2019年8月30日金曜日

Match Preview 30th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Ishin Me-Life Stadium on September 1

On June 15th, Okayama hosted Yamaguchi for PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. During the first half, the home club aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 31st minute, Nakama almost smashed the net with his mid-range attempt.The first half ended in a scoreless tie. After the break, in the 68th minute, Nakama's header hit the post. In the 84th minute, a playmaker, Takeda stroke an excellent mid-range opener. In the 89th minute, the game was equalized by the rival. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


One of the key players, Kudo struggled to become a firm fixture in the starting line-up, however, he has been constantly present so far this season. He has scored three goals with 21 appearances. He mainly plays the role to change the game.


At the last sec, Yamaguchi welcomed V・Varen Nagasaki. During the match, Yamaguchi were overpowered by the rival's attacking. In the first period, Yamaguchi conceded two goals. After the break, they conceded another two goals. In the 75th minute, Kudo came off the bench to change the game but his club were not able to smash the net.

2019年8月27日火曜日

Match Review 29th Sec : VS FC Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on August 25

Okayama 0 FC Machida Zelvia 3

The total attendance:9,354 



This sec, an experienced defender, Hamada was back in the starting line-up. A new signing, Yamamoto started the game. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. Former Fagiano attacker, JEONG Chung-Geun was on the reserve list.


In the 6th minute, corner was given to Okayama, but an experienced playmaker, Ueda's cross did not go well. In the 21st minute, his free kick was cleared by the opponent. One minute later, an ace striker, Lee Yong-Jae took a header, but it was denied by the rival. In the 28th minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 40th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving.


In the 56th minute, a wingger, Mimura came off the bench to change the game. In the 60th minute, nobody could receive Ueda's corner. Five minutes later, a young forward, Nakano came in. In the 67th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded a second. Eight minutes later, they conceded a clincher. In the 77th minute, Lee Yong-Jae was replaced by a veteran, Akamine. However, they struggled to create chances. As a result, Arima's man were defeated by Machida.

2019年8月25日日曜日

Emperor's cup 2019:The club failed to advance to the next round.

On August 14th, Okayama welcomed 2018 J League division 1 champion, Kawasaki Frontale at City Light Stadium. This match, some fresh players were placed in the starting line-up such as a new signing,Nishimura and a young forward, Nakano.


During the match, Okayama agressively kept pushing forward. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Right after the break, Nakano smashed the net with an excellent opening goal. Okayama's defenders made efforts, trying to keep a clean sheet, but during the added time, the game was equalized by the rival.


During the extention, Brazilian striker, LEO MINEIRO aggressively tried to make a clincher. However, before the end of the match, the home club conceded a clincher. As a result, Okayama lost the ticket to the next round.

2019年8月23日金曜日

Match Preview 29th Sec : VS FC Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on August 25

On June 23rd, Okayama visited Machida. Six minutes after the kickoff, Lee Yong-Jae smashed the net with an excellent opening goal, assisted by young attacker, Kubota. Later, the visitors struggled to have a possession. In the 15th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving.  In the 37th minute, playmaker, Sekido almost added a second.  Two minutes after the break, an experienced centre back, Hamada tried to find the net, but it was blocked by the rival. In the 76th minute, Okayama conceded an equalizer. In the 41st minute, CHOI Jung Won nearly made a clincher. As a result, the match ended in a tie. 


This summer, Machida signed with a young attacker, Hirato used to play for the club on a loan from 2018 Asian Champion, Kashima Antlers. He can be the one to watch out for.


At the 28th sec, Machida visited Tochigi. During the match, both club struggled to create chances while both defenders made a strong showing. As a result, the game ended in a scoreless tie.

2019年8月20日火曜日

Match Review 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at Denka Big Swan Stadium on August 17

Okayama 3 Albirex Niigata 0

The total attendance:14,583



This sec, two new signings such as defender Masuya and attacker, Yamamoto were listed in the starting line-up. A young forward, Nakano stood by as a substitute. While, Niigata's ace forward, Leonardo was back as a starter.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to Okayama. Yamamoto tried to open the score, provided by an experienced playmaker, Ueda, but it was cleared by the opponent. In the 8th minute, Masuya headed off, crossed by Ueda. In the 18th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 24th minute, Korean forward, Lee Yong-Jae headed off. Four minutes later, Ueda's free kick was side-netted. In the 32nd minute, an attacker, Nakama blazed a fantastic opening goal.


Three minutes after the break, Yamamoto almost added a second. In the 63rd minute, he smashed the net with his excellent goal, assisted by Lee Yong-Jae. Three minutes later, Masuya was replaced by defender, Hiroki. In the 74th minute, Nakano came off the bench to secure the victory. In the 76th minute, Nakano nearly added a clincher. In the 81st minute, Ichimori made another good saving. Five minutes later, Ueda was replaced by an experienced wingger, Mimura. During the added time, a penalty was given to the red-uniformed-men. Lee Yong-Jae made clincher.

2019年8月17日土曜日

Match Review 27th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on August 10

Okayama 0 Omiya Ardija 1

The total attendance: 9,193 



This sec, a young attacker, Kubota was back in the starting line-up. An ace forward, Lee Yong-Jae started the game as a centre forward. He was expected to conclude the game. While, Omiya's Swedish target man, Robin Simovic played as starter.


One minute after the kickoff, Lee Yong-Jae almost found the net with his header, crossed by an attacker, Nakama. In the 10th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori made a fine saving. Three minutes later, he showed another excellent saving. In the 20th minute, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to grasp a chance. In the 40th minute, Nakama nearly smashed the net. One minute later, Lee Yong-Jae headed off. In the 43rd minute, a free kick was given to Okayama,but the set-piece was denied by Omiya's goal keeper. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Ichimori made a good saving, One minute later, he saved his club again. In the 56th minute, Lee Yong-Jae entered the box and try to open the score but his attempt was off target. In the 61st minute, Ichimori denied the rival's free kick. In the 65th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. One minute later, an experienced wingger, Mimura was sent onto the pitch. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 80th minute, a young striker, Nakano came off the bench. In the 42th minute, the Korean poacher, failed to break Omiya's line. 

