Match Preview 29th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on July 30

On May 8th, Okayama lost Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena. After the kickoff, Okayama had more ball possession, however, they struggled to create goal- scoring chances. In the 34th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 58th minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game, however, they still struggled to make strikes. During the added time, Okayama conceded a clincher and lost to the rival.


One of their key players is Taguchi. He has been ever present so far this season. He can trigger the team's attacking. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at DENKA BIG SWAN STADIUM on July 23

Okayama 3 Albirex Niigata 2

The total attendance:12,722


This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A new signing on a loan from the division 1 club, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Senba was on the reserve list.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Sano showed a long range attempt. In the 9th minute, Han's heading was off target. In the 13th minute, Tanaka smash the net with an amazing strike. However, in the 21st minute, the visitors conceded an equalizer. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 32nd minute, the rival added a second. Later, the game remained the same.  


Han was replaced by Tiago.In the 47th minute, Duke equalized the match with his superb header. In the 58th minute, Senba made his debut for Okayama. In the 72nd minute, Buijs's attempt was off target. In the 81st minute, Kawano's header hit the bar. In the 88th minute, Buijs stroke a long-waited clincher so that they successfully defeated the leader club.

Match Preview 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at DENKA BIG SWAN STADIUM on July 23

On April 17, Okayama welcomed the rival. 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 29th minute, DUKE smash the net with his superb shot. In the 79th minute, Duke missed the chance to make a clincher. As a result, both clubs shared a point.


This season, Niigata have been in the top group of the league. Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada has been constantly present, leading his young teammates so that he can be the one to watch out for.

Match Preview 27th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on July 17

Okayama 0 Tochigi SC 0

The total attendance:7,021


This sec, Australian ace forward, Duke was listed in the starting line-up. He was expected to smash the net since he had not scored a goal for a while.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to keep attacking forward under the rival's pressure. Afterwards, Duke tried to play as a target man. In the 18th minute, Tokumoto's attempt was off target. Two minutes later, Han almost found the net. In the 32nd minute, Yanagi failed to open the score. In the 39th minute, Duke's header was off target.In the 42nd minute, Sano was not able to find the net with his strike. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


After the break, Duke kept trying to play as a target man. In the 63rd minute,Tanaka missed the chance for an opener. In the 65th minute, Tiago came off the bench to change the game. In the 78th minute, Tiago was not able to take a lead with his shot.In the 83rd minute, Tiago failed to make clincher with his free kick. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men made efforts to keep a clean sheet. As a result, both clubs shared a point.

Match Preview 27th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on July 17

On June 1st, Okayama defeated the rival, 1 - 0. Seven minutes after the kickoff, a rookie attacker, Tanaka almost found the net. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 15th minute, Miyazaki missed the chance to open the score. Two minutes after the break,  Jordy BUIJS showed a beautiful free kick, bringing a lead to Okayama. In the 67th minute, TIAGO nearly smash the net. In the 75th minute, Kiyama and Kawamoto came off the bench. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men made efforts for their clean sheet.


Veteran, Yano is one of Tochigi's key players. He is well-experienced and knows how to obtain points. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 20th Sec : VS Oita Trinita at Oita Stadium on July 10

Okayama 2 Oita Trinita 2

The total attendance:9,192 

This sec, Jordy Buijs was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to make the club's defence
stable. Korean attacker, Han was not listed for this match.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to keep pushing forward. In the 5th minute, Duke missed the chance for an opener. In the 19th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 21st minute, young attacker, Sano found the net with his first goal in his career. In the 35th minute, the rival added a second. Afterwards, Kiyama's failed create several chances.  


After the break, the game remained the same. the visitors struggled to keep attacking. In the 59th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Kawano and Tiago onto the pitch to change the game. In the 67th minute, Tiago tried to make an equalizer, but it was off target. In the 80th minute, Yanagi equalized the match with his excellent header. During the added time, Tiago failed to make a clincher. As a result, the match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 26th Sec : VS Oita Trinita at Showa Denko Dome Oita on July 10

On May 21, Okayama defeated Oita in 1 - 0. During the first half, Okayama struggled to take a control of the game. In the 20th minute, Hotta showed a fine saving. Four minutes later, Duke's header was off target. In the 27th minute, Kawamoto failed to make an opener.  The first half ended in a scoreless tie. In the 62nd minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game. In the 67th minute, Kimura tried to open the score. In the 86th minute, Tiago made a clincher with his superb header. Later, the red-uniformed men successfully made a clean sheet.  


This term, the red-uniformed defenders have been stable so that their attackers are expected to score two more goals in a match to secure their victory. 

Match Review 25th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on July 6

Okayama 4 Omiya Ardija 2

The total attendance:4,201


This sec, veteran centre back, Hamada started the game for the first time this term. An experienced attacker, Saito was on the reserve list for the first time this season. He was expected to change the game.


After the kickoff, Duke aggressively kept trying to be a target man. In the 7th minute, Kawano's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 15th minute,Tokumoto made an opening goal with his superb strike. In the 29th minute,Kawano failed to add a second.Right after that, Hotta showed a fine saving. In the 35th minute, Yanagi's header was off target. Right before the interval, Motoyama's shot was off target.


After the break, in the 64th minute, the game was equalized by the rival. A minute later, Duke was replaced by Tiago. In the 74th minute, Hamada smash the net with his excellent header. In the 79th minute, Tiago missed the chance for a third with his header. In the 83rd minute, Kiyama's men conceded an equalizer. During the added time, Tiago scored two goals including a penalty. As a result, the red-uniformed successfully obtain three points.

Match Preview 25th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on July 6

On May 26th, Okayama shared a point with the rival in Omiya. Four minutes after the kickoff, Kimura missed the chance to open the score. In the 13rd minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal, scored by former Fagiano playmaker, Yajima. Afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances because of strong wind on the pitch. After the break, the red-uniformed men, aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 47th minute, Kawamoto entered the opponent's box, almost equalized the match. During the added time, MAUK made an equalizer with a superb strike.


The red-uniformed men are required to avoid Yajima attacking since he is one of the key players to trigger  their attacking. 

Match Review 24th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on July 2

Okayama 0 Roasso Kumamoto 2

The total attendance:5,391 

This sec, two veterans, Kiyama and Miyazaki were back in the starting line-up. Australian ace striker, Duke was on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game when coming on.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to adjust the opponent's game plan. In the 13th minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 29th minute, Han approached the rival's box and tried to make a strike. In the 36th minute, Hotta showed a fine saving. Right after that, he made anther amazing saving. In the 41th minute, Tiago's attempt was off target.


After the break, Tiago almost equalized the game, however, five minutes later, Kumamoto added a second. In the 72nd minute, head coach, Kiyama sent three fresh men, Kawai, Duke and Naruse onto the pitch to change the game. In the 74th minute, Tanaka's header was saved by Kumamoto's keeper. Later, the red-uniformed men failed to smash the net.