2018年7月28日土曜日

Match Preview 26th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at City Light Stadium on July 29

After the kickoff, Okayama were obviously in the driving seat. In the 9th minute, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa almost found the net, crossed by Ueda. In the 27th minute, he made a superb opener with his header. In the 70th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet, defeating the rival at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY.


In June, Tokushima made an agreement with Nigeria attacker, Peter Utaka, who was the goal-scoring leader in the division 1 league 2016 season. He can be the one to watch out.


At the 25th sec, Tokushima faced former division 1 club, Avispa Fukuoka. During the match, Utaka showed an phenomenal performance, scoring two goals to secure the club's victory. As a result, they made straight wins.

2018年7月26日木曜日

Match Review 25th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND Soft Stadium on July 25

Okayama 0 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:4,675 



This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed some fresh players. A defender, Masuda was back in the starting line-up. Korean attacker, JEONG Chung-Geun started the game for the first time since he joined the club this summer. A veteran, Akamine was expected to finallize the game.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a corner was given to Okayama, but they were not able to grasp the chance. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men struggled to push forward. In the 15th minute, their another corner was blocked by the opponent. In the 27th minute, Akamine nearly smashed the net with  his header. Three minutes later, an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi's attempt was over the crossbar. In the 35th minute, Sueyoshi failed to provide a cross with his corner. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the interval, a captain, Kiyama tried to open the score. In the 59th minute, an attacker, Mimura's shot was blocked by former Fagiano goal keeper, Kushibiki. Two minutes later, JEONG Chung-Geun was replaced by an experienced attacker, Saito. In the 67th minute, Saito missed the chance for an opener. In the 78th minute, a striker, Nakama was sent onto the pitch to change the game. One minute later, Okayama's corner was cleared by the rival. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chance. Therefore, during the added time, Okayama conceded a clincher and lost to Yamagata.

2018年7月24日火曜日

Match Preview 25th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND Soft Stadium on July 25

In the 6th minute, an attacker, Nakama entered the box and tried to smash the net, but it was denied by Kushibiki. In the 14th minute, a young mid fielder, Takeda fired a superb mid-range shot, making a lead. Before the break, the game was equalized by the rival with a penalty. Five minutes after the interval, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal. Afterwards, Hamada made an excellent equalizer with his header. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


Needless to say, the rival's key player is an ace forward, Sakano. He has been constantly present this season and he has scored six goals so far. Okayama defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Yamagata faced former division 1 club, Albirex Niigata. During the first period, Yamagata showed good performances and scored an opening goal. After the break, the game changed. Before the end of the match, Yamagata conceded two goals and lost to Niigata.

2018年7月22日日曜日

Match Review 24th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on July 21

Okayama 0 Ehime FC 2

The total attendance:3,135



This sec, a veteran defender, Sawaguchi was back in the starting line-up. Okayama's new players, a defender, Takahashi and Korean mid fielder, JEONG Chung-Geun were listed on the reserve list for the first time since they joind the club.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Nagasawa's men conceded an opening goal. Four minutes later, a young attacker, Nakama tried to get closer to the box. In the 18th minute, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa was not able to receive a pass from a game captain, Ueda. In the 28th minute, Ueda tried to equalize the game with his free kick. Six minutes later, a centre back, Hamada's attempt was off target. In the 40th minute, Nakama entered the box and stroke a shot. Afterwards, a goal keeper, Kanayama showed a find saving.


Six minutes after the interval, an experienced attacker, Ito's free kick was cleared by the opponent. In the 56th minute, Nakama was not able to make an attempt, crossed by a wingger, Mukuhara. In the 61st minute, Ueda was replaced by a veteran striker, Akamine. Right after that, Nakama missed anoter chance. In the 66th minute, an experienced attacker, Otake came off the bench. Three minutes later, the red-uniformed men conceded a goal. Right after taht, Takahashi was sent onto the pitch to change the game. In the 75th minute, a veteran attacker, Saito almost found the net. After that, Okayama were not able to smash the net and defeated. 

2018年7月20日金曜日

Match Preview 24th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on July 21

At the 7th sec, four minutes after the kickoff, an experienced striker, Saito tried to open the score with his header, crossed by a playmaker, Sueyoshi. In the 21st minute, a penalty was given to the rival due to a defender, Hamada's foul. Ehime's ace forward, Kawahara made an opener. Afterwards, Okayama made efforts to equalize the game, but, as a result, Okayama were defeated for the first time this term.


During the first period of the season, the rival club removed their head coach, Mase from his post and made a deal with new head coach, Kawai. He is the youngest head coach of J League.


At the last sec, Ehime FC faced Tokushima Vortis at Shikoku derby. During the match, Ehime struggled to have possession, but their defenders made efforts to keep a clean sheet. Before the end of the game, Ehime made a clincher, obtaining three points.

2018年7月19日木曜日

Match Review 23rd Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga at City Light Stadium on July 16

Okayama 0 Matsumoto Yamaga 0 

The total attendance:7,780 



This sec, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa didn't appear due to his suspension. Instead, an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi started the game. While, former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara was listed on the starting line-up.


Nine minutes after the kickoff, former Matsumoto defender, Goto took a header, crossed by an attacker, Ito. In the 16th minute, Ito almost found the net, provided by a striker, Nakama. Five minutes later, a goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fantstic blocking. In the 27th minute, Ito was not able to grasp another chance. Six minutes later, Nakama tried to keep a ball close to the opponent's goal. In the 36th minute, he entered the box but he was blocked by Matsumoto's defender. Four minutes later, he nearly smashed the net. Right after that, a playmaker, Ueda's attempt was slightly over the bar. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Nakama almost made an opener. In the 59th minute, an attacker, Mukuhara stroke a shot, but it was blocked by Matsumoto's goal keeper. In the 64th minute, Sueyoshi missed the chance to open the score with his free kick. Two minutes later, a veteran forward, Akamine came off the bench. Afterwards, Sueyoshi was replaced by a midfielder, Sekido. In the 80th minutes, an experinced forward, Saito made an attempt, but it was blocked by the visitors. During the added time, Ueda's corner did not work well. As a result, the home team obtained only one point.

