Match Review 3rd Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's Denki Stadium on March 5

Okayama 1 Mito Hollyhock 1

The total attendance:3,104

This sec, one of new signings, Tabei started the game for the first time this term. Another signing, Lucas was listed on the bench. He was expected to change the game.  


After the kickoff, Okayama suffered from the rival's continuous attackings. In the 3rd minute, Yamada showed a fine saving. In the 15th minute, Korean striker, Han missed the chance to open the score. Three minutes later, Kawano made a good blocking. In the 35th minute, corner was given to the visitors, but they were not able to grasp the chance. In the 42nd minute, Kimura smash the net with his superb header, provided by Sakuragawa. While the red-uniformed men kept a clean sheet against the rival.


Five minutes after the break, the game was equalized. Four minutes later, Mauk's attempt was off target. In the 55th minute, Yamada made another good saving. In the 64th minute, Takagi and Motoyama came off the bench. In the 77th minute, Takagi failed to find the net. After that, Han missed the chance to clinch the game. Afterwards, a new signing, Lucas was in, however, Okayama were not able to score a game-deciding goal. As a result, the match ended in a tie.