2016年9月30日金曜日

Match Preview 34th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on October 2

On May 15, during the match, Okayama actively kept attacking against Gifu. Four minutes after the kickoff, Akamine head off. Later, Oshitani stroke a nice shot, but they were not able to grasp the chances. While, after the break, Gifu's attacker, Evandro netted an opener with a penalty kick. Later, Okayama failed to equalize the game.
 



Gifu's head coach, RAMOS Ruy left the club this July due to the club's poor performance. New head coach, Yoshida now tries to lead his team to remain in the division 2. A Brazilian attacker, Evandro is physically strong, therefore, Fagiano's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.



On September 25, FC Gifu faced Renofa Yamaguchi FC. During the match, Gifu's attackers including Evandro scored three goals, taking the initiative of the match. However, later, Yamaguchi scored two goals one after another, trying to equalize the game. As a result, Gifu successfully defeated Renofa.



Gifu's priority is to remain in the division 2. Okayama haven't been struggling to score goals in the recent games. Therefore, the match is expected to be very tough.

2016年9月28日水曜日

JFL Match Review 10th Sec (2nd) : VS Tochigi UVA FC on September 25

Fagiano Next 0  Tochigi UVA FC 4

On April 17, Fagiano met Tochigi at City Light Stadium. During the match, more chances belonged to the visitors. In 14th minute, Tochigi netted an opener and before the break, they added a goal. Next were mostly forced to play on their territory. In 58th minute,
the match was finalized by the Tochigi.  


During the match, more chances comfortably belonged to Tochigi. Two minutes after the kickoff, the rival made an opener with a penalty and after that, the opponent added two goals, one after another. After the interval, a Korean goal keeper, LEE Kyung-Tae was sent off. Two minutes later, Tochigi stroke a clincher, securing their victory.

At 10th sec, Fagiano face Ryutsu Keizai University FC. Ryutsu now stay in the 3rd place of the league with 47 points. Therefore, the match is expected to be very tough. Next are required to perform aggressively.  

2016年9月26日月曜日

Match Review 33th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on September 25

Okayama 0  V・Varen Nagasaki 0 

The total attendance:8,165




This sec, a veteran defender, Sawaguchi was back as a starter. A young attacker, Toyokawa stood by as a substitute. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. While, Nagasaki's key players, Nagai and Kajikawa were listed in the starting line-up.

After the kickoff, the rival aggressively tried to go on an offensive. In 5th minute, Kajikawa and Nagai made a good chance. In 10th minute, a veteran forward, Akamine failed to grasp a chance, provided by an ace attacker, Oshitani. In 21th minute, Akamine smashed the net, but unfortunately it was offside. Two minutes later, Sawaguchi failed to provide a cross with his teammates in the box. In 31th minute, a young playmaker, Yajima tried to pass a ball to Oshitani, but it was offside again. Five minutes later, Sawaguchi's cross was blocked by the rival's defender. In 43th minute, Oshitani took a shot. An attacker, Ito failed to make an opener with a free kick.

One minute after the interval, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed a superb saving. A minute later, Yajima took a shot, but it was blocked. In 4th minute, Ito failed to provide a cross with a free kick. In 18th minute, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto came in to change the game. In 21th minute, Yajima failed to break the deadlock. In 26th minute, Akamine blazed over from distance. Two minutes later, Toyokawa came off the bench to finalize the match. Afterwards, more chances belonged to the opponent. In 39th minute, a young attacker, Katayama was sent onto the pitch. In 41th minute, an experienced defender, Takeda was not able to grasp the chance. During the added time, Akamine's shot was blocked by Nagasaki's goal keeper, Okubo. As a result, the game ended in a scoreless tie.

2016年9月23日金曜日

Match Preview 33th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on September 25

On May 7, Okayama made a complete victory against Nagasaki. In 15th minute, an ace striker, Oshitani netted a memorable opener, encouraging his team. After the break, a captain, Iwamasa added a goal with an excellent heading. Later, an attacker, Katayama stroke a decisive third, securing Okayama's victory. Furthermore, red-uniformed club successfully kept a clean sheet. 