2018年7月13日金曜日

Match Preview 23rd Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga at City Light Stadium on July 16

On March 17, after the kickoff, Okayama defenders were forced to keep taking care of the opponent's attacking. However, in the 35th minute, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa stroke an excellent mid-range shot, opening the score. Two minutes later, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. In the 77th minute, the game was equalized by Matsumoto. As a result, the match ended in a tie. 
 

Former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara is one of the key players. He has been constantly present this term. He hasalready scored two goals. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care. 
 

At the last sec, Matsumoto faced former division 1 club, Albirex Niigata. During the match, Matsumoto showed phenomenal performances. Matsumoto's ace striker, Takasaki scored two goals, securing their victory. They successfully made three straight wins.

2018年7月9日月曜日

Match Review 22nd Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on July 7

Okayama 1 Tokyo Verdy 0

The total attendance: 6,792



This sec, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama started the game. A veteran forward, Akamine and a rookie attacker, Fukumoto were listed on the reserve list.


Four minutes after the kickoff, an wingger, Mukuhara failed to provide a cross. In the 12th minute, an attacker, Nakama's attempt was off target. Seven minutes later, Nakama was not able to grasp another chance. In the 22nd minute, a playmaker, Ueda's corner was blocked by Verdy goal keeper. Four minutes later, Ueda tried to provide a pass with a young midfielder, Tsukagawa, but it didn't work. In the 37th minute, Kanayama made a fine saving, encouraging his teammates. In the 38th minute, Saito was able to strike a shot. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Nine minutes after the break, Mukuhara made a cross, but it was cleared by the opponent. In the 59th minute, Nakama smashed the net with his superb header, crossed by Mukuhara. Four minutes later, Ueda's attempt was off target. Later, he was replaced by an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi. One minute later, Kanayama showed another excellent saving. A veteran forward, Akamine came off the bench. In the 76th minute, Sueyoshi's free kick did not work well. Afterwards, a rookie forward,
Fukumoto was sent onto the pitch. However, the red-uniformed men were not able to add a second. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated the rival.

2018年7月6日金曜日

Match Preview 22nd Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on July 7

The 15th sec took place on May 18. Due to the heavy rain, both team struggled to have possession. In the 20th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 35th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a brilliant saving. After the game restarted, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward, but they were not able to obtain any points.


This season, Brazilian forward, Douglas Vieira has been in a good form. He has been ever-present this term and already scored six goals so far.


At the last sec, Tokyo met Kamatamare Sanuki in Sanuki's home. Three minutes after the kickoff, Tokyo's forward,Hayashi stroke an opening goal. However, afterwards, They struggled to keep pushing forward and conceded three goals.

2018年7月4日水曜日

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

Okayama 3  Zweigen Kanazawa 3  

The total attendance:7,070  



This sec, a veteran side back, Goto was back in the starting line-up. A veteran striker, Akamine stood by as a substitute. He was expected to finalize the game. The rival's key player, Kiyohara started the game. 

During the first half, Okayama aggressively tried to take the initiative of the match.In the 10th minute, a dribbler, Nakama smashed the net, bringing a lead to the host club. In the 13rd minute, he received a ball in the box, but he missed the chance. In the 26th minute, an experienced attacker, Saito's header was an offside. In the 40th minute, Nakama's shot was denied by Kanazawa's keeper. Four minutes later, a penalty was given to the visitors and the game was equalized. The first period ended in a tie.


Six minutes after the break, the opponent added a second. In the 59th minute, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa made a fantastic equalizer with his mid-range shot. However, right after that Kanazawa added a third. In the 67th minute, Saito nearly found the net. Three minutes later, an experienced striker, Ito equalized the game with his excellent header, crossed by Saito. Akamine came off the bench. In the 78th minute, a centre back, Hamada almost made a clincher with his header. Afterwards, Nagasawa sent two attackers, Otake and Ricardo Santos to conclude the game. Before the end of the game, Santos's attempt was off target. As a result, the match ended in a tie.

2018年7月2日月曜日

Match Review 15th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on May 18 and June 27

Okayama 0 Tokyo Verdy 1

The total attendance:6,709 



This sec was disrupted at the 62th minute due to the thunder storm on May 18th and the rest of the game took place on June 27th. It was very unusual in J League's history.


During the match, both teams struggled to perform well because of the heavy rainy. In the 2nd minute, an experienced playmaker, Ueda's corner was blocked by the rival. Eight minutes later, a veteran striker, Akamine's header was denied by Tokyo's goal keeper. In the 14th minute, he showed another header, but it was off target. Six minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 30th minute, an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi's free kick was cleared by the opponent. Five minutes later, a goal keeper, Kanayama, who made a debut for Okayama this sec,showed a brilliant saving. Right before the break, Sueyoshi failed to equalize the game with his mid-range shot.


Three minutes after the interval, an attacker, Nakama tried to smash the net, crossed by Sueyoshi. In the 52nd minute, Nakama was not able to make an equalizer. Later, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward. Ten minutes later, the game was temporary stopped due to the thunder. Afterwards, it was disrupted. On June 27th, the match restarted from the 62nd minute. In the 65th minute, a poacher, Saito nearly found the net. Two minutes later, his another shot was off target. Afterwards, head coach, Nagasawa sent three attacking players such Otake, Ricardo Santos and Takeda to change the game. However, Fagiano were not able to obtain any points.