Match Review 14th Sec : VS Vissel Kobe at Noevir Stadium on May 3

Okayama 0 Vissel Kobe 2

The total attendance:25,596

The head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. Iwabuchi, the club's top scorer of the last season, was expected to smash the net.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have more ball possession. In the 11th minute, a free kick was given to the club, but Tabei's set piece was off target. Later, they faced the difficulty to create chances. In the 30th minute, Tatsuta's attempt was off target, cornered by Tabei. In  the 40th minute, Brodersen showed a stunning saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Six minutes after the break, the visitors conceded an opener. In the 54th minute, Lucas and Kamiya came off the bench to change the game. However, the game remained the same. In the 73th minute, the opponent added a second. In the 79th minute, Brodersen made another fine saving. In the 86th minute, Yanagi's header was denied by the opponent. During the added time, Esaka almost smash the net.