Nagasaki's top scorer is an ace striker, Nagai. He has already scored 14 goals so far. A playmaker, Kajikawa is also the one to watch out for. He is well-experienced and he used to play for Tokyo Verdy and Shonan Bellmare before. He has scored two goals so far this season.



At last sec, Nagasaki met Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. During the match, Nagasaki made a strong showing against the powerful club. However, even though their attackers had several chances,
they couldn't get a game-deciding score. As a result, the match ended in a scoreless tie.


As of now, Nagasaki stay in the 13th place with 40 points. The club have almost no chance to advance to the playoffs. In order to chase the top two, Okayama are expected to defeat the rival.

2016年9月21日水曜日

JFL Match Review 9th Sec (2nd) : VS FC Osaka on September 17

Fagiano Next 0  FC Osaka 1

On May 29th, Okayama made a stunning upset against Osaka. In 17th minute, the rival netted an opener with a penalty kick. Six minutes later, a defender,Yamashita equalized the game. In 36th minute, Osaka's captain, Iwamoto was sent off. Three minutes later, A young attacker, Fujioka smashed a decisive second, bringing a victory to Next.



This sec, 312 fans came to City Light Stadium. During the match, the red-uniformed men actively tried to take the initiative, but they couldn't get a game-deciding score. While, in 71th minute, the rival made a clincher with a penalty. As a result, Fagiano were disappointedly defeated.



At the next sec, Okayama play against Tochigi UVA FC. Next have not got any points after the second stage started, therefore, the team are expected to rise up to overturn the status quo.

2016年9月19日月曜日

Match Review 32th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Umakana Yokana Stadium on September 18

Okayama 0 Roasso Kumamoto 0


The total attendance:4,404

                                


This sec, a young attacker, Katayama was back in the starting line-up. A young striker, Toyokawa, who is from Kumamoto, stood by as a substitute. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. While, former Fagiano's man, Ueda and Kim Tae Yeon played as a starter.

Right after the kickoff, a veteran, Iwamasa headed off, crossed by an experienced attacker,Ito. In 11th minute, an ace attacker, Oshitani failed to make an opening goal. In 20th minute, a young playmaker,Yajima took a long-range shot. In 28th minute, Iwamasa took another header, but he was not able to grasp the chance. Later, Ito almost found the net. In 42th minute, Oshitani showed a mid-range shot, but it was blocked by the rival's goal keeper. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.  

Three minutes after the interval, A veteran forward, Akamine tried to take a header for an opener. Seven minutes later, he provided a cross with Oshitani, but the ace forward missed the chance. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to take the initiative. In 30th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa came in to change the game. Two minutes later, Ito stroke a shot, but it was saved by Kumamoto's goal keeper. Later, a rookie forward, Fujimoto was sent onto the pitch. In 41th minute, Yajima failed to score with his mid-range shot. As a result, the club were not able to make a clincher.


2016年9月16日金曜日

Match Preview 32th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Umakana Yokana Stadium on September 18

On June 4, during the match, in 24th minute, Tanaka stroke a wonderful opener, encouraging his team. After the break, Kumamoto's Brazilian striker, Anderson made an equalizer. In 65th
minute, a young playmaker, Yajima scored a decisive with a penalty kick.



Former Fagiano's defender, Ueda has played as a main force so far this season. This defender is good with heading, therefore, Okayama's defenders are required to mark him carefully. An
ace attacker, Kiyotake has been almost ever-present this season. He has already scored nine goals so far. He can be viewed as a threat.



On September 11, Kumamoto met Ehime FC. During the match, two minutes after the kickoff, Ehime scored an opening goal. Later, Kumamoto made a desperate to equalize the game. In 81th minute, a veteran, Maki came off the bench, but Roasso failed to made an equalizer.


