2016年6月30日木曜日

Fagiano Next are dissolved after this season

A week ago, the club unveiled a shocking news on their website that the club are going to disband their second team, Fagiano Okayama Next. According to the site, the club have already applied to give up the membership of Japan Football League. 


The second team were established in 2009 and started in Okayama Prefectural League. A few years ago, Next were successfully qualified for JFL. At that time, the team seemed to continue to play a role as the second team of Fagiano Okayama forever. However, it seems that it had been financially tough for the club to keep the team.


To be honest, it is very disappointing, but, in the near future, the club maybe reorganize the second team and have the participate in J league division 3, therefore, I will look forward to that. 


For other clubs in each regional league, there will be more chances to promote to JFL next year. Therefore, All Japan Regional Football Promotion League Series this year would certainly be worthy of remark.

2016年6月29日水曜日

JFL Match Review 2nd Sec (2nd) : VS Tokyo Musashino City FC on June 25

Fagiano Next  0 Tokyo Musashino City FC 1

At the first stage, Fagiano were not able to beat Musashino. During the match, Tokyo mostly dominated the game, but Okayama's defenders made a strong showing. At the end, Musashino had a penalty kick, scoring a decisive goal to secure their victory.


During the match, Next actively kept attacking for an opener, but they were not able to score a goal. On the other hand, in 77th minute, the opponent stroke a decisive, defeating Okayama.


At the next sec, Okayama face Nara Club at City Light Stadium. Last sec, Nara made a victory against Briobecca Urayasu. They seem highly motivated for the promotion to J league division 3.

2016年6月27日月曜日

Match Review 20th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at Kagawa Prefectural Marugame Stadium on June 26

Okayama 1 Kamatamare Sanuki 0 

The total attendance:6,716


This sec, midfield players such as Tanaka and Shimada were back in the starting line-up. Another defensive midfielder, Watanabe stood by as a substitute. While, Sanuki's attackers, Baba and Nakama played as a starter.


During the match, Okayama actively kept pressuring against the rival. In 8th minute, a midfielder, Shimada took a shot. Two minutes later, Katayama had a chance, but he was not able to take a shot. In 13th minute, Katayama took another shot, encouraging his teammates. Three minutes later, a defender, Takeda failed to make an opener. In 27th minute, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed an amazing saving. Three minutes later, a veteran attacker, Akamine smashed an opening goal, bringing forces to red-uniformed men. Ten minutes later, Oshitani failed to add a second.


Three minutes after the break, Akamine stroke a shot, but he was not able to grasp the chance. In 57th minute, Katayama had a chance. Three minutes later, a legend, Kaji was sent onto the pitch. In 63th minute, an attacker, Ito almost found the net. A young striker, Toyokawa came off the bench to finalize the game. Five minutes later, he headed off. After that, the opponent actively kept attacking to equalize the match. Nakabayashi showed several excellent savings. Two minutes later, a defensive midfielder, Watanabe came in to secure their victory. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated Sanuki. After this sec, Fagiano stay in the fourth place.

2016年6月25日土曜日

Match Preview 20th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at Kagawa Prefectural Marugame Stadium on June 26

This is Seto Great Bridge Derby, therefore, lots of Fagiano's fans are expected to come to Marugame stadium. Okayama are anticipated to defeat the rival and bring a victory to their fans this sec. The overall record standing of Fagiano against Sanuki is one victoy, two losses and one draw.


Before this season, Mito Hollyhock's ace attacker, Baba joined Sanuki. This veteran forward has constantly been on a picth, leading his team mates. He has already scored two goals so far. The club's top scorer is Nakama with five goals. He can be viewed as a threat. 


At the last sec, Sanuki played against Roasso Kumamoto. During the match, Sanuki struggled to attack, while, in 34th minute, Kumamoto's ace attacker, Kiyotake netted a brilliant opener. Eight minutes later, his team mate, Shimada added a second, bringing a victory to Kumamoto.   


This term, Kamatamare made a good start, but, as of now, the club have been struggling in the 13th place with 21 points. Fagiano are expected to beat the rival to chase the top group.

