Match Review 12th Sec : VS Shimizu S-Pulse at City Light Stadium on April 28

Okayama 0 Shimizu S-Pulse 1

The total attendance:14,193



This is one of the important matches since the third- placed Okayama faced the league's leader, Shimizu. This sec, Kimura was back in the starting line-up. The club's captain, Takauchi was listed on the reserve list.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Sueyoshi's attempt was on target, but it was blocked by the opponent. Afterwards, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. In the 10th minute, Motoyama saved the club from former Fagiano attacker, Yajima's strike. In the 17th minute, Abe almost opened the score. In the 28th minute, Motoyama showed another nice blocking. In the 31st minute, Brodersen saved the club from a penalty.  In the 34th minute, Wakasa's shot was off target. Right after that, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 40th minute, Gleyson failed to equalize the game.


Four minutes after the break, Iwabuchi's attempt was saved by Shimizu's keeper. Three minutes later, Gleyson's attempt was off target. Right after that, Iwabuchi almost found the net. In the 54th minute, Yanagi and Takeuchi came off the bench to change the game. In the 55th minute, Gleyson was not able to make an equalizer. In the 61st minute, he nearly smash the net. In the 73rd minute, Tanaka was sent onto the pitch. In the 80th minute, Tanaka's attempt was off target. In the 43rd minute, Brodersen made an excellent saving. During the  added time, he showed anther superb blocking.

Match Preview 12th Sec : VS Shimizu S-Pulse at City Light Stadium on April 28

Needless to say, Shimizu are the one of title favorites in the division 2 this year since the powerful club have lots of talented players.


Veteran playmaker, Inui is one of these. This talent can trigger the club's attacking and also have an excellent shooting ability. He is the one to watch out for.

J League Cup 2024 Round 2: The failure to the next round

On April 24th, Okayama host the division 2 rival, Yokohama FC. After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept attacking and in the 15th minute, Tanaka opened the score. After the game was equalized by former Fagiano target man, Sakuragawa, Kimura add a second. However, the home club conceded an equalizer again. Later, both club add a third each, but they were not able to clinch the game. After the two hours fight, the red uniformed men shockingly lost at penalty shoot-out. They are now required to focus on the league campaign.

J League Cup 2024 Round 2: The revenge against Yokohama FC

On March 6th, Okayama defeated Tegevajaro Miyazaki in 4 - 1. Kiyama's men showed a good performance and successfully advanced to Round 2.


On April 24th, Okayama host Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium. The club were defeated by the rival on April 3rd so that this time the red-uniformed men were expected to take the revenge.

Match Review 11th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on April 20

Okayama 2  Roasso Kumamoto 0  

The total attendance:7,045

This sec, Wakasa started the game for the first time this season. Iwabuchi was back in the starting-line up. Gleyson and he were expected to improve the team's attacking. 

Three minutes after the kickoff, Gleyson's attmept hit the post. Afterwards, The home club made efforts to stop the rival attacking even through they struggled to have more ball possession. In the 27th minute, Wakasa almost opened the score. In the 30th minute, he smash the net with his superb strike, provided by Iwabuchi. In the 34th minute, Abe showed a good defence. In the 38th minute, Brodersen showed a stunning saving. During the added time, Iwabuchi added a second with his excellent shot.


Xavier was replaced by Kimura. In the 52nd minute, Yanagi made a good cross to Kumamoto's box, but Gleyson was not able to grasp the chance. In the 58th minute, Kimura nearly smash the net. In the 68th minute, Tanaka came off the bench. In the 69th minute, Brodersen made another fine saving. In the 74th minute, Lucas's attempt hit the post. Three minutes later, he missed another chance to triple their lead. However, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 11th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on April 20

Last year, the rival club ended in 14th place and missed the ticket for the playoffs. This year, they aim for the playoffs again.


16 year-old striker, Kumashiro can be the one to watch out for. This young forward is the product of Kumamoto's academy and already debut and score goals in the top team. 