In order to chase the top two clubs, Okayama are required to defea
t the rival this sec. A young attacker, Toyokawa, who is from Kumamoto prefecture, must be so motivated to finalize the match.

2016年9月14日水曜日

JFL Match Review 8th Sec (2nd) : VS Vanraure Hachinohe on September 11

Fagiano Next 1  Vanraure Hachinohe 3

On June 4th, Fagiano were disappointedly defeated by the rival. During the match, the red-uniformed men actively kept attacking, but in 14th minute, Hachinohe's defender, Narita smashed an opener. Later, Fagiano failed to equalize the match.


This sec, Hachinohe mostly dominated the game. In 22th minute, the rival's former international, Ichikawa stroke an opening goal. Four minutes later, the opponent successfully added a second. While, in 71st minute, a young attacker Kato netted a goal. However, Six minutes later, Vanraure made a clincher.
 


At 9th sec, Okayama face FC Osaka at City Light Stadium. Osaka now stay in the fourth place of the league. Okayama have no points at all since the second stage began so Next are expected to defeat the powerful club for their first victory.

2016年9月12日月曜日

Match Review 31th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on September 11

Okayama 1 Renofa Yamaguchi 0

The total attendance: 11,225



This sec, veteran players such as Iwamasa, Kaji and Akamine were back in the starting line-up. They did not appear at Emperor's cup so that they were expected to perform well in a good condition. A young attacker, Toyokawa stood by as substitute to finalize the match. While, the rival's ace forward, Kishida was listed on the reserve list.  

Two minutes after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed a superb saving to encourage his team. In 6th minute, a young playmaker, Yajima failed to provide a ball with Akamine in the box. Later, more possesion belonged to the rival. In 15th minute, Nakabayashi made another good saving. Okayama struggled to take the inititative. In 28th minute, a defender, Takeda actively moved forward to change the game. In 37th minute, Oshitani tried to strike an opener. Two minutes later, nobody received Oshitani's cross. Later, Nakabayashi showed a brilliant saving. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Three minutes after the break, Oshitani took a shot. In 51st minute, a midfield player, Watanabe was not able to grasp the chance in the box. Four minutes later, Yajima tried to score a goal. In 58th minute, the captain,  Iwamasa took a header. Two minutes later, Watanabe had another chance, but he didn't make it. In 66th minute, Ito almost found the net. In 69th minute, Oshitani headed off. One minute later, a young attacker, Toyokawa was sent onto the pitch to finalize the match. In 72th minute, Nakabayashi made anther excellent saving. Three minutes later, Toyokawa tried to make a clincher. Later, two young attackers, Katayama and Fujimoto came off the bench. Three minutes later, Ito stroke a long-waited decisive, securing the club's victory.

2016年9月11日日曜日

Emperor's cup 2016 : The club successfully defeated Consadole Sapporo

On September 3, Okayama beated the rival in the division 2 league. According to the news report, the total attendance was 2,698.


The club's head coach, Nagasawa placed some fresh players in the starting line-up as well as the first round. A goal keeper, Shiina played as a starter. Two young attackers, Toyokawa and Fujimoto were listed as a starter. 


Four minutes after the kickoff, Toyokawa stroke a memorable opener, bringing forces to his team. Later, the club made a strong showing to keep a clean sheet against Sapporo in the first place of J league division 2.


After the interval, the club actively kept attacking. In 85th minute, an ace striker, Oshitani came off the bench to finalize the match. One minute later, Fujimoto added a second, securing the club's victory. Right before the end of the game, Okayama conceded a goal with the opponent's penalty. At next round, Fagiano face Kashima Antlers, division 1 club on September 22. 

2016年9月9日金曜日

Match Preview 31th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on September 11

At the opening match of this season, five minutes after the kickoff, Yamaguchi's a playmaker, Shimaya netted an excellent opener. While, Okayama struggled to take shots. Six minutes after the break, a young midfield player, Yajima stroke a brilliant equalizer. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


An ace forward, Kishida, who has played a main origin in Yamaguchi's attacking. He has already scored four goals so far. Okayama's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care. Former Fagiano's man, Okamoto joined the club on a loan this summer.


