2018年6月29日金曜日

Match Preview 21st Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at City Light Stadium on July 1

This sec is the last match of the first period of this season. In 2017, Zweigen ended up in the 17th place. This term, their priority is to avoid the relegation to the lower league.


Before this season, the club signed with some talented players. An experienced attacker, Kiyohara is one of these. He joined Kanazawa from Cerezo Osaka. He used to play for Kanazawa as an ace striker. In 2018, he has already scored two goals.


On June 23, Kanazawa faced Roasso Kumamoto. During the match, Kanazawa struggled to have a possession, even though the ace striker and his teammates made efforts to change the game. While, they successfully kept a clean sheet against Kumamoto. As a result, the match ended in a scoreless tie.

2018年6月25日月曜日

Match Review 20th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at Pikara Stadium on June 23

Okayama  0 Kamatamare Sanuki 1

The total attendance:5,668



This sec, Okayama's starting line-up is the same as the last sec. An experienced defender, Goto was back on the reserve list. This is Seto Great Bridge Derby, so that the match was expected to be very heated.


Three minutes after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a brilliant saving. In the 8th mintue, an attacker, Nakama's attempt hit the post. In the 16th minute, Ueda's corner did not work well. In the 29th minute, a young mid fielder, Tsukagawa failed to provide a cross with his teammates. Five minutes later, Nakama missed the chance to open the score. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to keep pushing forward. In the 38th minute, Ichimori showed another excellent blocking. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Three minutes after the interval, an attacker,Mimura tried to change the game with his mid-range shot, but it was off target.In the 59th minute, an experienced striker, Saito entered the box, provided by Nakama. but he was not able to grasp the chance. Seven minutes later, Saito was replaced by a veteran poacher, Akamine. In the 73rd minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 81st minute, head coach, Nagasawa sent two attackers, Otake and Ricardo Santos to change the game. One minute later, an experienced striker, Ito stroke a mid-range shot, but it was off target. In the 89th minute, he missed another chance in the box. As a result, Okayama were defeated by the rival. They have still continued to fare poorly.

2018年6月21日木曜日

Match Preview 20th Sec : VS Kamatamare Sanuki at Pikara Stadium on June 23

This is Seto Great Bridge Derby so it is expected to be heated regardless both club's position in the league table. An attacker, Nakama played for Sanuki until the last year so that he might be booed by Sanuki fans during the match. Okayama had a loss and a draw against the rival in 2017.


Sanuki's ace attacker is Hara. He has been almost ever-present this season and has scored two goals so far. Another key player is Watanabe. He can be the one to trigger Sanuki's attacking.


At the last sec, Sanuki met Roasso Kumamoto. After the kickoff, Sanuki made a good start, making an opening goal. However, after that, Kamatamare struggled to add a second. In the 71st minute, the game was equalized by Kumamoto. The match ended in a tie.

2018年6月20日水曜日

Match Review 19th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on June 17

Okayama 0 Yokohama FC 0

The total attendance:9,776 



This sec, a veteran striker, Akamine was listed on the reserve list. He was expected to conclude the match. While, Former Fagiano men, Tadokoro and Watanabe started the game.


After the kickoff, an attacker, Nakama entered the box and tried to provide a pass, but nobody was able to receive it and blast a shot. In the 6th minute, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp it. Afterwards, an experienced attacker, Mukuhara agressively kept pushing forward. In the 28th minute, a playmaker, Ueda tried to create a chance. Eight minutes later, his corner was cleared by the opponent. In the 41st minute, an attacker, Ito almost found the net, but it was slightly off target. Three minutes later, Ueda's free kick was denied. First half ended in a scoreless tie.


Five minutes after the interval, Nakama entered the box but he lost the ball, surrounded by the opponent. Two minutes later, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. In the 60th minute, Nakama's attempt was denied by Yokohama's goal keeper, Minami. Three minutes later, Ito nearly smash the net. In the 69th minute, Nakama's shot was side-netted. In the 80th minute, head coach, Nagasawa sent two strikers, Akamine and Fukumoto onto the pitch. Right after that, Ueda's free kick was blocked by Minami. An experienced attacker, Otake came off the bench.During the added time, Ichimori showed a superb saving. The match ended in a tie. 

2018年6月15日金曜日

Match Preview 19th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on June 17

Last year, Yokohama FC ended up in the 10th place. This season, Yokohama can be considered one of the rivals, aiming for the playoffs. In order to stay in the top group of the table, Okayama are expected to defeat the opponent. 


In Yokohama FC, there are two former Fagiano men. The first is an experienced defensive fielder, Watanabe. The second one is a defender, Tadokoro. Watanabe has been constanly-present this term, while,Tadokoro has missed the last sec.


On June 9, Yokohama faced former division 1 club, Omiya Ardija. During the match, the team revealed the lack of ability to win, conceding four goals without their goals. As a result, Yokohama stay in the 8th place after the 18th sec.

