2018年9月27日木曜日

Match Preview 35th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on September 29

On April 8, During the first half, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 9th minute, an attacker,  Nakama's attempt was denied by the opponent. Five minutes later, his another effort was sided-netted. In the 54th minute, Nakama missed another chance for an opening goal. In the 70th minute, a penalty was given to Okayama. An experienced striker, Saito gave a lead to his team. Afterwards, Okayama successfully defeated the rival. 


One of the key players is former Japan international, Yasuda. He has been constantly present this season and has scored six goals even though he plays as a defender. 


At the last sec, during the match, Niigata struggled to keep pushing forward. In the 61st minute, a veteran, Yano came off the bench to change the game. In the 80th minute, he made a clincher, bringing three straight victories to his club.

2018年9月24日月曜日

Match Review 34th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium on September 22

Okayama 0 Ventforet Kofu 2

The total attendance:6,810   



This sec, a wingger, Takahashi was back in the starting line-up due to another wingger, Mukuhara's injury during the training. An experienced chance maker, Ito started the game. Two powerful strikers, JEONG Chung-Geun and Ricardo Santos stood by as a substitute.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Korean striker, Lee Yong-Jae tried to possess a ball in the box, provided by a wingger, Mimura. Two minutes later, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 12th minute, Takahashi tried to provide a pass with the Korean forward. In the 17th minute, Lee failed to give a pass to his teammate in the box. In the 30th minute, a playmaker, Ueda's free kick was denied. Right after that, the rival added a second. Later, the red-uniformed men struggled to keep pushing forward.


After the interval, the game remained the same. Therefore, in the 58th minute, head coach, Nagasawa sent two attackers onto the pitch such as Ricardo Santos and Otake, in order to change the game. Right after that, Ricardo Santos's header was off target. Afterwards, Okayama were forced to play in their own side. In the 80th minute, Ito was replaced by Korean poacher, JEONG Chung-Geun. One minute later, Mimura's attempt was offside. Two minutes later, they almost found the net. During the added time, Ueda's corner was saved by Kofu's goal keeper. As a result, Okayama lost to the former division 1 club.

2018年9月20日木曜日

Match Preview 34th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium on September 22

On March 21, In the 21st minute, an experienced defender,Goto smashed the net with his fantastic header. In the 29th minute, Korean forward, Lee Yong-jae got injured and was replaced by an attacker, Nakama. In the 52nd minute, a wing half, Mukuhara's attempt was ballooned miles over the bar. Later, Nagasawa's men successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.


The former division 1 club now struggled to compete for the top group of the league. Their priority is to get back to the upper league. A new head coach, Ueno has been making efforts to lead his club into the top group of the league.


At the 33rd Sec, right after the kickoff, Kofu conceded an opening goal. However, during the second period, Kofu aggressively kept pushing forward and took the initiative. In the 83rd minute, Kofu made an equalizer
and successfully got a point. 

2018年9月17日月曜日

Match Review 33rd Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at City Light Stadium on September 15

Okayama 2 Kyoto Sanga 2

The total attendance:13,851



This sec, a young centre back, Kubo started the game for the first time in his carrer. An experinced playmaker, Ueda was back in the starting line-up. Two powerful strikers, JEONG Chung-Geun and Ricardo Santos stood by as a substitute.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, a forward, Saito pushed forward and made a cross. Even though it was blocked by the Sanga's defender, a corner was given to Okayama. Right after that, Korean chance-taker, Lee Yong-Jae smashed the net with his superb header, assisted by Ueda. In the 16th minute, Ueda failed to add a second with his mid-range shot. Five minutes later, the match was equalized by the rival. In the 37th minute, Saito tried to provide a cross, but noboby was in the box. Later, Kyoto had more possession.


Three minutes after the interval, Saito missed the chance for a second. Right after that, a wingger, Mukuhara's attempet was denied by the opponent. In the 54th minute, a young striker, Nakama found the net with a fantastic goal. In the 57th minute, Saito nearly added a third. In the 65th minute, JEONG Chung-Geun came off the bench. In the 73rd minute, Mukuhara's was blocked by Kyoto's goal keeper. Three minutes later, his attempt was off target. In the 87th minute, Nakama was replaced by Ricardo Santos. In the 88th minute, Ueda was not able to grasp the chance for a clincher. Afterward, the game was shockingly equalized by the rival.

