Kondo and Ito were back in the starting line-up. Head coach, Nagasawa placed a veteran defender, Sawaguchi as a starter. Kukita was back from the injury-list, standing by as a substitute.
This evening, the pitch was heavily wet because of the rainy. During the first half, Fagiano kept pressuring the visitors. In the 14 minutes, Okamoto stroke a shot. Two minutes later, he took a header. In the 30 minutes, Katayama headed a ball, but Okayama struggled to score an opener as usual. After that, JEF took the control of the match. The first half was obviously stressful for both clubs.
Four minutes after the interval, Katayama failed to find the net. Chiba's head coach, Sekizuka sent a midfileder, Mizuno into the pitch to change the game. Six minutes later, Yajima made a long-waited decider with a penalty kick to encourage the club. In the 82 minutes, Kubo came off the bench to finalize the game. Later, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving at Chiba's penalty kick. Finally, Fagiano successfully kept a clean sheet, making the stadium full of delight. As a result, Okayama stay at 12th position with 53 points.
For Fagiano, this is the last match at their home stadium, therefore, the club were expected to bring their fans a victory. Reportedly, 7,067 supporters came to the stadium for this evening match.
This sec, an ace attacker, Oshitani and a young defender, Shinohara did not appear because of their suspension. Kondo and Ito were back in the starting line-up. Head coach, Nagasawa placed a veteran defender, Sawaguchi as a starter. Kukita was back from the injury-list, standing by as a substitute.
This evening, the pitch was heavily wet because of the rainy. During the first half, Fagiano kept pressuring the visitors. In the 14 minutes, Okamoto stroke a shot. Two minutes later, he took a header. In the 30 minutes, Katayama headed a ball, but Okayama struggled to score an opener as usual. After that, JEF took the control of the match. The first half was obviously stressful for both clubs.
Four minutes after the interval, Katayama failed to find the net. Chiba's head coach, Sekizuka sent a midfileder, Mizuno into the pitch to change the game. Six minutes later, Yajima made a long-waited decider with a penalty kick to encourage the club. In the 82 minutes, Kubo came off the bench to finalize the game. Later, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving at Chiba's penalty kick. Finally, Fagiano successfully kept a clean sheet, making the stadium full of delight. As a result, Okayama stay at 12th position with 53 points.
2015年11月13日金曜日
Match Preview 41st Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on November 14
On March 29, Fagiano faced Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena. The first half saw the two teams go back and forth at each other. During the first half, Okayama successfully kept a clean sheet. After the break, JEF mostly took control of the match. Finally, Chiba's defender, Kanai made a decider. Nagasawa's men lost 0 - 1.
This August, an attacker, Matsuda joined Chiba on a loan from division 1 club, Nagoya Grampus. He has kept doing his physical thing since then. He has already scored four goals so far. An ace forward, Morimoto is also the one to watch out for. His total score this term is five as of now.
JEF stay at 6th position with 57 points as of now, therefore, if they finish at the current position, they will be able to advance to the playoffs. However, V･Varen Nagasaki and Tokyo Verdy are at 7 and 8th position respectively with 57 points, which means, for Chiba, a victory is a must at this sec. The match is expected
to be very tough.
This August, an attacker, Matsuda joined Chiba on a loan from division 1 club, Nagoya Grampus. He has kept doing his physical thing since then. He has already scored four goals so far. An ace forward, Morimoto is also the one to watch out for. His total score this term is five as of now.
At
last sec, Chiba met the rival, Tokyo Verdy. In the 10th minutes,
former international, Morimoto scored a brilliant opener. As a
result, JEF won by a narrow margin after a close game.
JEF stay at 6th position with 57 points as of now, therefore, if they finish at the current position, they will be able to advance to the playoffs. However, V･Varen Nagasaki and Tokyo Verdy are at 7 and 8th position respectively with 57 points, which means, for Chiba, a victory is a must at this sec. The match is expected
to be very tough.
2015年11月11日水曜日
Fagiano Next have an unexpected piece of good luck
At the closing stage of Japan fooball league, Next have been around the bottom this season even though they showed remarkable catching-up right after the second stage began. Literally, they have been relegation-threatened.
As of 14th sec of second stage, Next have five victories, one draw and eight losses with 16 points. Recently, Next have struggled to score goals so that the team seems to have lost their steam. The team's top scorer is a forward, Kobayashi with six goals. He has been certainly expected to score more goals.
This season, it had been already settled that only one club would be relegated to Regional League, however, recently, SP Kyoto Football Club in Japan Football Leage announced to drop out of the league, which means no club would get down to the lower league.
Luckily, Fagiano Next will almost certainly remain in this league, but they are expected to rise up to get up to higher position as much as possible.
As of 14th sec of second stage, Next have five victories, one draw and eight losses with 16 points. Recently, Next have struggled to score goals so that the team seems to have lost their steam. The team's top scorer is a forward, Kobayashi with six goals. He has been certainly expected to score more goals.
This season, it had been already settled that only one club would be relegated to Regional League, however, recently, SP Kyoto Football Club in Japan Football Leage announced to drop out of the league, which means no club would get down to the lower league.
Luckily, Fagiano Next will almost certainly remain in this league, but they are expected to rise up to get up to higher position as much as possible.
