Match Review 6th Sec : VS Thespa Gunma at Shoda Stadium on March 24

Okayama 1  Thespa Gunma 0

The total attendance:2,635


This sec, rookie forward, Ota started the game for the first time in his professional career. Lucas was also on the starting line-up. They were expected to score goals.


Five minutes after the kickoff, Semba tried to find the net, but his attempt was off target. Three minutes later, Sueyoshi entered the rival's box and tried to open the score. In the 12th minute, Yanagi nearly hit the target with his shot. Right after that, Tanaka's strike was ballooned over the bar. In the 21st minute, Brodersen made an excellent saving. In the 39th minute, Ota missed the chance for his attempt, right after the Semba failed to find the net. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Lucas was replaced by Gleyson. In the 48th minute, the visitors gave a lead to the opponent with their own goal. In the 53th minute, Semba made an equalizer with his superb strike. In the 58th minute, Kimura came off the bench to turn the match around. In the 59th minute, Gleyson's attempt was off target. Right after that, Yanagi almost add a second. In the 57th minute, Fujita's shot was saved by Gunma's keeper. In the 69th minute, Xavier was sent onto the pitch to conclude the game. During the added time, he made a clincher with his stunning strike.