2018年6月13日水曜日

Emperor's cup 2018:The club met FC Machida Zelvia at the second round

The long-awaited Emperor's cup finally began. It is known that the cup winner is qualified to AFC Champions League. Since Fagiano belong to the division 2 now, this is an only chance for the club to obtain the ticket to the composition.


This year, Okayama faced FC Machida Zelvia on June 6th at City Light Stadium. On May 27, Okayama defeated Machida at Machida Athletic Stadium in the division 2 league.

On June 6, Okayama's head coach, Nagasawa placed some fresh men in the starting line-up. During the match, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept attacking. However, they couldn't score to clinch the game. Right before the end of the match, Okayama conceded a clincher. As a result, they were eliminated from the Emperor's cup.  

2018年6月11日月曜日

Match Review 18th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Yamaguchi Ishin Park Stadium on June 9

Okayama 0 Renofa Yamaguchi 1

The total attendance:7,902



This sec, the first choice goal keeper, Ichimori was back in the starting line-up. An attacker, Mimura started the game. Brazilian forward, Ricardo Santos was listed on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have possession. In the 7th minute, a striker, Nakama entered the box, provided by a veteran, Akamine and almost found the net. Two minutes later, former Renofa keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. In the 10th minute, Akamine was not able to grasp a chance. In the 25th minute, a defender, Masuda took a header, crossed by a playmaker, Ueda. Eight minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal.Afterwards, they aggressively kept attacking but they were not able to equalize the match.


An experienced attacker, Saito was sent onto the pitch at beginning of the second half. In the 49th minute, Saito's header was blocked by the opponent. In the 66th minute, Nakama's attempt was off target. Seven minutes later, Ueda's set-piece did not work well. In the 77th minute, Nakama stroke a mid-range shot. Two minutes later, an attacker, Ito came off the bench. In the 85th minute, Ueda failed to provide a cross with his team mates. Right after that, he was replaced by Ricardo Santos to the game. Two minutes later, the Brazilian target man failed to make an equalizer with his header. As a result, Okayama were disappointedly defeated by the rival.

2018年6月7日木曜日

Match Preview 18th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Yamaguchi Ishin Park Stadium on June 9

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. On the day, the match is highly expected to be heated with lots of Fagiano supportors coming over from Okayama. In order to finish in the top six, the club are expected to obtain three points.


Before this season, Yamaguchi made an agreement with a new head coach, Shimoda. He made the team younger, acquiring lots of young talents. ONAIWU Ado is one of these. The ace striker has already scored 11 goals so far.


At the last sec, during the first period, Yamaguchi struggled to control the game with two goal behind former division 1 club, JEF Chiba. After the kickoff, Yamaguchi made a great showing. During the added time, Renofa's defender, Mae stroke an equalizer, bringing a point to his team.

2018年6月4日月曜日

Match Review 17th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on June 2

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 2

The total attendance:10,397



This sec, young mid fielder, Takeda started the game. An experienced playmaker, Otake was back on the reserve list. While, former Okayama keeper, Kushibiki played as a starter.


In the 4th minute, Takeda failed to provide a cross with his teammates. Two minutes later, an attacker, Nakama entered the box and tried to smash the net, but it was denied by Kushibiki. In the 11th minute, an experienced defender, Hamada tried to open the score with his header, crossed by an playmaker, Ueda. Three minutes later, Takeda fired a superb mid-range shot, making a lead. In the 30th minute, Hamada's header was saved by Kushibiki. Seven minutes later, Nakama tried to add a second, but it was off target. In the 40th minute, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa's header was blocked blocked by Kushibiki. Right after that, the game was equalized by the rival with a penalty.


Five minutes after the interval, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal. An experienced striker, Saito came off the bench. In the 57th minute, a wingger, Mukuhara's cross was blocked by Kushibiki. Four minutes later, Saito was not able to grasp a chance. One minute later, Takeda was replaced by Otake. In the 70th minute, Akamine's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Hamada made an excellent equalizer with his header. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chance. In the 87th minute, Nakama blazed the ball, but it was off target.Brazillian forward, Ricardo Santos replaced Otake. Fagiano men made efforts to finalize the game, however, the match ended in a tie.

2018年6月1日金曜日

Match Preview 17th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on June 2

Former division 1 club now stay in the 14th place, aiming for top six. In order for Okayama to compete with the top group in the campaign, the home club are required to defeat the rival.


One of the key players is an ace forward, Sakano. He has been constantly present this season and he has scored two goals so far. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Kushibiki plays for Yamagata this term.


On May 27, Yamagata faced Zweigen Kanazawa. During the first period, Yamagata conceded an opening goal and struggled to dominate the game. After the break, the game changed. Montedio showed an excellent upset, defeating the opponent.