2018年2月27日火曜日

Match Review 1st Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on February 25

Okayama 1  Tokushima Vortis 0

The total attendance:8,753


     


This is the opening match of this season. Six men in the starting line-up were the ones who joined the club after the last season. A veteran striker, Akamine was listed as a starter and expected to play as a chance-taker.


After the kickoff, Okayama were obviously in the driving seat. In the 2nd minute, a playmaker, Ueda had a chance, provided by Akamine. Seven minutes later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa almost found the net, crossed by Ueda. In the 22nd minute, Ueda's corner didn't work well. After that, a Korean attacker, Lee Yong-jae tried to creat a chance. In the 27th minute, Tsukagawa made a superb opener with his header. In the 37th minute, Akamine was not able to grasp a chance. Right before the break, he near added a second.


After the interval, on the other hand, the rival took the initiative of the game. Okayama struggled to push forward. In the 63th minutes, Lee Yong-jae was replaced by an experienced forward, Saito. Seven minutes later, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. Later, Tokushima missed several chances to equalizae the match. In the 75th minutes, an attacker, Nakama came off the bench, but three minutes later, he was sent off for his foul. In the 86th minutes, Ichimori showed a good defence. During the added time, a midfielder, Sueyoshi came in. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet, defeating the rival at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY.

2018年2月22日木曜日

Match Preview 1st Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on February 25

Last year, Tokushima failed to advance to the playoffs, ending in the 7th place. This year, the club aim for the comeback to the division 1, so that they aggressively acquired some talented players.


Former Fagiano target man, Orsini plays for Tokushima. He can be one of the key players so that Okayama defenders are required to mark him with an extra care. Tokushima also acquired an attacker, Sonoda from Azul claro Numazu in the division 3. He scored 19 goals in 32 appearances.


This match is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY so that it is highly expected to be heated. In order to make a good start, Nagasawa's men are expected to push forward during the game and defeat the rival.  

2018年2月13日火曜日

The club's transfer information #8 / 2017

The product of the club's academy, Ishikawa decided to take off shoes. The young attacker was expected to improve the club's attacking strength.

An experienced defensive midfield player, Watanabe also leave for the division 2 club, Yokohama FC. He has 30 appearances this season.

2018年2月8日木曜日

Gainare Tottori are expected to make a leap forward in 2018

In 2017, the club had a disappointed season, ending up at the bottom of the division 3 league. The club's head coach, Morioka struggled to lead his men. During the season, the team revealed the lack of ability to win.


After the last season, tottori made an agreement with the club's former ace striker, Fernandinho. This Brazilian attacker is expected to play as a chance-taker. 


The club acquired another attacker, Kani from the division 1 club, Kawasaki Frontale. Last year, he played for JFL club, FC Imabari on a loan. He is expected to reinforce the club's offensive strength.

2018年2月3日土曜日

2018:Lots of JFL clubs aim for J League division 3

It is obvious that Japan Football Leauge is very competitive this season as well since there are clubs with J League 100 Year Plan club status and also, other clubs aiming for J League division 3.


One of the title favorites is Vanraure Hachinohe. In 2017, the club finished in the fifth place, failing to get within promotion zone. after the season, head coach, Hashiratani left the club, taking the responsiblity for the failure. This year, Hachinohe acquired several talented players, improving their strength.


Another remarkable club is FC Imabari, who played in JFL last year for the first time. The club ended up in the 6th place in 2017. This year, their priority is to finish within top four.


Other clubs such as Nara club, FC Osaka, Tokyo Musashino FC, ReinMeer Aomori, Veertien MIE and Tegevajaro Miyazaki aim for J League as well in the near future. This League is obviously noteworthy.