This sec, a wingger, Mukuhara was back as a starter from an injury list. Two attackers, Saito and Nakama seemed motivated against their former club. Former Fagiano defender, Ueda started the game.
Three minutes after the kickoff, Nakama shot off target, passed by a young midfield player, Tsukagawa. Two minutes later, the young man tried to open the score. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men kept pressuring against the rival. In the 19th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 23rd minute, a young attacker, Takeda's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. In the 30th minute, Nakama almost found the net. Seven minutes later, a playmaker, Ueda nearly smashed the net.In the 42nd minute, Nakama was not able to grasp another chance. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.
Right after the break, Nakama's header was side-netted. Afterwards, he kept trying to change the game. In the 51st minute, he pushed forward, trying to receive a through pass, but it was offside. In the 61st minute, Mukuhara failed to provide a cross with his teammates in the box. In the 68th minute, a veteran, Akamine headed off, crossed by Ueda. In the 70th minute, Saito and JEONG Chung-Geun came off the bench to change the game. In the 81st minute, Saito failed to make a cross. Four minutes later, Nakama was replaced by an experienced attacker, Otake. Before the end of the match, a centre back, Masuda headed off. As a result, Okayama obtained a point.
On April 28th, in the 10th minute, a veteran, Akamine almost smashed the net with his header from his club's set piece. In the 20th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 34th minute, Nakama stroke a superb header, equalizing the game. Three minutes after the interval, an experienced defender, Hamada made a brilliant clincher. In the 66th minute, Okayama added a third with the rival's own goal. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated the opponent.
An attacker, Minagawa is one of the key players as he scored a goal against Okayama at the 11th sec. He has already scored ten goals so far. An experienced defender, Ueda used to play for Okayama before.
At the last sec, Kumamoto faced Mito Hollyhock. During the match, the clube struggled to take the initiative,conceding three goals. Even though Kumamoto scored two goals, they were not able to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation.
This sec, a veteran striker, Akamine was back in the starting line-up. A young midfield player, Takeda started the game. The club were expected to stay on course for a top-six finish.
After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 4th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a amazing saving. Later, the home club were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 21st minute, a young attacker, Nakama's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Eight minutes later, Nakama was not able to open the score, crossed by a veteran defender, Sawaguchi. In the 34th minute, Takeda smashed the net with a super opening goal, assisted by Nakama. In the 43rd minute, Akamine tried to receive a ball close to Machida's box, but it was denied by Machida's defender.
Six minutes after the break, Nakama missed the chance to add a second. Later, the red-uniformed men agressively kept pushing forward. In the 53rd minute, a playmaker, Ueda's corner did not work out. In the 70th minute, Nakama was replaced by an experienced forward, Saito. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men struggled to push forward. In the 81st minute, Kanayama showed another excellent blocking. One minute later, Saito shot wide. In the 41st minute,Saito failed to provide a cross with Akamine. An experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi came off the bench. Later, Okayama successfully kept a clean sheet and defeated the rival.
On May 27, in the 21st minute, a goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving, encouraging his teammates.In the 41st minute, a young attacker, Nakama's headed off target. 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 73rd minute, a veteran, Akamine made a clincher with a penalty. Later, the red-uniformed men conceded a goal. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated the rival.
Needless to say, Machida's poachers are two experienced strikers such as an ace forward, Suzuki and a veteran striker, Nakajima. They have scored five goals and ten goals respectively. On May 27, Nakajima scored a goal against Okayama.
At the last sec, Machida faced the league leader, Oita Trinita. During the match, Machida's attacking players such as Romero Frank and Nakajima made a strong showing, scoring goals respectively. As a result, they defeated the rival, 3 - 2.
This sec, an experienced centre back, Hamada was back in the starting line-up. Korean striker, JEONG Chung-Geun started the game for the first time in 10 matches. Former Fagiano centre back, Takeda appeared as a starter.
During the match, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 10th minute, the Korean attacker tried to make an attempt. Two minutes later, a young forward, Nakama's shot was over the bar. In the 20th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors. An experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi missed the chance to open the score. In the 32nd minute, JEONG failed to provide a pass with his teammates. A minute later, his shot was denied by Gifu's goal keeper. In the 42nd minute, a forward, Saito failed to make an opener. Two minutes later, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a superb saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.