2018年9月13日木曜日

Match Preview 33rd Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at City Light Stadium on September 15

On March 21, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. Three minutes after the kickoff, a centre back, Hamada's header was over the bar, crossed by an experienced playmaker,Sueyoshi. The first half ended in a tie. In the 49th mintue, Hamada made an excellent opener with his header. In the 63rd minute, Nakama almost added a second,but his  shot hit the post. Bofore the added time, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a super blocking to keep a clean sheet.


Kyoto has been struggling around the bottom of the league. Head coach, Nunobe was dismissed and the club made a deal with an assistant head coach, Bosko Gurovski as their manager. Their priority this term is to survive in the division 2.


At the last sec, Kyoto faced Zweigen Kanazawa at their home stadium. During the match, they struggled to create chances, while, Kyoto defenders made a great showing and kept a clean sheet against Kanazawa. The match ended in a scoreless tie. 

2018年9月10日月曜日

Match Review 32nd Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on September 9

Okayama 0 JEF United Chiba 2 

The total attendance:5,470



This sec, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae was back in the starting-line up from an injury list for the first time in almost five months. Two experienced attackers, Saito and Ito were expected to play as a chance maker.


During the match, it was raining so that the pitch was so slippy. Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal by Chiba's target man, Ibusuki. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to Nagasawa 's men. However, Saito failed to equalize the game. Later, the red-uniformed men struggled to have a possession. In the 33rd minute, Ito's free kick did not work well. Two minutes later, the Korean striker tried to push forward to change the game, but he was stopped by Chiba's defender. In the 44th minute, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to grasp another chance. Afterwards, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a superb blocking.


Right after the kickoff, Okayama had several set-pieces, but all were cleared by the rival. In the 55th minute, Kanayama made another fine saving. Two minutes later, a penalty was given to Chiba because of centre back, Masuda's hand ball. Fagiano conceded a second. Three minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae's header was off target. In the 70th minute, Saito was replaced by another Korean attacker, JEONG Chung-Geun. Five minutes later, he made an attempt, but it was blocked. Brazilian target man, Ricardo Santos came off the bench. In the 88th minute, the Brazilian forward was not able to strike a shot on target. As a result, the home club were disappointedly defeated.

2018年9月7日金曜日

Match Preview 32nd Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on September 9

On May 3, during the first half, Okayama struggled to possess a ball. 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. In the 56th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 68th minute, shockingly, a centre back, Hamada was sent off. Later, Afterwards, Nagasawa's men were not able to finish the game in a draw.


Chiba's target man, Ibusuki is one of the key players. he has been constantly present and has scored six goals. He also plays a role as a chance-maker. Fagiano's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Chiba met Renofa Yamaguchi. During the match, Chiba aggressively kept pushing forward. Before the break, they opened the score. During the second period, the former division 1 club added three goals including Ibusuki's clincher.

2018年9月4日火曜日

Match Review 31st Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Tochigi Green Stadium on September 1

Okayama 1 Tochigi SC 0

The total attendance:3,890 



This sec, a young defender, Shimoguchi was listed as a starter due to veteran, Goto's injury. An experienced playmaker, Ueda was back in the starting line-up. While, Tochigi's ace forward, Oguro started the game.


Two minutes after the kickoff, an experienced centre back, Masuda stroke an excellent header, assisted by a midfield player, Sueyoshi. Afterwards, the red uniformed-men struggled to create chances. In the 20th minute, a playmaker, Sekido failed to make a cross. In the 33rd minute, Ueda almost added a second. In the 43rd minute, a young attacker, Nakama tried to go forward with Ueda. Before the end of the first period, Ueda failed to provide a cross.


Two minutes after the break, an attacker, Saito failed to receive a pass from Sueyoshi. Three minutesa later, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a superb saving. In the 56th minute, Nakama made an attempt, but it was blocked by the rival. Two minutes later, he was replaced by Korean striker, JEONG Chung-Geun to make a clincher. However, Nagasawa's men struggled to keep pushing forward. In the 74th minute, a wingger, Mukuhara's shot was off target. Afterwards, Nagasawa sent two men, Takeda and Sawaguchi onto the pitch. As a result, Okayama successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.