Match Review 6th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on March 25

Okayama 1 JEF United Chiba 1

The total attendance:5,317

This sec, two youngsters, Sano and Sakamoto were back in the starting line-up. New signing, Lucas started the game for the first time since he joined the club.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Sano and Sakamoto tried to create a chance close to Chiba's box, but failed. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. In the 19th minute, Lucas missed the chance to open the score. In the 25th minute, Yamada showed a good saving. In the 38th minute, Lucas's cross was blocked by the opponent.


Ten minutes after the break, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 62nd minute, head coach, Kiyama sent three men onto the pitch to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men had more ball possession. In the 77th minute, Suzuki smash the net with his superb strike. In the 83rd minute, Takagi almost made a clincher. As a result, the game ended in a tie.