2017年9月29日金曜日

Match Preview 35th Sec : VS Oita Trinita at City Light Stadium on October 1

On May 28, during the first period, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the game. While Oita aggressively pushed forward. Six minutes after the interval, a rookie playmaker, Takeda stroke a superb goal, assisted by a young attacker, Toyokawa. However, later, the game was equalized. The red-uniformed men failed to defeated the rival. The game ended in a draw.


One of the key players is an experienced forward, Hayashi. He used to play for Okayama before. He has scored one goal so far this term. Fagiano defenders are expceted to mark him carefully.


At the last sec, Oita met Kanazawa. During the first half, more chances belonged to the opponent. However, after the break, Oita successfully made an equalizer, obtaining one point.

2017年9月25日月曜日

Match Review 34th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at City Light Stadium on September 23

Okayama 0 Kamatamare Sanuki 1

The total attendance: 10,578




A veteran defender, Kaji was back in the starting line-up. A Korean attacker, Park was listed on the bench. While, Sanuki's key player, Baba played as a starter. 


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 2nd minute, an attacker, Mimura's cross was denied. Three minutes later, a defender, Shinohara almost headed an opener.  In the 7th minute, Mimura's free kick was blocked by the rival's goal keeper. In the 11th minute, Toyokawa's attempt was off target. In the 28th minute, a rookie playmaker, Tsukagawa was not able to blaze the ball on target. Before the break, an experienced attacker, Ito's free kick was blocked by the opponent. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Three minutes after the interval, a veteran striker, Akamine almost found the net, provided by Kaji. In the 52nd minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. In the 67th minute, Toyokawa was replaced by an experienced playmaker, Otake. Four minutes later, the red-uniformed men were not able to grasp the chance with their free kick. Afterwards, Park came off the bench to change the game. In the 72nd minute, he nearly made a clincher. In the 79th minute, Otake's header was denied. Two minutes later, Okayama conceded an opener. Right after that, a target man, Orsini was sent onto the pitch. During the added time, Okayama made a great showing, but they were not able to equalize the match.                                                           

2017年9月21日木曜日

Match Preview 34th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at City Light Stadium on September 23

On April 16, Seto Great Bridge Derby was obviously heated. A rookie attacker, Tsukagawa made a strong showing, trying to take the initiative. In the 64th minute, an experienced attacker, Ito stroke an excellent goal. However, before the end of the match, the game was shockingly equalized by the rival.

A veteran forward, Baba is the one to watch for. He has scored five goals so far. He is the top scorer in Sanuki now. Former Okayama goal keeper, Matsubara can be listed on the bench at the 34th sec.


At the last sec, Sanuki met the topped club of the division 2 league, Shonan. During the match, more chances belonged to the former division 1 club. Baba was not able to conclude the game. Sanuki were beaten 0 - 1.

2017年9月18日月曜日

Match Review 33rd Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on September 16

Okayama 3 Tokushima Vortis 3

The total attendance:4,203


This sec, a veteran forward, Akamine was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to conclude the match. An experienced defender, Kukita played as a starter.


A minute after the kickoff, Toyokawa blazed the ball, trying to give a lead to his team. In the 14th minute, a veteran, Sawaguchi made an opening goal, provided by an attacker, Katayama. Five minutes later, Akamine added a superb second. In the 22nd minute, Toyokawa was not able to grasp a chance. In the 33rd minute, a penalty was given to the rival, and Okayama conceded a goal. Six minutes later, Katayama tried to possess a ball close to the box. One minute later, Sawaguchi`s attempt was denied. Before the break, the game was equalized.


After the interval, more possession belonged to Tokushima. In the 52nd minute, an experienced attacker, Ito came off the bench to change the game. Two minutes later, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. However, afterwards, Okayama conceded a third.  One minute later, an experienced playmaker, Otake came in. He aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 73rd minute, a legend defender, Kaji was sent onto the pitch. Five minutes later, Ichimori showed another fantstic blocking. In the 84th minute, playmaker, Sekido made an awesome equalizer. The red-uniformed men barely made the match a tie.

