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.