2017年8月31日木曜日

Match Preview 31st Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata on September 2

At the 9th sec, in the 3rd minute, a captain, Kiyama stroke a 
superb opening goal. Later, Okayama aggressively pushed 
forward. After the break, in the 52nd minute, the red-uniformed 
men added a second with the rival's own goal. Even though, in 
the 76th minute, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal, Okayama successfully defeated the rival. 


An ace forward, Sakano has been ever-present with eight goals 

in 30 appearances. He is the one to watch out for. In order to 
advance to the playoffs, Fagiano are expected to beat the rival.


At the last sec, Yamagata faced Tokushima Vortis. During the 

first period, Yamagata kept pressuring against Tokushima, but 
they conceded an opener. While, after the break, Yamagata 
performed solidly, equalizing the game. The match ended in a tie.

2017年8月28日月曜日

Match Review 30th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Umakana Yokana Stadium on August 27

Okayama 1 Roasso Kumamoto 0

The total attendance:4,517 



This sec, an experienced defender, Takeda didn't appear because the injury he got last sec. Instead of him, another defender, Shinohara was back in the starting line-up. A defensive midfielder, Watanabe played as a starter. While, former Fagiano defender, Ueda was listed as a starter.


Two minutes after the kickoff, an Argentine target man, Orsini 

failed to give a lead to his team. In the 10th minute, a defender, Sawaguchi tried to provide a cross. Six minutes later, an experienced attacker, Ito's free kick didn't work well. Afterwards, Orsini was not able to receive a ball in the box, passed by Ito. In the 32th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving, encouraging his teammates.Two minutes later, Ito's attempt was off target. Right before the interval, Orsini stroke an excellent
opening goal. 


After the break, in the 47th minute, an attacker, Mimura almost added a second. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa's shot was denied by the rival's goal keeper. In the 52nd minute, a playmaker, Sekido blazed a mid-range shot. 11 minutes later, he was not able to grasp another chance. Two minutes later, Ito almost smashed the net. In the 68th minute, the Argentine target man failed to make a clincher. In the 72nd minute, Ito was replaced by a young attacker, Ishige. Later, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. Head coach, Nagasawa sent a defender, Kukita and a young striker, Fujimoto to finalize the match. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully defeated the opponent.

2017年8月25日金曜日

Match Preview 30th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Umakana Yokana Stadium on August 27

During the match, Nagasawa's men kept pushing forward with pace and creating chances. However, the first half ended in a scoreless tie. Two minutes after the interval, Toyokawa headed an opening goal, assisted by a veteran, Kaji. In the 82nd minute, a young goalkeeper, Kushibiki showed an excellent saving. During the added time, the game was shockingly equalized. As a result, Okayama failed to make the first victory this season.


Former Fagiano defender, Ueda plays for the club as a defender's leader. Therefore, he is expected to annoy Okayama's attackers a lot. Former international, Maki is also the one to watch out for. He is expected to come off the bench as a trump.


At the last sec, Kumamoto faced the topped-club in the league as of now, Shonan Bellmare. during the match, Roasso made a great showing. Ueda and his teammates successfully kept a clean sheet against Shonan. The match ended in a scoreless draw. 

2017年8月22日火曜日

Match Review 29th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at City Light Stadium on August 20

Okayama 0 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 0

The total attendance:10,373



This sec, a target man, Orsini was listed on the starting line-up for the first time since he came to Okayama. A young attacker, Toyokawa were suspended this match. A defender, Kukita and a striker, Mimura were back as a starter.


During the match, Orsini was trying to be the one to trigger the club's attacking. In the 6th minute, an experienced attacker, Ito's shot balloned. In the 17th minute, he had another chance, passed by an attacker, Katayama, but he was not able to grasp the chance. One minute later, Katayama almost smashed the net. In the 33rd minute, Mimura failed to change the game with his shot. Two minutes later, Orsini tried to make an attempt in the box. Before the break, his header was off target. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


After the interval, Okayama struggled to take the initiative. In the 60th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb blocking. Two minutes later, a young forward, Fujimoto came in. In the 63rd minute, Orsini was not able to grasp his chance in the box. In the 70th minute, Ito's free kick did not work well. Two minutes later, Orsini was replaced by an experienced defensive midfielder, Watanabe. Two minutes later, a playmaker, Otake came off the bench to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to finalize the match, while they successfully kept a clean sheet. 