2016年6月23日木曜日

JFL Match Review 1st Sec (2nd) : VS FC Maruyasu Okazaki on June 18

Fagiano Next  1  FC Maruyasu Okazaki  2  

This is the first sec of the second stage this season. On April 24, Next were beaten by Okazaki 0 - 2. During the match, Fagiano struggled to dominate the game, while the opponent netted two goals in total to secure their victory. As a result, Okayama failed to avoid a eighth consecutive defeat.


During the match, Okayama actively kept attacking. In 17th minute, a playmaker, Watanabe smashed an opener. However, later, the rival scored two goals to secure their victory. As a result, Next were not able to equalize the match.


On June 25, Okayama meet Tokyo Musashino City FC in Musashino. At the first stage, Tokyo finished in the 10th place with 19 points. Tokyo seem highly motivated to promote for J league division 3, therefore, the match is expected to be tough for Fagiano. 

2016年6月21日火曜日

Match Review 19th Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at Ishikawa Kanazawa Stadium on June 20

Okayama 1  Zweigen Kanazawa 1

The total attendance:  2,418


This sec, the starting line-up is the same as the last sec. A rookie attacker, Fujimoto was listed on the reserve list. While, Kanazawa's ace striker, Mizunaga played as a starter. Former Fagiano's man, Noda was also listed as a starter.


Three minutes after the kickoff, an ace striker, Oshitani stroke a shot. In 4th minute, Kanazawa's midfield player, An Byong-Jun showed a brilliant free kick. In 11th minute, a captain, Iwamasa failed to make an opener. Later, Katayama's shot was stopped by the opponent's goal keeper, Harada. In 21th minute, An had an accident and he was unable to keep playing. Right after that, a young play maker, Yajima took a mid-range shot. Seven minutes later, Sekido's shot was stopped by Harada. In 38th minute, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving, seven minutes later, he made another great saving.


Right after the break, Kanazawa's forward, Yamazaki smashed an opener, encouraging his team. Later, red-uniformed men struggled to attack. In 58th minute, head coach, Nagasawa placed a young attacker, Toyokawa to change the game. In 63th minute, Yajima took a cross into the box, but nobody was able to equalize the match. In 70th minute, Oshitani made an equalizer with a penalty kick. One minute later, Oshitani failed to add a second. Right after that, Yajima almost found the net. Later, Yajima's another mid-range shot was saved by Harada. In 76th minute, Fujimoto came off the bench. In 83th minute, Akamine had a good chance, but he was not able to grasp it. Later, Iwamasa headed off. After that, Okayama were not able to finalize the match.

2016年6月18日土曜日

Match Preview 19th Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at Ishikawa Kanazawa Stadium on June 20

In the early stage of the last season, Zweigen made a breakthrough in the division 2 even though this was the first time for the club to play in the league. As a result, Kanazawa ended up in 12th place.


This season, Zweigen acquired Brazilian striker, Romarinho, the son of the world class player, Romario. He has been expected to reinforce the club's attacking dramatically, but he has been in a slump so far. An ace forward, Mizunaga is the one to watch out for. He has scored two goals so far this term.


On June 12, Kanazawa faced Giravanz Kitakyushu. During the match, both teams actively kept attacking. Ten minutes after Kitakyushu made an opener, Kanazawa's forward, Yamasaki stroke an equalizer. Later, both clubs added a goal respectively. In 59th minute, Giravanz's striker, Ikemoto smashed a decisive third, securing their victory. As a result, Kanazawa were defeated 2 - 3.


This season,  Zweigen have been suffering in a slump. As of now, the club stay with 11 points at the bottom of the league.Okayama are expected to score an opener to dominate the match.

2016年6月16日木曜日

JFL Match Review 15th Sec (1st) : VS Vanraure Hachinohe on June 4

Fagiano Next  0  Vanraure Hachinohe 1

This season, a new stadium in Hachinohe is scheduled to be completed, which means the club would meet all of the requirements as the division 3 club except for performances. Therefore, the club seem highly motivated this term.


