At the 5th sec, in the 15th minute, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae almost found the net. three minutes later, he was not able to grasp another chance. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. In the 55th minute, Yamamoto made an excellent opener, assisted by Uejo. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.
Okayama 2 Renofa Yamaguchi 1
The total attendance:2,345
At the 2nd sec, Okayama hosted Yamaguchi on June 27th. In the 15th minute, the home club conceded an opener. Seven minutes after the break, the opponent added a second. In the 56th minute, a forward, Shimizu showed an excellent header. In the 74th minute, LEE Yong-Jae equalized the game with his fantastic header. The derby match ended in a tie.
Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 1
The total attendance:2,930
This sec, two forwards, Yamamoto and Shimizu are back in the starting line-up. Two veteran attackers, Saito and Akamine stood by as a substitute. While, Yamagata's key player, Yamagishi started this game.
During the first half, the red-uniformed men struggled to dominate the game. In the 3rd minute, goal keeper, Popp William made a fine saving. In the 10th minute, Yamamoto missed the chance to open the score. In the 34th minute, Shimizu was replaced by Saito due to his injury.In the 43rd minute, Tokumoto's cross was blocked by the rival. Later, the first half ended in a scoreless tie.
Four minutes after the break, Saito smashed the net with his spectacular header, crossed by Shirai. In the 64th minute, Paulinho was on for Ueda. In the 80th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent. Two minutes later, Popp William showed a good saving. In the 87th minute, Paulinho almost found the net. Four minutes later, he made a clincher with a penalty. The red-uniformed men successfully obtained three point.
Last term, Yamagata barely made to the playoffs as the 6th club. Yamagata defeated the rival, Omita Ardija at the first round of the playoffs, but failed to play at the final, defeated by Tokushima Vortis at the second round.
Okayama 1 JEF United Chiba 2
The total attendance: 2,705
This sec, veteran playmaker, Ueda was back in the starting line-up. While, former Okayama ace striker, Kawamata started the game.
Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal by Kawamata. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to create chances. In the 14th minute, the rival added a second. Nine minutes later, Uejo's free kick hit the bar. In the 38th minute, Shirai's mid-range shot hit the bar again. Five minutes later, Ueda's corner was
blocked by the opponent.
Two strikers, Shimizu and Yamamoto came off the bench. In the 58th minute, Uejo's free kick was ballooned miles over the bar. A minute later, Yamamoto almost smashed the net. In the 73th minute, Tokumoto's attempt was off target. In the 84th minute, Yamamoto found the net with his superb header. However, afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to equalize the match.
Last year, the former division 1 club struggled in the mid-table, failing to compete for the promotion race. This season, they target to secure the ticket to the upper league.
Okayama 0 Ventforet Kofu 0
The total attendance:3,278
This sec, two veteran forwards, Saito and Akamine started the game. An ace striker, LEE Yong-Jae was not listed for this match. On the other hand, Ota was listed on the starting line-up.
After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pressuring against the rival. In the 2nd minute, Hamada missed the chance to find the net. In the 18th minute, Uejo's attempt was off target. Afterwards, Arima's men made efforts to stop Ota. In the 42nd minute, Shimoguchi's cross was cleared by the opponent. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.
Seven minutes after the break, Ueda came off the bench. In the 68th minute, Akamine missed the chance to open the score. Three minutes later, he was replaced by Yamamoto. In the 77th minute, Shimoguchi nearly smashed the net. In the 87th minute, Paulinho and Matsuki was sent on to the pitch, but they were not able to clinch the game.
In 2019, the former division 1 club failed to return to the upper league even though the outfit advanced to the playoffs.
Okayama 0 Tokyo Verdy 1
The total attendance:3,052
This sec, veteran centre back, Goto was back in the starting line-up. Another veteran striker, Akamine was listed on the reserve list. While, Tokyo's key player, Okubo started the game.
After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to dominate the game. In the 15th minute, Hamada almost smashed the net with his header, from Ueda's free kick. Five minutes later, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 23rd minute, Uejo stroke a mid-range shot. In the 40th minute, Mimura entered Tokyo's box, but he was not able to create a chance.
After the interval, the game remained the same. Okayama still struggled to create chances. In the 69th minute, Saito and Akamine came off the bench to change the game. Nine minutes later, Uejo's attempt was blocked by Tokyo's goal keeper. One minute later, Ueda's mid-range shot was denied by the opponent. As a result, the red-uniformed men failed to equalize the game.
Okayama 1 Omiya Ardija 1
The total attendance:2,571
This sec, two former Omiya men, Ueda and Shimizu started the game. An ace striker, Lee Yong-Jae was back in the starting line-up. The club were expected to defeat the former division 1 club for the first time in their history.
Three minutes later, Ueda stroke an attempt. Three minutes later, Shirai was not able to hit the target, provided by Ueda. In the 11th minute, Lee Yong-Jae's header was off target. In the 21st minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 32nd minute, Shimizu nearly found the net with his header. In the 45th minute, Uejo missed the chance for an equalizer.
Two minutes after the break, Uejo equalized the game with an amazing mid-range shot. Four minutes later, he failed to make a clincher. In the 77th minute, two forwards, Yamamoto and Akamine came off the bench. In the 89th minute, Tokumoto's shot was blocked by the opponent.
Omiya is one of the favorites to promote to the division 1. In 2019, the powerful club failed to finish in top two and lost at the first round of the playoffs.
Ueda and Shimizu seem to be motivated to face their former club. The rival club announced that they signed with Norwegian forward, Ibba from division club, Yokohama FC. He might appear at this match.
Okayama 1 Matsumoto Yamaga 0
The total attendance:3,426
This sec, veteran forward, Akamine was listed as a starting line-up for the first time this season. He was expected to play as a target man. Former Fagiano man, Tsukagawa and Kubota started the game.
Five minutes after the kickoff, an attacker, Yamamoto's attempt was denied by Matsumoto's keeper. In the 25th minute, Uejo tried to smash the net. Afterwards, the home club struggled to strike shots. In the 41st minute, Yamamoto's
cross was blocked by the rival. Four minutes later, Popp William showed
a fine saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.
Seven
minutes after the break, Uejo brought a lead to his team with his
superb opener, provided by Yamamoto. In the 72nd minute, head coach sent
three players such as Lee Yong-Jae, Saito and Noguchi on to the pitch.
In the 82nd minute, Popp William made another excellent saving. Four
minutes later, Uejo failed to add a second. Afterwards, the
red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.
In 2018, Matsumoto had a disappointed term, being relegated from the top campaign. And also, head coach, Sorimachi left the club. This season, their priority is to get back to the division 1 with new head coach, Nuno.
Former Fagiano playmaker, Tsukagawa has been constantly-present. He knows well about Okayama so that the red-uniformed men are required to keep an eye on him with an extra care.
