Match Review 22nd Sec : VS Kashima Antlers at Kashima Stadium on June 28

Okayama 2  Kashima Antlers 1

The total attendance:22,254

This sec, Yanagi was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to make lots of crosses. Ichimi and Iwabuchi were on the reserve list. They were expected to change the game.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession. In the 10th minute, Brodersen showed a great saving. In the 18th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 30th minute, a corner was given to Kiyama's men and Lucas's attempt was off target, crossed by Kamiya. Right after that, his another strike was denied by Kashima's keeper.


Five minutes after the break, Esaka equalized the game with his super volley, assisted by Lucas. In the 59th minute, Kamiya made a clincher with his amazing strike, assisted by Esaka. Four minutes later, Lucas missed the chance for a third. In the 64th minute, Motoyama and Iwabuchi came off the bench to secure their victory. In the 83th minute, Tagami's attempt was off target. Afterwards, the red-uniformed defenders made efforts and defeated the first-place rival club.