2015年11月9日月曜日
Match Review 40th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on November 8
Okayama 0 FC Gifu 0
According to the news reports, the total attendance was 4,200. Lots of Fagiano supporters also came to the stadium for this remarkable match. In order to get up to higher position, Fagiano were expected to defeat Gifu.
According to the news reports, the total attendance was 4,200. Lots of Fagiano supporters also came to the stadium for this remarkable match. In order to get up to higher position, Fagiano were expected to defeat Gifu.
This
sec, an attacker, Okamoto was listed as a starter. Head coach,
Nagasawa placed Shimada as an offensive midfielder. Takeda was back
in the starting line-up. On the other hand, Gifu's young attacker,
Kazama stood by as a substitute.
The
pitch was deadly wet because of the rainy,therefore, both teams
struggled to play. The game was literally unpredictable. In the 42
minutes, Gifu's Brazilian midfielder, Henik was sent off. Fagiano's
defenders made strong showing so that they successfully kept a clean
sheet.
In
the 65 minutes, a dribbler, Tanaka came off the bench to encourage
Okayama, however, nine minutes later, an ace forward, Oshitani was
dismissed. Later, Yajima almost stroke an opener. In the 87 minutes,
Tanaka was replaced by Ito, but red-uniformed men were not able to
finalize the match, which means they sadly lost the ticket to the
playoffs.
2015年11月6日金曜日
Match Preview 40th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on November 8
At the opening match of this season, Fagiano met FC Gifu at their home stadium. In the 27th minutes, Tadokoro stroke a brilliant opener. After the interval, Okayama continued to dominate the match, scoring two goals by Katayama and Someya. In consequence, City Light Stadium was full of joy with Fagiano's victory.
In Gifu, an attacking midfielder, Takachi can be viewed as a threat. It seems that the club mostly initiate drives from him. He has been almost ever-present so that he certainly earns the head coach, Ramos's trust. The club's top scorer is a veteran forward, Nanba. He has scored 12 goals so far. His home town is actually Okayama.
At last sec, Gifu's defence was collapsed by Ehime FC, aiming for the playoffs. Ramos's men lost three goals in total, therefore, the club has still been relegation-threatened.
Gifu have been highly motivated to remain in the division 2 next year. It seems the match is going to be tough, but, in order to chase the higher group, Fagiano are expected to beat FC Gifu.
In Gifu, an attacking midfielder, Takachi can be viewed as a threat. It seems that the club mostly initiate drives from him. He has been almost ever-present so that he certainly earns the head coach, Ramos's trust. The club's top scorer is a veteran forward, Nanba. He has scored 12 goals so far. His home town is actually Okayama.
At last sec, Gifu's defence was collapsed by Ehime FC, aiming for the playoffs. Ramos's men lost three goals in total, therefore, the club has still been relegation-threatened.
Gifu have been highly motivated to remain in the division 2 next year. It seems the match is going to be tough, but, in order to chase the higher group, Fagiano are expected to beat FC Gifu.
2015年11月3日火曜日
Match Review 39th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at City Light Stadium on November 1
Okayama 1 Kamatamare Sanuki 2
The long-waited second round of Seto Great Bridge Derby match took place in Okayama's home. The stadium was obviously full of excitement for this remarkable match. According to the news reports, 9,436 supporters came to the stadium.
This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed two attackers, Kubo and Sekido as a starter. A defensive midfielder, Watanabe was back in the starting line-up. A forward, Okamoto was back from the injury-list. On the other hand, a former international, Ganaha was listed as Sanuki's starter.
Literally, the match was fiery hot. Even though both clubs are relatively defensive, in the 15th minutes, Kamatamare's midfielder, Takagi broke the ice. 3 minutes later, the game was equalized by a young defender, Shinohara. Fagiano were mostly on the backfoot during the first half.
After the interval, red-uniformed club tried to act on the offensive. In the 60 minutes, Okamoto came off the bench to change the game, however, five minutes later, Takagi grabbed the winner. Right after that, Hwang Jin-Sung was sent into the pitch. Toward the end, Okayama mounted ferocious attacks to make an equalizer, but finally, Fagiano were defeated at Seto Great Bridge Derby match, as a result, for Nagasawa's men, it is almost impossible to advance to the playoffs. It was obviously disappointing for their fans.
The long-waited second round of Seto Great Bridge Derby match took place in Okayama's home. The stadium was obviously full of excitement for this remarkable match. According to the news reports, 9,436 supporters came to the stadium.
This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed two attackers, Kubo and Sekido as a starter. A defensive midfielder, Watanabe was back in the starting line-up. A forward, Okamoto was back from the injury-list. On the other hand, a former international, Ganaha was listed as Sanuki's starter.
Literally, the match was fiery hot. Even though both clubs are relatively defensive, in the 15th minutes, Kamatamare's midfielder, Takagi broke the ice. 3 minutes later, the game was equalized by a young defender, Shinohara. Fagiano were mostly on the backfoot during the first half.
After the interval, red-uniformed club tried to act on the offensive. In the 60 minutes, Okamoto came off the bench to change the game, however, five minutes later, Takagi grabbed the winner. Right after that, Hwang Jin-Sung was sent into the pitch. Toward the end, Okayama mounted ferocious attacks to make an equalizer, but finally, Fagiano were defeated at Seto Great Bridge Derby match, as a result, for Nagasawa's men, it is almost impossible to advance to the playoffs. It was obviously disappointing for their fans.
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