2017年11月30日木曜日

2017 Season Review:Defensive strength needs to be improved

This year, Fagiano displayed the lack of stability in defence. They conceded 49 goals of 42 matches. The number is worse than the last year, 44 goals. Most goals were conceded during the second period.

After former international, Iwamasa left Okayama, the red-uniformed defenders struggled to mark the rival's ace forwards. They had less matches with a clean sheet than the last year.

A goal keeper, Ichimori played constantly as the first-choice and showed lots of superb savings this season. His performances were obviously more than expected.

A young defender, Shinohara struggled to cover for the former captain, Iwamasa. It seems that he needs to be more calm during the game and next term, he is expected to lead the team's defenders.

An experienced defenders, Takeda and Kiyama performed solidly. A Korean defender, Jang Suk-won needed more chances to appear. The club are expected to acquire a tough defender to improve their defence
more next year.

2017年11月26日日曜日

2017 Season Review: Lack of shooting ability

Before 2017 season, an ace attacker, Oshitani left Okayama. Instead, the club acquired some talented attacker. However, their total score is 44 goals, which is less than the last year, 58 goals. The team revealed the lack of ability to win.

Okayama's top scorer is a veteran forward, Akamine. He scored ten goals with 22 appearances. He was the key player in attacking. He is highly expected to play for the club nex season.

A young attacker, Toyokawa scored eight goals. This term, he was not able to score ten more goals. He is on the loan from Kashima Antlers therefore, he might leave the team.

Other attackers such as Ito, Ishii and Otake were not able to play constantly becasue of injuries. A target man, Orsini made a great showing but the red-uniformed men had the one to create chances for those attackers.

In order to promote to the division 1 next year, their attacking strength needs to be more enhanced. The club are expected to aquire talented chance-maker.

2017年11月22日水曜日

Match Review 42nd Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at City Light Stadium on November 19

Okayama 1 Avispa Fukuoka 1

The total attendance:9,894


This is the last match of this season. A young attacker, Ishige was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to play as a chance-maker. Another young striker, Toyokawa stood by as a substitute.

He was expected to finalize the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 5th minute, a veteran, Akamine failed to receive a pass from a defender, Katayama. In the 16th minute, Ishige made an attempt. Two minutes later, he had another chance, but it was blocked by the rival. In the 24th minute, Akamine's shot was denied by Fukuoka's goal keeper.Two minutes later, a Korean attacker, Park's cross did not work well. In the 42nd minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Seven minutes after the break, the opponent's ace forward, Wellengton scored an opening goal with a header. Right after that, a target man, Orsini was sent onto the pitch. In the 59th minute, a captain, Kiyama stroke a nice equalizer. Later, more possession belonged to Fukuoka. In the 73rd minute, Ishige was replaced by Toyokawa. This fresh man tried to change the game. In the 85th minute, Otake came off the bench to finalize the match. During the added time, he failed to provide a pass with Toyokawa. The match ended in a tie. As a result, Okayama finished in the 13rd place this term.

2017年11月17日金曜日

Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at City Light Stadium on November 19

After the kickoff, Okayama were mostly forced to defend the opponent's offence. In the 7th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori blocked a Brazilian forward, Wellington's header. In the 31st mintue, Ichimori showed another superb saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Afterwards, Fagiano struggled to push forward for an opening goal. While, at the end of the match, Okayama conceded a clincher.


A Brazillan attacker, Wellington is one of the key players. He has scored 18 goals so far this season. Fagiano's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care. 


At the last sec, Fukuoka met Matsumoto Yamaga FC. During the match, the club were in the driving seat, making an opening goal before the break. However, in the 84th minute, the match was equalized by the rival. As a result, Avispa missed the top 2 position.

2017年11月15日水曜日

Match Review 41st Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium on November 12

Okayama 1 Yokohama FC 1

The total attendance:8,324



This sec, an experienced attacker, Ito was back as a starter. He was expected to make lots chances. Another experienced playmaker, Otake stood by as a substitute. Former Fagiano defender, Tadokoro missed this match.