2017年8月19日土曜日

Match Preview 29th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at City Light Stadium on August 20

On June 25, Okyama stuggled to take the initiative of the game. In the 39th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 82nd minute, Toyokawa made an equalizer. Two minutes later, Ichimori saved a penalty, encouraging his teammates. In the 87th minute, a captain, Kiyama was not able to score a clincher. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


Former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara is one of the key players. He has scored five goals so far. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care. A captain, former Matsumoto defender, Kiyama is expected to be highly motivated.


At the last sec, Matsumoto defeated former division 1 club, Montedio Yamagata even though they conceded an opening goal. After the break, an ace attacker, Takasaki made an equalizer. Later, a young attacker, Yamamoto stroke a clincher, bringing a victory to Matsumoto.

2017年8月18日金曜日

Match Review 28th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on August 16

Okayama 0 Ehime FC 1

The total attendace: 9,948 



This sec, some fresh members were listed in the starting line-up due to the tight schedule of the division 2 league. A Korean forward, Kim and an attacker, Mimura played as a starter for the first time this season. An experienced attacker, Otake was expected to create chances. While, former Fagiano defender, Tamabayashi played as a starter.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, Kim tried to make an attempt, but he was blocked by the opponent. Two minutes later, Mimura failed to provide a cross. In the 12th minute, Otake's free kick didn't work well. In the 22nd minute, his another free kick was denied by the rival. Five minute later, he almost found the net. In the 29th minute, Otake stroke another shot, but it was blocked by Ehime's defender. Four minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 40th minute, a defender, Katayama failed to make a cross. Another defender, Kukita tried to make a delivery to the front with his header.


Ten minutes after the interval, Otake received a ball close to the box and took a mid-ranged shot. One minute later, Katayama tried to provide a cross, but it was blocked by Ehime's defender. In the 60th minute, Toyokawa's attempt ballooned. One minute later, Mimura's shot hit the post. In the 65th minute, Mimura failed to provide a cross, but it was cleared by the rival. One minute later, Otake tried to create a chance. A new comer, Orsini came in for the first time since he joined the club. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward. A young attacker, Ishige was sent onto the pitch to change the game. In 75th minute, his corner was blocked by Ehime's defender. An experienced attacker, Ito came off the bench. During the added time, Ishige tried to equalize the match, but the club were disappointedly beaten by the rival.

2017年8月15日火曜日

Match Preview 28th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on August 16

At the 14th sec, Okayama were defeated by Ehime. During the match, Okayama struggled to possess a ball. During the first period, they barely kept a clean sheet against the rival, however, after the break, In the 59th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. Later, at the end of the game, Okayama conceded a clincher.


THe last sec, Former Fagiano defender, Tamabayashi was back in the starting line for the first time in the last seven matches. He has scored one goal so far this term. An ace attacker, Kawahara is the one to watch out for. He has already scored eight goals this season including the one against Okayama
at the 14th sec.


At the last sec, Ehime met Mito Hollyhock in their home. During the match, Ehime aggressively kept pushing forward, but they couldn't get a game-deciding score. While, Ehime successfully kept a clean sheet. As a result the game ended in a scoreless tie.

2017年8月12日土曜日

Match Review 27th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on August 11

Okayama 1 FC Gifu 1

The total attendance:5,872



Unfortunately, at the last sec, a veteran forward, Akamine suffered severe cuts which take about 6 weeks to heal completely. An experienced midfielder, Watanabe was back in the starting line-up. A new comer, KIM Jong Min was listed as a substitute for the first time since he joined the club.


Eight minutes after the break, a captain, Kiyama's shot was blocked, however, a Korean attacker, Park stroke an opener. Five minutes later, he had another chance, but it was denied by Gifu's goalkeeper. An attacker, Ito tried to provide a cross with his free kick. Afterwards, more chances belonged to the opponent. In the 24th minute, Ito tried to strike a mid-range shot, but it was saved by the rival's goal keeper. The red-uniformed menstruggled to create chances. In the 37th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb defence. Five minutes later, Okayama almost added a second.


After the break, more possession belonged to the home club. In the 52nd minute, Park's free kick didn't work well. In 61st minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa was replaced by Kim, but Okayama were not able to change the game. Seven minutes later, a defender, Kukita came in. In the 73rd minute, his shot was side-netted. In 79th minute, a head coach, Nagasawa sent a young striker, Ishige onto the pitch, however, the match was equalized by Gifu. Later, the red-uniformed men were not able to make a clincher. The game ended in a tie.