Six minutes after the break, a young midfielder, Tsukagawa's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Six minutes later, Saito stroke an excellent opening goal, bringing forces to his club. In the 62nd minute, Kanayama made another fantastic saving. Four minutes later, JEONG was replaced by a veteran, Akamine. In the 78th minute, the game was equalized right after Sekido was sent onto the pitch. In the 80the minute, a rookie forward, Fukumoto came off the bench. However, in the 87th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher. At the end of the match, Tsukagawa missed the chance to equal the game.
On April 21, after the kickoff, Akamine kept trying to push forward as a target man. In the 10th minute, he stroke a mid-range shot, but it was off target. In the 21st minute, a rookie defender, Abe almost found the net. Four minutes after the break, Akamine's attempt in the box was off target. In the 78th minute, Brazilian forward, Ricardo Santos came off the bench to change the game. During the added time, Santos tried to make a chance for a clincher, however, the game ended in a scoreless draw.
Former Fagiano defender, Takeda has been constantly present this term. Before this season, He left for Gifu. He knows well about his former club so that Okayama are required to play in a fresh tactics.
At the 36th sec, Gifu tried to take the initiative against Renofa Yamaguchi, however, they conceded an opener with their own goal. Later, they were not able to change the game. Even though Gife scored one goal, they conceded three goals and lost to Yamaguchi.
This sec, former Fukuoka playmaker, Sueyoshi was back in the starting line-up for the first time in four matches. Former Fagiano defender, Shinohara started the game.
After the kickoff, Okayama agressively kept pushing forward. In the 11th minute, a experienced playmaker, Ueda'scorner was cleared by the opponent. In the 20th minute, the visitors conceded an opening goal. Five minutes later, young playmaker, Tsukagawa was replaced by Korean forward, JEONG Chung-Geun due to a sudden accident. In the 38th minute, an experienced forward, Saito's header was denied by Fukuoka's goal keeper, Sugiyama. Four minutes later, Ueda's corner was saved by Sugiyama again. Before the interval, JEONG Chung-Geun stroke a superb equalizer.
Three minutes after the break, a young striker, Nakama failed to make a clincher. In the 60th minute, Ueda tried to smash the net with his free kick. In the 68th minute, JEONG Chung-Geun was not able to grasp another chance. Veteran poacher, Akamine came off the bench. In the 78th minute, a goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 80th minute, an attacker, Otake came in to finalize the match. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to defeat the rival. The match ended in a tie.
On May 6, 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 41st minute, an attacker, Mimura stroke a fantastic equalizer. The first half ended in a tie. In the 66th minute, an experienced striker, Ito made a superb goal, during the added time, the game was shockingly equalized by Fukuoka.
Former Okayama defender, Shinohara has been constantly present this season. He can be the one to watch out for because he knows well about his former club. While, Okayama's experienced playmaker and centre back, Sueyoshi and Hamada must be motivated because they used to play for Fukuoka last year.
At the last sec, Fukuoka faced the rival for the promotion, Omiya Ardija. During the match, Fukuoka mainly took the initiative of the game. Fukuoka's two veterans, Jogo and Yamase scored goals, bringing a victory to his club.
This sec, an experienced attacker,Saito was back as a starting line-up. Young defenders, Kubo and Shimoguchi started the game. A veteran forward, Akamine stood by as a substitute.
Three minutes after the kickoff, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 9th minute, a captain, Kiyama tried to made an equalizer with his header, crossed by a wingger, Mimura. Five minutes later, a playmaker, Ueda almost found the net with his free header. In the 18th minute, an attacker, Nakama tried to smash the net from Ueda's free kick. Seven minutes later, Saito's attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 37th minute, Ueda's free kick was cleared by Niigata. In the 44th minute, Mimura tried to enter the box, but it failed.
Six minutes after the break, Nakama's cross was blocked by Niigata. In the 59th minute, Ueda's free kick was blocked by Niigata's goal keeper. Four minutes later, Akamine and Korean forward, JEONG Chung-Geun were sent onto the pitch. In the 69th minute, Ueda tried to equalize the game. Six minutes later, Nakama stroke an excellent equalizer. Six minutes later, a striker, Ito came off the bench. In the 83rd minute, Nakama's shot was off target. Before the end of the match, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher and were defeated.