During the first half, Okayama struggled take the initiative. In the 4th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 14th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa's mid-range shot was off target. Eight minutes later, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp it. Three minutes later, Ichimori made another good saving. In the 34th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 39th minute, a Korean attacker, Park failed to provide a cross. Right before the break, Toyokawa
failed to make an equalizer.


One minute after the break, Toyokawa was not able to receive a ball, crossed by an experienced attacker, Ito. Afterwards, he found the net, but it was off-side. In the 56th minute, he was replaced by a target man, Orsini. In the 65th minute, he stroke a shot, but it was denied by Yokohama's goal keeper. In the 67th minute, a young attacker, Ishige came off the bench to change the game. In the 83rd minute, Orsini's attempt was blocked. Right after that, Ishige stroke a shot. In the 86th minute, Otake was sent onto the pitch. During the added time, a defender, Shinohara smashed an excellent equalizer. The game ended in a tie.

2017年11月10日金曜日

Match Preview 41st Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium on November 12

During the match, Okayama struggled to deal with a Norwegian striker, Ibba. In the 38st minute, Toyokawa smashed the net, assisted by a Korean attacker, Park. Right before the break, an attacker, Sekido stroke a mid-range shot. After the break, a defender, Kikuta added an excellent header. Otake came off the bench to conclude the game, but the red-uniformed men conceded a goal. As a result, the club successfully defeated the rival.


Former Fagiano defender, Tadokoro plays for Yokohama FC. He has been almost ever-present at this match. A Brazilian playmaker, Leandro Domingues joined the club this summer. Since then, he's been ever-present as one of the key players. 


The rival still have the chance for the playoffs so that they are highly motivated. At the last sec, the club met Roasso Kumamoto. During the match, more chances belonged to Yokohama so that they scored two goals, defeating Kumamoto.

2017年11月7日火曜日

Match Review 40th Sec : VS Nagoya Grampus at City Light Stadium on November 5

Okayama 0 Nagoya Grampus 1

The total attendance:12,286



This sec, a Korean attacker, Park and an experienced attacker, Otake were back in the starting line-up. A young attacker, Toyokawa stood by as a substitute. He was expected to conclude the game. While, a former Fagiano ace attacker, Oshitani started the game.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Otake tried to provide a pass with a playmaker, Sekido. In the 13rd minute, a veteran Akamine was not able to receive a pass from Park. Right after that, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving, encourging his team mate. Otake aggressively kept pushing forward.  Later, more chances belonged to the rival. In the 31st minute, a captain, Kiyama stroke a long-ranged shot. Three minutes later, a young attacker, Ishige's free kick did not work well. In the 37th minute,
Okayama conceded an opening goal.


After the break, a defensive midfielder, Watanabe was replaced by a veteran defender, Sawaguchi. The red-uniformed men struggled to take the initiative. In the 59th minute, a target man, Orsini came off the bench to change the game. In the 54th minute, Park's free kick was denied by the rival's goal keeper. In the 65th minute, Orsini's cross was cleared by Nagoya. Afterwards, more possession belonged to the visitors. In the 84th minute, an attakcer, Mimura came in. One minute later, Akamine almost made an equalizer. During the added time, Mimura was not able to chance to equalize the game. As a result, Okayama were defeated.

2017年11月2日木曜日

Match Preview 40th Sec : VS Nagoya Grampus at City Light Stadium on November 5

After the kickoff, Nagoya had more possession and they were pushing forward with pace and creating chances. The powerful club's forward, Nagai fired an excellent volley, making an opening goal. After the break, the red-uniformed men were not able to change the game. Threfore, Nagai made a clincher. As a result, Okayama were disappointedly defeated by the powerful club.


Former international, Tamada is one of the key players to watch out for. He joined the club before this season and he has scored five goals so far. Former Fagiano ace attacker, Oshitani plays for
the powerful club.


At the last sec, Nagoya met the bottom club, Thespakusatsu Gunma. During the match, the former division 1 club mostly took the initiative. Nagoya kept pushing forward and made four goals including Tamada's second. Grampus defeated the Gunma 4 - 2.