2018年11月26日月曜日

2018 Season Review: Lack of shooting ability

Before 2018 season, the club made a deal with several attacking players. However, their total score is 39 goals, which is less than the last year, 44 goals. The club revealed the lack of ability to win.


Okayama's top scorer is a young attacker, Nakama. He constanly showed well-performances and scored  eight goals.  Needless to say, he was the key player in attacking. Therefore, the club were expected to keep him for the next year.


Other attackers such as Ito, Akamine and Lee Yong-Jae were not able to play constantly becasue of injuries or their poor conditin.  A target man, Ricardo Santos betrayed the expectations of the club. His season ended with no goals.


In order to promote to the division 1 next year, their attacking strength needs to be more improved. The club are expected to aquire talented chance-maker.

2018年11月20日火曜日

Match Review 42nd Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on November 17

Okayama 0 Omiya Ardija 1

The total attendance:8,861



This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed two Korean strikers, Lee Yong-Jae and JEONG Chung-Geun in the starting line-up. An experienced attacker, Otake started the game. While, former Fagiano player, Sakai played as a starter.


After the kickoff, Okayama tried to take the initiative of the match. In the 5th minute, a young attacker, Nakama missed the chance to open the score. JEONG Chung-Geun tried to create a chance, provided by Otake, but it was offside. In the 19th minute, a young defender, Shimoguchi's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. In the 30th minute, Nakama tried to smash the net, but it was denied by Omiya's goal keeper, Shiota. Three minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae failed to make a cross. In the 40th minute, Otake almost found the net. Right after that, his cross was cleared by the opponent. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.



During the second half, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 47th minute, a playmaker, Ueda's corner was stopped by Shiota. Five minutes later, the rival's midfielder, Shimada was sent off. In the 55th minute, Lee Yong-Jae tried to get closer to the Omiya's box, but it was offside. Eight minutes later, Sawaguchi came in. Four minutes later, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 72nd minute, Nagasawa sent two strikers, Saito and Akamine to equalize the match. Five minutes later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa shot side. In the 86th minute, an experienced centre back headed off. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to make it tie. This season, Okayama finished in the 15th position with 53 points this season.

2018年11月15日木曜日

Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on November 17

On April 14, after the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have possession. In the 9th minute, they conceded an opening goal by Omiya's ace attacker, Omae. Two minutes later, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. An experienced playmaker, Ueda tried to equalize the game, but his free kick was denied by the opponent's keeper. After the break, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 52nd minute, Nakama got a foul close to Omiya's box. Ueda smashed the net with his beautful free kick. In the 77th minute, veteran forward, Akamine nearly finalized the match. The match ended in a tie.


Former Fagiano attacker, Sakai is one of the key players. He has been constantly present this season. He has scored three goals with 35 appearances. The rival still have the chance for the playoffs so that they are expected to be highly motivated.


At the last sec, Omiya met Montedio Yamagata in their home stadium. During the match, Omiya mainly took the initiative of the match, scoring two goals. Even though they conceded one goal during the added time of the second half, they successfully boosted their hopes of advancing for the playoffs.

2018年11月12日月曜日

Match Review 41st Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on November 10

Okayama 1 Yokohama FC 2

The total attendance:10,978



This sec, two experienced players, Lee Yong-Jae, Hamada and Sekido were back in the starting line-up. A veteran forward, Akamine stood by as a substitute. Former Fagiano playmaker, Watanabe was listed on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, a young striker, Nakama and Lee Yong-Jae tried to push forward, but they struggled to exceed the opponent's solid defence. In the 3rd minute, the visitors easily conceded an opening goal. Four minutes later, Nakama tried to take behind the rival's defence line, but it was offside. In the 22nd minute, Nakama failed to provide a cross with his teammates in the box. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 38th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama made an excellent stopping. In the 43rd minute, Nakama tried to made a cross, but it didn't work.


Akamine came off the bench at the beginning of the second half. In the 49th minute, the rival doubled the lead. In the 58th minute, Akamine headed side, provided by an experienced playmaker, Ueda. Right after that, the veteran poacher was not able to grasp another chance. In the 61st minute, an attacker, Otake was sent onto the pitch. Seven minutes later, Hamada headed side. In the 75th minute, Otake smashed the net, encouraging his teammates. In the 79th minute, Lee Yong-Jae missed the chance to equalize the game. Afterwards, Akamine almost made an equalizer. During the added time, Nakama's header was over the crossbar.
 

2018年11月8日木曜日

Match Preview 41st Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on November 10

On June 17, after the kickoff, an attacker, Nakama entered the box and tried to provide a pass, but nobody was able to receive it and blasted a shot. In the 6th minute, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp it. In the 41st minute, an attacker, Ito almost found the net, but it was slightly off target. Seven minutes after the interval, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. In the 63rd minute, Ito nearly smash the net. During the added time, Ichimori showed another superb saving. The match ended in a tie. 


Yokohama's key player is Ibba. This Norwegian ace striker has scored 17 goals so far this season. Okayama's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Yokohama FC met their promotion rival,Oita Trinita. During the match, Yokohama aggressively kept pushing forward. Even through they conceded an opening goal, Yokohama scored three goals, defeating the former division 1 club. 

2018年11月6日火曜日

Match Review 40th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on November 4

Okayama 0 Renofa Yamaguchi 1

The total attendance:8,467   



This sec, a rookie defender, Abe was back in starting line-up. A young defender, Shimoguchi started as a wingger.This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY so that match was expected to be heated.


Five minutes after the kickoff, a young striker, Nakama's crossed by the opponent's defender. In the 15th minute, a veteran poacher, Akamine headed over the cross bar. Five minutes later, a young midfielder, Takeda's attempt was blocked by the rival. In the 34th minute, a veteran goal keeper, Kanayama made a fine stopping. One minute later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa almost found the net with his header. In the 40th minute, Nakama was not able to grasp a chance. Before the break, Tsukagawa missed the chance to open the score. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Ten minutes after the interval, Tsukagawa stroke a mid-range shot, provided by Akamine. In the 59th minute, Nakama nearly smashed the net with his volley shot. One minute later, Tsukagawa was replaced by a attacker, Sekido. In the 65th minute, Nagasawa's men conceded a opening goal. In the 72nd minute, Korean forward, JEONG Chung-Geun came off the bench to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 80th minute, Brazilian target man, Ricardo Santos came in. In the 88th minute, the Korean striker shot side. During the added time, an experienced wingger, Mimura failed to equalize the game. As a result, home club lost at the derby.

2018年11月2日金曜日

Match Preview 40th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on November 4

On June 9, during the match, Okayama struggled to have possession. In the 7th minute, an attacker, 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 33rd minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. After the break, the game remained the same. Before the end of the match, Brazilian target man, Ricardo Santos came off
the bench to change the game, but, as a result, Okayama were disappointedly defeated by the rival.


This season, Yamaguchi's head coach, Shimoda has managed his club well. During the first half of this season, the club's performance was a big surprise. One of the key players is ONAIWU Ado. The ace striker has already scored 21 goals so far.


At the last sec, Yamaguchi met Tochigi SC. During the match, Renofa aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 42nd minute, the ace forward smashed the net with his superb opening goal. As a result, they successfully defeated the Tochigi.