Match Preview 13th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on May 1

This season, Tokyo target to join the promotion races. They have been in a good form so far so that the match is expected to be very tough.


One of the key players is Koike. This veteran attacker has speed and a good shooting ability so that the red uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 12th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at Soyu Stadium on April 27

Okayama 1  Blaublitz Akita 0

The total attendance:954

 

This sec, two youngsters, Motoyama and Kawamoto were back as a starter. Australian attacker, Stefan MAUK was on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game when he came off the bench.

 

After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take a control of the game. In the 7th minute, Kimura failed to provide a cross with Kawamoto in Akita's box. In the 27th minute, Yanagi took a header, but it was blocked by Akita's keeper. In the 35th minute, Jordy Buijs's attepmt was off target. Later, the visitors tried to change the game. Right before the break, corner was given to them and Yanagi opened the score with an excellent strike.


Kawamoto was replaced by Abe. In the 56th minute, Kimura's header was off target. Three minutes later, Kanayama made a fine saving. In the 67th minute, MAUK was on for Kimura, in order to double their lead, however, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 83th minute, Okayama's corner was cleared by the rival's goalkeeper. Later, the red uniformed defenders made efforts to keep a clean sheet.

Match Preview 12th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at Soyu Stadium on April 27

Last season, Akita surprisingly made a survival in the mid-table of the division 2 league since the 2021 year was their first season in the league. This season, Akita try to compete for the playoff race.

Former Fagiano Centre back, Masuda plays for Akita. One of the key players is Take. He has been ever-present as the first choice so far. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 11th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Egao Kenko Stadium on April 22

Okayama 1  Roasso Kumamoto 1

The total attendance:2,302

This sec, Rookie playmaker, Tanaka was back in the starting line-up. Australian ace striker, Mitchell Duke started the game. He was expected to score goals to clinch their victory.


Three minutes later, Kimura's header was off target. One minute later, goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to have a ball possession. In the 19th minute, captain, Kiyama's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 21st minute, Kanayama made another good saving. In the 25th minute, Tanaka smash the net with his excellent strike. In the 34th minute, Duke's shot was blocked by Kumamoto's keeper. In the 39th minute, Tokumoto nearly addded a second. Duke missed the chance to double their lead.


Three minute after the break, Duke's header was off target. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 63rd minute, Kawamoto came off the bench. Three minutes later, Duke almost added a second. In the 78th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer. In the 72nd minute, Kawamoto entered the opponent's box and made a shot. In the 84th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent two youngsters, Shirai and Abe onto the picth. Later, Kiyama's men were not able to clinch the game.

Match Preview 11th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at Egao Kenko Stadium on April 22

Okayama visit Kumamoto to face Roasso Kumamoto. This newly-promoted club target to survive in the division 2 this season. In order for Okayama to join the promotion race, they are expected to obtain three points.  


Young forward, Sakamoto can be the one to watch out for. He is the product of Komamoto's academy. The red- uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 10th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on April 17

Okayama 1 Albirex Niigata 1

The total attendance:5,471 

This sec, veteran playmaker, Kiyama started the game for the first time this season. A new signing, Naruse was listed on the starting line-up. This loan player from Nagoya Grampus was expected to bring a flesh air to the team.


After the kickoff, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own end even through two Australian attackers, Mitchell DUKE and Stefan MAUK kept pressuring forward. In the 12th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 15th minute, Kimura's header was slightly off the target. In the 27th minute, DUKE's was stopped by Niigata's goal keeper. A minute later, Kimura nearly equalized the match. In the 29th minute, DUKE smash the net with his superb shot.  


Four minutes later, Yanagi's header was off target. In the 76th minute, Shirai was replaced by Tanaka to change the game. A minute later, Stefan MAUK's attempt was blocked by the rival. In the 79th minute, Duke missed the chance to make a clincher. Right after that, Kawamoto came off the bench. In the 84th minute, he almost found the net. In the 83th minute, Yanagi's header was over the bar. As a result, both club shared a point. 

Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on April 17

Former division 1 club have struggled in this league in recent years. Needless to say, their goal is to obtain the ticket back to the upper league. The match is expected to be very tough.


One of their key players is former Fagiano play maker, Shimada. He can trigger Niigata's attacking and control a game. An ace forward, Taniguchi is also the one to watch out for. His shooting ability is phenomenal.

Match Review 9th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium on April 9

Okayama 3 FC Ryukyu 3

The total attendance:1,551


 

This sec, Stefan Mauk started the game. He was expected to create lots of assists for his teammates. An experienced side back, Tokumoto seemed highly motivated against his former club.


After the kickoff, the visitors aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 6th minute, Mitchell Duke missed goal scoring chance. Right after that, his header was over the bar. In the 18th minute, Yanagi almost found the net with his header. In the 22nd minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Six minutes later, the rival added a second. In the 30th minute, Duke's header was off target. Right before the break, Shirai smash the net with his superb strike.


Seven minutes after the break, TIAGO Alves's attempt was blocked by Ryukyu. Afterwards, he was replaced by Kimura. In the 59th minute, Stefan Mauk successfully equalized the game with his excellent shot. In the 65th minute, Duke failed to make a clincher with his header. In the 69th minute, Kawamoto came off the bench. Right after that, Duke clinched the game with his header. However, Right before the end of the match, the game was equalized by the opponent. The match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 9th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium on April 9

This season, FC Ryukyu target to obtain the ticket for the playoffs therefore, the rival club signed with some talented players.   


One of the key players is an attacker, Kiyotake. He has been constantly present this season so far. He can trigger Ryukyu's attacking. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND soft Stadium on April 3

Yamagata are one of the promotion favorites this season. The former division 1 club signed with several talented players to get the ticket to the division 1.


One of these is former Ehime ace forward, Fujimoto. He actually used to play for Okayama as well. His speed and shooting ability can be ones to watch out for.