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.