2017年9月14日木曜日

Match Preview 33rd Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on September 16

During the match, Okayama tried to show their spirits to defend 
the rival's offence to get out of their slump. But Fagiano 
conceded an opening goal. In the 36th minute, Toyokawa headed 
an incredible equalizer. In the 40th minute, a rookie, Tsukagawa 
added a nice second.In the 60th minute, the game was equalized 
by the opponent's ace forward, Watari. Later, a young forward, 
Fujimoto smashed a clincher.


An ace forward, Watari is the key player in Tokushima. He has 

already scored 17 goals so far this season. He aims for the top 
goal scorer in the division 2 league. This is PRIDE OF 
CHUSHIKOKU derby match so that he must be motivated for this game.


At the last sec, Tokushima met V・Varen Nagasaki. During the 

match, more chances belonged to Nagasaki. After the break, 
Tokushima conceded two goals. After that, Vortis scored a goal, however, the club were not able to equalize the match.

2017年9月12日火曜日

Match Review 32nd Sec : VS FC Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on September 10

Okayama 1 FC Machida Zelvia 1 

The total attendance:8,546



This sec, a rookie playmaker, Tsukagawa was back as a starter. 

Two veterans, Akamine and Kaji were back on the reserve list. 
They were expected to conclude the game. While, Machida's key 
player, Nakajima was in the starting line-up.


Five minutes after the kickoff, an attacker, Mimura blazed the 

ball, but it was denied by the opponent. Right after that, a target 
man, Orsini tried to make an opener. One minute later, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp these. Later, more 
possession belonged to Machida. In the 25th minute, an experienced attacker, Ito's shot was off target. Three minutes 
later, Ito had anther chance, but it was saved by Machida's goal 
keeper. In the 39th minute, Orsini tried to take a header, crossed by Mimura. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.
 


Nine minutes after the interval, Orsini was replaced by a veteran, Akamine. In the 58th minute, Mimura's shot was off target. In the 71st minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa got into the box and tried to change the game. Three minutes later, an attacker, 
Otake came off the bench. In the 76th minute, Toyokawa made 
an attempet, but it was blocked by the opponent. In the 80th 
minute, a defender, Kukita was sent onto the pitch. Afterwards, 
Otake smashed the net with his excellent header. However, 
during the added time, the game was shockingly equalized. The 
match ended in a tie.

2017年9月8日金曜日

Match Preview 32nd Sec : VS FC Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on September 10

During the match, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the game. In the 27th minute, a young forward, Fujimoto's attempt misfired. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Two minutes after the break, Okayama conceded a goal. Right after that, Zelvia's forward, Toshima seemed to add a second, however, it was luckily an offside. In the 56th minute, Nagasawa's men successfully equalized the game due to the opponent's own goal. Okayama were not able to make a clincher, as a result, the match ended in a tie. 


A veteran striker, Nakajima is the one to watch out for. He has been almost ever present with nine goals so far. This veteran plays the spiritual pillar of the team. Okayama's defenders are expected to stop him.


At the last sec, Machida faced Roasso Kumamoto. During the first half, Machida were mostly in the driving seat. Eight minutes after the kickoff, Zelvia scored an opening goal, bringing forces to themselves. Later, Machida successfully kept a clean sheet against Kumamoto. 

2017年9月4日月曜日

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

Okayama 1 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:5,215



The sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A young attacker, Ishige was listed on the reserve list. He was expected to finalize the match. Yamagata's ace forward, Sakano played as a starter.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a captain, Kiyama showed a good 

header, crossed by an experienced attacker, Ito. In the 6th 
minute, Ito tried to provide a cross. Five minutes later, an 
attacker, Mimura aggressively pushed forward, creating a chance. In the 25th minute, he failed to trigger his team's attacking. One 
minute later, he stroke a superb opening goal, assisted by Ito. In the 32nd minute, a defender, Katayama tried to make a cross, 
but it didn't work well. Right before the interval, Katayama was not able to provide a pass with an Argentine target man, Orsini.


After the break, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the 

match. In the 52nd minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a 
fabulous saving, encouraging his teammates.In the 62nd minute, a defender, Shinohara tried to add a second with his header. In the 71st minute, Mimura was replaced by a defender, Kukita. Three 
minutes later, Orsini and a young forward, Toyokawa were not 
able to grasp a chance. In the 75th minute, a rookie playmaker, 
Tsukagawa came off the bench. Five minutes later, the game was equalized. Afterwards, the red-uniformed defenders made a great showing, ending the match in a tie.