This sec, Okayama's head coach, Nagasawa placed two fresh players in the starting line-up such as an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama and defender, Masada. This was their first appearance this season. A veteran striker, Akamine started the game. He was expected to work as a chance-taker.
During the first half, Fagiano struggled to have possession. In the 10th minute, Masuda tried to create a chance, crossed by a playmaker, Ueda. In the 21st minute, Kanayama showed a fine saving, encouraging his teammates.I the 30th minute, a wingger, Mukuhara's cross was denied by the rival's goal keeper. Four minutes later, an attacker, Nakama almost smashed the net. In the 41st minute, Nakama's header was off target. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to make an opening goal.
After the break, the game changed. In the 54th minute, Ueda scored an opener with a brilliant free kick. Four minutes later, Nakama added a second with a superb volley. In the 62nd minute, Nakama entered the box but he failed to provide a cross. In the 73rd minute, Akamine made a clincher with a penalty. Three minutes later, he seemed to add a fourth with his header, but it was an offside. Right after that, a young mid fielder, Takeda came in. After that, an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi came off the bench. Takeda's cross was blocked by the rival. In the 43rd minute, an experienced striker, Ito replaced Nakama. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully defeated the rival.
Last season, Machida ended up in the 16th place. In 2018, they aim for the playoffs so that the rival acquired some talented players. The opponent can be the barrier for the red-uniformed men this year.
In Machida, two experienced strikers such as an ace attacker, Suzuki and a veteran striker, Nakajima, are the ones to watch out for. Okayama's defenders are required to mark them with an extra care.
Last season, the red-uniformed men had a tie game in home and away match against Machida. Therefore, this sec, Nagasawa's men are expected to arrange a settlement with the rival.
Last term, Tokyo successfully advanced to the playoffs and had the chance for the promotion to the top league, however, they were not able to grasp the chance. This year, their priority is to get back to the division 1.
This year, the rival made a deal with former Mito Hollyhock ace forward, Hayashi. He has scored one goal so far and he can be considered the key player. Okayama's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.
At the 14th sec, Tokyo were shockingly defeated by Renofa Yamaguchi. After the kickoff, Verdy took a two goal lead, dominating the match. However, before the end of the match, the game was turned around by Yamaguchi. As a result, Tokyo lost in 3 - 4.
This sec, a playmaker, Sekido started the game. Brazilian striker, Ricardo Santos was listed in the starting line-up. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. In order to keep the top group, it was a must- win match.
During the first half, Nagasawa's men revealed the lack of ability to score. In the 5th minute, an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi's corner was cleared by Mito's legend goal keeper, Homma. Two minutes later, a rookie forward, Fukumoto failed to take a ball from Homma. In the 19th minute, an attacker, Mimura entered the box and tried to provide a cross, but it didn't work out. Four minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 27th minute, an experienced playmaker, Ueda's free kick was blocked by the opponent. In the 36th minute, Mito added a second. Two minutes later, shockingly, the rival added a third. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men missed the chances to score.
Two minutes after the interval, Mimura almost smashed the net, but it was denied by Homma. One minute later, defender, Mukuhara's mid-range shot was off target. The head coach sent two strikers, Akamine and Saito onto the pitch to change the game. In the 52nd minute, Akamine missed the chance to score. In the 58th minute, Sekido was not able to grasp the chance. In the 66th minute, an attacker, Nakama came off the bench. In the 77th minute, Sekido's attempt hit the post. Two minutes later, Nakama nearly found the net. In the 88th minute, Akamine failed to score, crossed by Ueda. During the added time, Akamine missed another chance.
Last year, Mito made a strong showing even though they ended up in the 14th place of the campaign. After the season, several main forces left the club, so that it seems that the new term would be very difficult for the club.
A young forward, Kishimoto joined Mito from Cerezo Osaka before the season. He has already scored two goals so far. He can be the one to take care.
At the last sec, Mito faced Tokushima Vortis. During the match, Hollyhock aggressively kept pushing forward, but they struggled to grasp the chances, while they conceded a goal and lost in vain.
This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed some fresh players as a starter. A young defender, Shimoguchi started the game for the first time in his career. An experienced attacker, Ito was back in the starting line-up. While, former Fagiano defender, Shinohara played as a starter.
Three minutes after the kickoff, the home club conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, Okayama tried to push forward with pace and create chances. In the 19th minute, Brazilian striker, Ricardo Santos tried to receive a ball in the box. In the 26th minute, a wingger, Mukuhara failed to provide a pass with Ricardo Santos in their attacking zone. In the 34th minute, Ito's attempt was off target. In the 36th minute, an attacker, Mimura missed another chance. Five minutes later, he stroke a fantastic equalizer. The first half ended in a tie.
Five minutes after the break, a rookie striker, Fukumoto's effort was denied by the rival. In the 58th minute, Shimoguchi tried to smash the net with his header. Eight minutes later, Ito made a superb goal, bringing forcesto his team. In the 71st minute, an experienced poachers, Akamine and Saito came off the bench. In the 82nd minute, Mimura's cross was blocked by the opponent. Two minutes later, a playmaker, Sekido came in to secure the club's victory. However, during the added time, the game was shockingly equalized by Fukuoka.
In 2017, Fukuoka advanced to the playoffs. They were disappointedly defeated in the final of the playoffs. This season, their priority is to get back to the top league. The match is expected to be tough.
An experienced defender, Shinohara used to play for Okayama until the last year. He can be the one to watch out for. An ace attacker, Morimoto has scored five goals so far. Fagiano's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.
On May 6, Fukuoka met Montedio Yamagata. During the first half, Avispa seemed to assess the game. Eight minutes after the break, Fukuoka made an opener. Afterwards, the match was equalized by Yamagata, however, during the added time, Avispa scored a clincher, obtaining three points.
This sec, the starting line-up was the same as the last sec. Brazilian striker, Ricardo Santos and a rookie forward, Fukumoto were listed on the reserve list. They were expected to play as a chance-taker.
During the first half, Okayama struggled to possess a ball. Two minutes after the kickoff, an experienced playmaker, Ueda's corner was blocked by Chiba's goal keeper, Sato. In the 8th minute, a captain, Kiyama showed an excellent blocking. In the 27th minute, an attacker, Saito failed to make an attempt on target, provided by his fellow attacker, Nakama. A young wingger, Takeda struggled to stop Chiba's attacker, Funayama. In the 42nd minute, Ueda tried to smash the net. The first half endedin a scoreless tie.
After the interval, the game almost remained the same as the first half. In the 56th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. Right after that former JEF attacker, Ito replaced Saito, however, the rival continued to dominate the game. In the 68th minute, shockingly, a centre back, Hamada was sent off. Later, Ricardo Santos and an experienced playmaker, Otake came off the bench. In the 85th minute, Santos missed the chance for an equalizer. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men were not able to finish the game in a draw.
During the final phase of the last season, Chiba made the seventh consecutive victory, successfully advancing to the playoffs. This year, their priority is to get back to the top league. The match is expected to be very tough.
An ace attacker, Kiyotake can be the one to watch out for. He scored 11 goals with 40 appearances last year and this year, he scored two goals so far. Okayama's defenders are expected to mark him with an extra care.
At the last sec, Chiba met Ventforet Kofu. Right after the kickoff, Chiba conceded an opener. Afterwards, Chiba struggled to dominate the game. Kiyotake was not able to equalize the game and replaced in the 58th minute. At the end of the match, Chiba made an equalizer.