2019年8月15日木曜日

Match Preview 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at Denka Big Swan Stadium on August 17

On April 7th, Okayama welcomed Niigata. Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to the home club. A playmaker, Ueda's penalty was stopped by Niigata's goal keeper, Otani, but young attacker, Nakama smashed the net. Afterwards, the first period ended in a tie.


Right after the interval, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae blazed fantastic goal. The Korean ace forward doubled the club's lead with his fine strike. However, afterwards, Okayama suffered from Niigata's massive attacks. In the 73rd minute, the home club conceded a goal. During the added time, a defender, Masuda came off the bench to close the game, but right before the end, the match was shockingly equalized by the rival.


Former Gainare Tottori forward, Leonardo is one of the key players in Niigata. Okayama defenders are required to mark the Brazilian attacker with an extra care.

2019年8月12日月曜日

At Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium on July 27

Since March 2011 it has been called Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium for the naming rights. 



The roof area is much smaller than City Light Stadium therefore, rain coat is a must when it rains.


This stadium can accommodate 17,000 people.  



There is shuttle bus service between Kofu station and the stadium.


2019年8月8日木曜日

Match Preview 27th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on August 10

On April 3rd, Okayama met Omiya. During the first half, the visitors struggled to creat chances. In the 37th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Right before the interval, an experienced attacker, Saito missed the chance to smash the net. In the 62nd minute, Saito successfully found the net, assisted by Ueda. Later, Okayama suffered from the host's countercharge.After that, the visitors shockingly conceded two goals. As a result, the red-uniformed men were defeated by former division 1 club.


Swedish target man, Robin Simovic is one of the key players in Omiya. He is now in a good form and has already scored five goals so far this season. Fagiano defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Omiya hosted Montedio Yamagata. The match was very exciting. During the first half, Simovic smashed the net twice after Omiya conceded an opening goal. After the break, both clubs added a goal respectively and home club successfully defeated the rival.

2019年8月6日火曜日

Match Review 26th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on August 4

Okayama 0 Ehime FC 2

The total attendance:4,556



This sec, veteran forward, Akamine and an attacker, Sekido were back in the starting line-up. Young strikers, Nakano and Takeda stood by as a substitute. Former Fagiano forward, Fujimoto started the game.


During the first half, Okayama struggled to push forward to the opponent's side. In the 7th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori blocked Ehime's free kick. Five minutes later, Okayama almost conceded an opener. In the 14h minute, Ichimori made another beautiful saving. Three minutes later, an attacker, Nakama tried to smash the net with his long-range attempt. In the 29th minute, Arima's men conceded an opening goal. Seven minutes later, Fujimoto added a second. In the 44th minute, Ichimori denied the rival's attempt. Three minutes later, he made another fine saving.


Right after the interval, Akamine was replaced by Nakano. In the 50th minute, Nakama blazed the shot, but it was denied by Ehime's goal keeper. Two minute, Korean striker, Lee Yong-Jae's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. In the 73rd minute, Ichimori denied Ehime's third. In the 77th minute, an experienced attacker, Mimura came off the bench. In the 87th minute, Sekido tried to find the net, but it was blocked by the home club. Right after that, he was replaced by Takeda. During the added time, Takeda's attempt was denied by Ehime.

2019年8月2日金曜日

Match Preview 26th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on August 4

On June 1st, Okayama hosted Ehime at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. In the 26th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 39th minute, Nakano smashed the net with a fantastic opener. Four minutes later, Ichimori made another great saving. Two minutes after the break, Nakano tried to add a second. In the 59th minute, Lee Yong-Jae failed to double the advantage. In the 75th minute, Nakano headed off target, crossed by Kubota. As a result, the home club successfully defeated the rival.


Former Fagiano forward, Fujimoto is one of key players in Ehime. He has scored five goals with 23 appearances so far. Veteran attacker, Yamase has been constantly present this season. He is also the one to watch out for.


On July 7th, Ehime faced V・VAREN Nagasaki. During the match, Ehime aggressively kept pushing forward, scoring four goals. Even through they conceded a goal afterwards, Ehime successfully defeated the Nagasaki.

2019年8月1日木曜日

Match Review 25th Sec : VS Kashiwa Reysol at City Light Stadium on July 31

Okayama 0 Kashiwa Reysol 4

The total attendance:11,148



This sec, two young attackers, Kubota and Nakano were back in the starting line-up. Two veteran playmakers, Kiyama and Ueda were expected to control the game.


During the match, Okayama struggled to have a possession. In the 2nd minute, the home club conceded an opener due to their mistake. Five minutes later, the rival added a second. In the 18th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 26th minute, Korean attacker, Lee Yong-Jae head off, crossed by Ueda. In the 35th minute, Ichimori showed anther fine saving. In the 43th minute, Ueda's free kick was denied by Kashiwa's defender. In the 45th minute, Ichimori made an excellent blocking.


After the break, Kubota was replaced by Sekido. In the 47th minute, the third was given to Kashiwa due to the home club's own goal. In the 66th minute, Ueda's corner was denied by Kashiwa's goal keeper. Three minutes later, he was replaced by Takeda. In the 71st minute, Nakano failed to smash the net. In the 82nd minute, an experienced attacker, Mimura came off the bench. Three minutes later, Ichimori showed a good saving, but one minute later, they conceded a clincher.