 
A young attacker, Kobayashi was back on the reserve list. Okayama actively kept attacking even though it was raining. However, in the 14th minute, Hachinohe's defender, Narita smashed an opener. Later, Next were not able to equalize the game.

The first stage of Japan Football League finished. Okayama ended up at the bottom of the league. Soon, the socond stage will begin. In order to remain in the league next season, Fagiano Next are expected to regain lost ground.

2016年6月14日火曜日

Match Review 18th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at City Light Stadium on June 12 

Okayama 2  Matsumoto Yamaga FC 1

The total attendance: 8,193



This sec, a legend, Kaji was back as a starter. A veteran defender, Sawaguchi was listed in the starting line-up. Fagiano's attackers such as Akamine, Ito and Oshitani were expected to play as a chance-taker. While, former Fagiano's men, Kiyama and Ishihara were listed as a starter. A defender, Goto stood by as a substitute.


During the first period, both clubs struggled to play well since it was raining at the stadium. In 7th minute, Sekido stroke a mid-range shot. Later, Yajima also took a shot from the outside of the box. However, both were not able to grasp the chance. In 17th minute, Nakabayashi showed a brilliant saving. In 29th minute, Nakabayashi stopped Ishihara's fine shot to encourage his team. Two minutes later, Katayama was not able to grasp the chance. In 45th minute, Oshitani failed to make an opener. During the added time, Yajima scored an opening goal with a penalty kick.


Three minutes after the interval, Oshitani almost found the net. One minute later, the rival's attacker, Ishihara headed off. In 52th minute, Takeda showed a good defence, encouraging his team. Three minutes later, Ito took a mid-range shot, but it was blocked by Matsumoto's goal keeper. In 56th minute, Sawaguchi added a goal with his header. In 68th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench to finalize the match, but five minutes later, Yamaga's ace attacker, Takasaki netted a goal. In 77th minute, a defender, Shinohara came in to reinforce his team's defence. Four minutes later, Toyokawa's shot was blocked by the opponent's keeper. In 83th minute, Yajima failed to add a third with his mid-range shot. Later, Okayama made a strong showing in defence, securing their victory.

2016年6月11日土曜日

Match Preview 18th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at City Light Stadium on June 12 

Matsumoto are one of the top choices for the playoffs. In 2015, the club ended up at 16th position in the division 1 and got demoted to the division 2. Therefore, Yamaga are highly motivated to avenge its defeat.


In Matsumoto, there are several fomer Fagiano's men. A midfielder, Kiyama is one of them. This season, He has mainly played as a first-choice defender, but he used to be a forward when he was in Okayama. A defender, Goto and an attacker, Ishihara have not been able to play as a regular so far this season.


At the last sec, Yamaga defeated the first place, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, 3 - 2.  During the first period, Matsumoto's attacker, Takasaki and Yamamoto scored a goal respectively, while, after the break, Sapporo's ace striker, Tokura stroke two excellent goals, encouraging his team. In 81st minute, Matsumoto's midfield player, Iwama smashed a decisive, securing his club's victory.


Recently, Matsumoto have been in a good shape. Especially, an attacker, Takasaki has made a great contribution as a chance taker. The club stay in the 2nd place with 32 points. The match is expected to be very tough for Okayama.

2016年6月9日木曜日

Match Review 17th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on June 8

Okayama 3  Tokushima Vortis 2

The total attendance:3,218



This sec, a defender, Shinohara was back in the starting line-up. An ace striker, Oshitani was expected to play as a chance taker. An attacker, Kubo was listed on the reserve list. While,Tokushima's forward, Yamasaki played as a starter.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a young playmaker, Yajima showed a long-range shot. In 9th minute, Akamine headed off, crossed by a defender, Takeda. Five minutes later, the opponent's attacker, Yamasaki took a shot in the box. In 20th minute, Vortis's forward, Sato netted an opener, bringing forces to his club. In 26th minute, Sekido showed a mid-range shot to change the game. Four minutes later, Takeda made an equalizer with a corner kick. Three minutes later, Oshitani had a chance, but he was not able to grasp it. In 39th minute, an attacker, Ito added an excellent goal, assisted by Katayama. Later, Akamine almost found the net, but it was blocked by a goal keeper, Hasegawa.


