Match Review 5th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at City Light Stadium on March 19

Okayama 2 Ventforet Kofu 3

The total attendance:7,422

Head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting-line as the last sec. Young forward, Sakamoto was back on the bench from his international duty. He was expected to score goals.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Later, the home club had more ball possession. In the 26th minute, Yanagi made an equalizer with his superb header, provided by Kawano. However, six minutes later, the rival added a second. In the 45th minute, Sakuragawa equalized the game with his brilliant strike. During the added time, Kofu found the net.


Nine minutes after the break, Yamada made an amazing saving. In the 57th minute, Mauk was replaced by Sakamoto to change the game. In the 65th minute, the club's head coach sent Takagi and Tabei onto the pitch. In the 83rd minute, nobody was able to receive Tabei's cross. In the 86th minute, Sakuragawa almost equalized the game with his header. Right after that, Tabei missed the chance for a third. As a result, Okayama lost at their home.