Match Review 11th Sec : VS Ronofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on April 22

Okayama 1  Renofa Yamaguchi 1

The total attendance:6,176

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY so that the match was highly heated. This sec, Tiago started the game for the first time this season. The product of the club's academy, Yamada was listed on the bench.


After the kickoff, the home club tried to be aggressive to change the current situation. In the 5th minute, Hotta showed a good saving. In the 11th minute,Tiago smashed the net with a superb opener. Seven minutes later, the game was equalized with their own goal. In the 23rd minute, Tiago's header was off target. In the 31st minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. Right  after that, Kawano's attempt was off target. In the 34th minute, Sakuragawa missed the chance for a clincher. The first half ended in a tie.


Right after the break, Sano tried to find the net, it was saved by the rival's keeper. In the 61st minute, Sakuragawa almost made a game-deciding goal. In the 67th minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game. However, they struggled to create chances. In the 81st minute, Motoyama and Lucas were sent onto the pitch. In the 85th minute, Tiago nearly made a clincher with his header. During the added time, Lucas missed the chance to decide the game. As a result, Okayama only obtained a point.