Match Review 10th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at Soyu Stadium on April 14

Okayama 0 Blaublitz Akita 0


The total attendance:3,332


This sec, Xavier and Saito started the game for the first time since they came to Okayama. They were expected to improve the club's attacking. Playmaker, Wakasa was on the bench for the first time this season.


Five minutes afthe the kickoff, Semba failed to net the goal. Later, the visitors struggled to create chances even through they had more ball possesion. In the 16th minute, their corner was cleared by the opponent. In the 26th minute, Gleyson nearly found the net. Four minutes later, Xavier was not able to grasp a chance. In the 34th minute, Motoyama made efforts to open the score. In the 39th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Two minutes after the break, Brodersen showed another superb saving. In the 57th minute, he made a fine saving again. The visitors struggled to change the game so the head coach, Kiyama sent Lucas and Yanagi onto the  pitch. Lucas aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 68th minute, Kimara showed a stunning counter attacking, but Iwabuchi was not able to receive his cross. In the 88th minute, Lucas failed to clinch the game. During the added time, Ota's attempt was off target, as a result, both shared a point.

Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at Soyu Stadium on April 14

Last year, Akita finished in the 9th place, which their best position in their club's history. This year, they aim for the better place so that they signed with several talented players.


An experienced striker, Niwa is one of their key players. Last year, he scored two goals with 37 appearances for Zweigen Kanazawa. He must be marked with an extra care.

Match Review 9th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on April 7

Okayama 2  Ehime 2

The total attendance:5,313  

PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERDY was very exciting game. This sec, Ota was back in the starting line-up. Brazilian playmaker, Xavier was on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Kimura tried to open the score. In the 8th minute, an experienced centre back, Yanagi showed a good blocking. In the 12th minute, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 24th minute, Gleyson was not able to make an attempt, provided by Kimura. Ota's shot was blocked by the opponent. In the 31st minute, Sueyoshi almost found the net.  

Kimura was replaced by Xavier. Later, Okayama had more ball possesion, but struggle to create chances. In the 68th minute, the game was equalized with Ehime's own goal. However, the red-uniformed men conceded again. In the 75th minute, Semba missed the chance for an equalizer. In the 76th minute, Lucas came off the bench. In the 76th minute, Yanagi nearly found the net. During the added time, Saito smash the net with his header. As a  result, the match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 9th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on April 7

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. Last year, Ehime won the championship of the division 3 league. This year, their aim to survive in the division 2 league.


Their ace attacker is Matsuda. His speed and shooting ability can be the one to watch out for. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on April 3

Okayama 1 Yokohama FC 3

The total attendance:5,901

This sec, Yanagi was not listed for this match due to his suspension. Kawano was back as a starter. Xavier and Luca were listed on the bench.


The home club struggled to take control of the game due to the heavy rainy. While, in the 10th minute, Yokohama opened the score. Later, Kimura made efforts to change the game, but failed. In the 20th minute, Gleyson's attempt was off target. In the 29th minute, Fujita's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 31th minute, Yokohama doubled their lead. Although Kiyama's men made efforts to stop the rival's attacking, in the 43rd minute, they conceded a third.


In order to change the game, four men came off the bench. In the 47th minute, one of these, Xavier's attempt  was blocked by the rival. In the 53th minute, Ota fail to find the net. In the 58th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 69th minute, Gleyson was replaced by Lucas. Right after that, Brodersen made another good saving. In the 70th minute, a penalty was given to Okayama and Luca scored a goal. In the 78th minute, Ota's strike was off target. During the added time, Abe almost smash the net with his header.  

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on April 3

Last year, the rival club were delegated from the division 1, ending up at the bottom of the league campaign. This year, their aim is to get back to the upper league.


Former Yokohama keeper, Brodersen must be highly motivated to face his former club. Former Fagiano striker, Sakuragawa must also be motivated. This target man must be marked carefully.