At last sec, Renofa met Matsumoto Yamaga FC. During the match, Yamaguchi tried to dominate the game against the former division 1 club. Even though they had several chances, they couldn't get a game-deciding score. As a result, the match ended in a scoreless tie.


Currently, Renofa aim for the playoffs, staying in the 7th position. In order to chase the top two clubs,Fagiano are expected to defeat the rival at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU derby match.

2016年9月7日水曜日

J League Division 3 2016:Gainare Tottori in a slump

Before this season, Gainare seemed to be one of the title hopefuls in this campaign as a former division 2 club. However, it is unexpected that the club have been hovering around the bottom as of the 20th sec.


This year, the team have revealed the lack of ability to score a goal even though they acquired several talented attackers such as Miyaichi from Shonan Bellmare and Kurodu from Yokohama FC. Recently, a Brazilan striker, VALCI JUNIOR joined the club. He is expected to reinforce their attacking strengths.


Unfortunately, this term, Tottori have almost no chance to get back to the division 2. Next month, the league is going to reopen, therefore the club are expected to rise up to chase the upper group.

2016年9月4日日曜日

Emperor's cup 2016 : Next lost at Inyo derby

On August 27, Next were disappointedly defeated by Gainare Tottori at the first round. Accordingly, 1,103 fans came to the stadium.


This match, the club's head coach, Makiuchi placed a young forward, Ishikawa in the starting line-up. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. While, the rival's Brazilian attacker, Fernandinho played as a starter.


During the match, the team revealed the lack of ability to win. Five minutes after the kickoff, the opponent's young striker, Miyaichi made an opener. 19minutes later, he added a second, bringing forces to his team.


After the break, the game remained the same. In 52th minute, Fernandinho found the net. Later, the rival added two goals, securing their victory. As a result, Next were eliminated at the first round.

2016年9月2日金曜日

Emperor's cup 2016 : The club face Consadole Sapporo at the second round

On August 27, Okayama successfully defeated Matsue City FC at the first round. According to the news report, the total attendance was 1,925.


The club's head coach, Nagasawa placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. A goal keeper, Shiina appeared for the first time this season. An experienced attacker, Akiyoshi was listed as starter. A young goalkeeper, Matsubara stood by as a substitute.


During the match, red-uniformed men mostly took the initiative. In 32nd minute, Akiyoshi stroke a memorable opener. However, three minutes later, the Nagasawa's men conceded an equalizer. In 40th minute, Akiyoshi added a second, bringing forces to Okayama.


After the break, in 75th minute, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto smashed the net. Five minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa scored a clincher, securing their victory. At the second round on September 3, Fagiano meet the rival of the division 2 league, Consadole Sapporo. 

2016年9月1日木曜日

Division 2 League is unpredictable

J League is going to be suspended for a few weeks because of Emeror's cup. After 30th sec, the ranking table is different from the season preview that I made.


2016 Season Previewhttp://eastharvest.blogspot.jp/2016/02/2016-season-preview.html


1. Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
2. Matsumoto Yamaga FC


-Promotion
3. Cerezo Osaka
4. Fagiano Okayama
5. Shimizu S-Pulse
6. Kyoto Sanga FC


-Playoffs for promotion
7. Renofa Yamaguchi FC
8. FC Machida Zelvia
9. JEF United Chiba
10. Yokohama FC
11. V・Varen Nagasaki
12. Tokushima Vortis
13. Ehime FC
14. Mito Hollyhock
15. Thespakusatsu Gunma
16. Roasso Kumamoto
17. Tokyo Verdy
18. Montedio Yamagata
19. Kamatamare Sanuki
20. FC Gifu

- Remain in the league

21. Giravanz Kitakyushu
- Playoffs for demotion

22. Zweigen Kanazawa
- Demotion