2017年8月9日水曜日

Match Preview 27th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on August 11

On June 17th, Okayama aggressively pushed forward, trying to take the initiative, but the first period ended in a scoreless tie. Four minutes after the interval, a young attacker, Katayama's
shot misfired. In the 52nd minute, Toyokawa made an excellent opening goal. However, in the 84th minute, Okayama conceded an equalizer. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men were not able to make a clincher. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


Gifu's playmaker, Shoji is one of the key players. He mostly triggered his team's attacking. This season, he has scored two goals. Okayama's defenders are required to mark him carefully.


At the last sec, Gifu faced V・Varen Nagasaki. During the first half, each team aggressively kept pushing forward and scored one goal respectively. Later, Gifu made a strong showing, but they conceded a clincher right before the game ended.  



2017年8月7日月曜日

Match Review 26th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium on August 5

Okayama 1 Kyoto Sanga 1

The total attendance:5,544



This sec, a young striker, Toyokawa was not listed for the match. While, another young attacker, Ishige was back in the starting line-up. A new comer, an Argentina forward, Orsini stood by as a
substitute for the first time since he joined club.


Three minute after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a nice saving. In the 11th minute, a wing back, Katayama took a header, provided by an experience attacker, Ito, but it was denied by the rival's keeper, Sugeno. Two minutes later, a Korean attacker, Park stroke a fantstic free kick, giving a lead to his team. In the 25th minute, a veteran, Akamine failed to receive Park's cross. Seven minutes later, he had an accident and he was forced out of the pitch. Instead of him, a young striker,
Fumimoto came in. Four minutes later, a centre back, Takeda showed a good blocking in the box. Right before the break, Fujimoto almost found the net.


In the 48th minute, Ito was not able to add a second. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 61st minute, a defensive midfield player, Watanabe came off the bench. Three minutes later, Fujimoto's shot was blocked by the opponent. In the 74th minute, a playmaker, Sekido tried to make a clincher, but it was denied by Sugeno. In the 83rd minute, Katayama nearly finalize the game. A defender, Kukita was sent onto the pitch. During the added time, the game was shockingly equalized
by Kyoto.

2017年8月3日木曜日

Match Preview 26th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium on August 5

On March 19, Okayama agressively pushed forward. In the 3rd minute, a defender, Kukita nearly found the net. After the break, the club conceded an opening goal. Later, a veteran forward, Akamine came off the bench and stroke two goals, defeating Kyoto.


Former international, Oguro is in a good a shape now. This season, he plays as the last card to finalize the match. He has already scored three goals so far. The red-uniformed defenders are reqiured to mark him with an extra care.


At the 25th sec, Kyoto faced Machida Zelvia in Machida. During the match, Kyoto struggled to take the initiative of the game, therefore, Kyoto tried to play on the counter attacks. In the 69th minute, Oguro came off the bench to change the game. Two minutes later, he scored an opener. 11 minutes later, he stroke a clincher, defeating Machida.

2017年8月1日火曜日

Match Review 25th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on July 30

Okayama 2 V・Varen Nagasaki 0

The total attencdance:10,938



This sec, an experienced attacker, Ito was back in the starting line-up. A Korean wingger, Park was expected to help his team beat Nagasaki because he had played for the rival until the last year and it seems he is well-aware of the Kyushu club.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a veteran, Akamine showed an attempt in the box. In the 9th minute, a young striker, Toyokawa stroke an tremendous opener with his mid-range shot. Four minutes later, an experienced centre back, Takeda added a second from Okayama's corner. In the 25th minute, a playmaker,
Sekido's shot was off target. Five minutes later, Toyokawa almost found the net with his header. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 38th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. Before the break, a veteran wingger, Sawaguchi nearly made a clincher, but his shot hit the post.


Three minutes after the interval, Sawaguchi missed another chance. Four minutes later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa's mid-range shot was blocked by the opponent. Afterwards, more possession belonged to the rival. Former Fagiano man, Shimada showed his spirit, leading his teammates. In the 63rd minute, Ito was replaced by a young attacker, Ishige. Three minutes later, Toyokawa almost smashed the net. In the 73rd minute, an experienced anchor, Watanabe came in. Two minutes later, Akamine's shot hit the post. In the 82nd minute, Kukita was sent onto the pitch. Later, the-red uniformed men made a strong showing and successfully kept a clean sheet against the visitors.  Okayama have been unbeaten for the last 11 matches and stay in the 7th place.