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.