2019年11月22日金曜日

Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's denki Stadium Mito on November 24

At the opening match of this season, Okayama hosted Mito. Two minutes after the kickoff, an attacker, Nakama blazed the first shot for the match. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. Korean forward, Lee Yong-Jae created several chances as a target man. But the first half ended in a scoreless tie. Six minutes after the break, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 67th minute, veteran goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. During the added time, LEO MINEIRO nearly made it tie. As a result, the home club lost to Mito.


This season, Mito made a breakthrough, staying in the 8th position. They still have possibilities to advance to the playoffs. In order for the 9th placed Okayama to finish in the 8th position, the red-uniformed men are required to defeat the rival at the last match of this term.


At the last sec, Mito visited Kagoshima. Mito aggressively kept pushing forward, but before the break, they conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, they were not able to equalize the game.

2019年11月18日月曜日

Match Review 41st Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on November 16

Okayama 0 Yokohama FC 1 

The total attendance:17,288



This sec, an experienced playmaker, Kiyama was back in the starting line-up. An attacker, Nakama, who missed the last sec, was listed on the reserve list. Former Fagiano defender, Tadokoro, who announced to take off his shoes after this season, stood by as a substitute.


In the 3rd minute, a playmaker, Ueda's free kick was denied by the opponent. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to have a possession. In the 21st minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori made a fine saving. Three minutes later, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 30th minute, Korean ace forward, Lee Yong-Jae failed to make an attempt. Two minutes later, Akamine almost smashed the net with his header. In the 40th minute, playmaker, Ueda was not able to provide a pass with Akaimne.


Five minutes after the break, Akamine's attempt hit the post. One minute later, his another shot was denied by the rival's goal keeper. In the 61st minute, Nakama came off the bench to change the game. Lee Yong-Jae tried to push forward. In the 73rd minute, Akamine failed to equalize the match, passed by Nakama. Akamine was replaced by young striker, Yamamoto. In the 83rd minute, Ueda's free kick was cleared by the rival's goal keeper. During the added time, Tadokoro came off the bench to show his last performance as a player. As a result, the red-uniformed men were defeated by the visitors and lost the ticket to the playoffs this term.

2019年11月14日木曜日

Match Preview 41st Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on November 16

The 20th sec against Yokohama was the worst match for Okayama this season. After the kickoff, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 7th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine blocking. In the 20th minute, he made another good saving. In the 41st minute, the visitors conceded an opener. Six minutes after the interval, Okayama conceded a second. In the 61st minute, Nakano smashed the net with an excellent goal. In the 22nd minute and 24th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded goals. In the 82nd minute, Lee Yong-Jae almost found the net. During the added time, Okayama conceded a clincher.


This summer, Yokohama signed two former Japan internationals, Nakamura and Minagawa. Especially, Nakamura is world-wide as a world-class player. He is great with set-pieces. Needless to say, he is the one to watch out for.


At the 40th sec, Yokohama visited Tokushima, the contender for the promotion to the top league. During the game,the visitors struggled to have a possession. However, in the 76th minute, right after Brazilian attacker, Leandro Domingues came off the bench, his club successfully made a clincher, defeating the rival.

2019年11月12日火曜日

Match Review 40th Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at Ishikawa Athletics Stadium on November 10

Okayama 1 Zweigen Kanazawa 1

The total attendance:5,037 



This sec, veteran centre back, Goto was back as a starter from long-term injury list. Two attackers, Mimura and Takeda started the game. Young attacker, Yamamoto stood by as a substitute. Kanazawa's ace forward, Kakita was listed in the starting line-up.


One minute after the kickoff, veteran, Akamine blazed a shot. In the 8th minute, Korean ace striker, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to get the ball on target. Two minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal by Kakita. In the 15th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori made a fine saving. In the 21st minute, Takeda's mid-range shot was denied by the opponent. In the 38th minute, an attacker, Mimura failed to equalize the game. In the 40th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors. Ueda's set piece was cleared by the rival. Afterwards, Ichimori showed another fine saving.


Five minutes after the break, Mimura tried to make a cross, it was denied by Kanazawa's keeper. In the 61st minute, Ichimori stop Kikita striking an attempt. Mimura was replaced by Yamamoto. Three minutes later, Akamine missed the chance for an equalizer. Right after that, Ichimori made a brilliant saving. In the 67th minute, an experienced defender, Mukuhara came off the bench. In the 70th minute, a playmaker, Sekido shot off target. In the 81st minute, Akamine made a fantastic equalizer. Three minutes later, veteran, Kiyama came in. During the added time, Ueda almost smashed the net. The match ended in a tie.  

   

2019年11月8日金曜日

Match Preview 40th Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at Ishikawa Athletics Stadium on November 10

On March 3rd, Okayama hosted Kanazawa. In the 14th minute, Korean target man, Lee Yong-Jae blazed a shot, but it was denied by the rival's goal keeper, Goto. Right after that, his header hit the post. In the 24th minute, Nakama stroke an excellent opening goal. After the break, In the 65th minute, young playmaker, Takeda's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. Afterwards, an experienced striker, Saito came off the bench. Three minutes later, he assisted Lee Yong-Jae's clincher.  During the added time, Okayama conceded a goal, but they barely obtained three points.


Kanazawa's ace striker, Kakita is the one to watch out for. He's been in Kanazawa for three years on a loan from 2018 Asian Champion, Kashima Antlers. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Kanazawa visited Fukuda Denshi Arena against JEF United Chiba. After the kickoff, Kanazawa struggled to play their game plan. In the 22nd minute, they conceded an opener. Eight minutes later, the visitors successfully equalized the match. However, the game remained the same, Kanazawa conceded a clincher and lost to the former division 1 club. 

2019年11月5日火曜日

Match Review 39th Sec : VS Kagoshima United at City Light Stadium on November 2

Okayama 0 Kagoshima United 0 

The total attendance:5,422



This sec, the starting line-up was the same as the last sec. Veteran forward, Akamine was expected to score the first goal this term. Two young strikers, Yamamoto and Fukumoto stood by as a substitute. Former Fagiano winger, Tanaka was not listed for this match.


Two minutes after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an incredible saving. In the 7th minute,Korean ace striker, Lee Yong-Jae tried to make an attempt, but it was blocked by Kagoshima's defender. Right after that, Ichimori made another fine saving. In the 13rd minute, Nakama almost smashed the net. In the 24th minute, he missed another glorious chance. Three minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae's cross was cleared by the opponent. In the 38th minute, Korean defender, CHOI Jung Won blazed a ball. In the 43rd minute, an attacker, Sekido's shot was off target. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively tried to push forward.In the 56th minute, a defender, Hiroki failed to provide a cross with Lee Yong-Jae. Four minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to enter the box, passed by Hiroki. An attacker, Yamamoto came off the bench to change the game. In the 66th minute, Nakama nearly found the net. In the 78th minute, a defender, Masutani's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. Afterwards, head coach, Arima sent two attackers, Mimura and Fukumoto. In the 45th minute, Mimura almost opened the score. As a result, the match ended in a tie.