During the second half, in 51st minute, Katayama made a good offence, but it was blocked by Hasegawa. Eight minutes later, Akamine failed to add a goal, provided by Oshitani. In 63th minute, Nakabayashi stopped the rival's header. In 67th minute Oshitani smashed a brilliant third, encouraging red-uniformed men. Later, Tokushima sent two attackers, Hasegawa and Watari onto the pitch. After that, Akamine almost added a fourth with a mid-range shot. In 78th minute, Watari stroke a second, bringing forces to the rival. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench to change the game. However, Okayama suffered to deal with Watari. Fagiano's defenders made a strong showing to secure their victory.

2016年6月7日火曜日

Match Preview 17th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on June 8

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU Derby match, therefore, lots of Fagiano fans are expected to come to Tokushima for this away match. Okayama are anticipated to defeat the rival to chase the top group.


After the last season, an experienced head coach, Kobayashi stepped down and an assistant head coach, Nagashima took up the post. A young forward, Yamasaki has constantly appeared at matches this season. He is from Okayama prefecture and he used to play for the division 1 club, Sagan Tosu. He has already scored three goals this term.


On June 4, Tokushima faced FC Machida Zelvia. They had a close game. At the end of the first half, Machida's ace striker, Koji SUZUKI scored an opener with a penalty kick. Later, Vortis actively kept attacking, but they failed to equalize the match.


This season, Tokushima have gradually been getting closer to the top group. At 13th sec, Tokushima defeated one of the title hopefuls, Shimizu S-Pulse, 1 - 0, therefore, the match is expected to be tough.

2016年6月5日日曜日

Match Review 16th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on June 4

Okayama 2  Roasso Kumamoto 1

The total attendance: 7,308


This sec, a young defender, Shinohara did not appear because of the suspension, therefore, Katayama was surprisingly placed as a defender. Mimura and Tanaka started as a wing half. A young play maker, Yajima was back in the starting line-up. While, former Fagiano's man, Ueda played as a starter.


During the first half, in the 10th minute, a captain, Iwamasa showed a nice shot. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa tried to receive a ball in the box, but it was blocked by the opponent. Later, Nagasawa's men actively kept attacking. In 24th minute, Tanaka smashed a wonderful opener, bringing forces to his team. Two minutes later, Katayama headed off, provided by Yajima. In 38th minute, Toyokowa was not able to add a goal with his mid-range shot. Three minutes later, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp it.


Two minutes after the break, Toyokawa headed off. Right after that, Akamine stroke a shot. In 48th minute, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. Three minutes later, Kumamoto's Brazilian striker, Anderson made an equalizer. In 65th minute, Yajima scored a decisive with a penalty kick. In 74th minute, an ace striker, Oshitani came in to finalize the game. Later, Kumamoto's veteran attacker, Maki was placed to change the game. In 81st minute, Iwamasa headed off. Later, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto was sent into the pitch. In 89th minutes, Mimura stroke a mid-range shot. After that, Okayama's defenders made a strong showing to secure their victory.

2016年6月2日木曜日

Match Preview 16th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on June 4

The overall record standing of Fagiano against Roasso is four victories, four losses and seven draws. In order to catch up with the top group, Fagiano are expected to bring a victory to their fans.


Former Fagiano's defender, Ueda has been ever-present as a regular this term. It seems that Fagiano supporters look forward to seeing him at City Light Stadium. A veteran forward, Maki plays a spiritual pillar. He usually comes in as a substitute to change the game.


At last sec, Kumamoto met FC Machida Zelvia. Kumamoto actively kept attacking, however, Machida's ace striker, Koji Suzuki netted an opener. Roasso struggled to equalize the game even though the team had several chances. After the break, Suzuki added a decisive second

 

Right after the beginning of this season, Kumamoto were in a good shape, but after the earthquake, which happened in Mid April, the club were not able to continue the league for a month. Since the club came back to the campaign three weeks ago, Kumamoto have been in a slump.