2024:The long-waited moment for Kochi

Kochi United fnally secured their promotion for J League division 3, finishing at the 2nd position of JFL and defeating the 19th club of the division 3, YS Yokohama. This had been long-waited moment for Kochi.


Another promotion club are Tochigi City FC. They showed an unstoppable run at the second half of the league campaign so that they won the championship of the league.


The other clubs aiming for J League, Hirakata, Shiga and Mie could not reach the top two. They are expected to make a comeback next year.

2024:Sanuki made the survival to the division 3

Kamatamare Sanuki finished in the 16th position, barely survived in the division 3. In order to compete for the playoffs next year, the club are required to enhance the club's strength.
 

In 2024, Tottori made good efforts, ending up in the 13th position. Former Fagiano attacker, Matsuki made 32 appearances as the first-choice. He established his role as an ace attacker with 11 goals.


Imabari finally got the ticket for the division 2 next year, finishing at the 2nd position. Their performances were constantly stable throughout the year. The club are expected to take a leap at the new chapter.

The club's transfer information #2 / 2024

The club decided not to extend the contract with young mid-fielder, Igawa. He had one appearances at the emperor's cup this year.


The departure of young goal keeper, Taniguchi has been announced. He played for Giravanz Kitakyushu on a loan in 2024. He signs with Kitakyushu on the permanent deal for 2025.


The second goal keeper, Hotta decided to get back to his home town, Sendai next year. He was the first-choice before Brodersen came to Okayama. He had no appearances for the league campaign in 2024.

The club's transfer information #1 / 2024

Mid-fielder, Fujii signs with the club. He is from Ryutsu Keizai University. This young player is expected to improve the club's defense.  


Young attacker, Iesaka joins the club. He is from Chuo University, however, he is originally the product of  Tokyo Verdy's academy.


Mid-fielder, Takahashi leaves Okayama. The veteran had ten appearances this season and made a contribution for the promotion.

Playoffs Final Review: VS Vegalta Sendai at City Light Stadium on December 7

Okayama 2  Vegalta Sendai 0

The total attendance:14,673

After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 17th minute, Tagami's attempt was denied by Sendai's keeper. In the 20th minute, Sueyoshi opened the score with his beautiful strike. Five minutes later, Ichimi failed to add a second. Five minutes after the break, Hayashi nearly found the net. In the 57th minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. In the 61st minute, Motoyama added a second with his excellent shot. Later, Head coach, Kiyama sent Takeuchi, Kamiya and Lucas onto the pitch. Afterwards, the home club successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.

The club finally secured the promotion to the division 1 for the first time in their club history. This is the long waited moment for Okayama. Next year, the club's journey will begin in the top league of the country. Firstly, they are expected to survive in the league.

Playoffs Semi Final Review: VS Montedio Yamagata at ND Soft Stadium on December 1

Okayama 3  Montedio Yamagata 0

The total attendance:18,006

After the kickoff, the visitors aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 15th minute, Iwabuchi's attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 23rd minute, Kimura almost opened the score with his header. In the 31st minute, Motoyama found the net with his superb opener. Three minutes later, Iwabuchi added a second. Seven minutes after the break, he was replaced by Kamiya. In the 82nd minute, Suzuki almost added a third. Two minutes later, Kimura smash the net with his splendid strike to secure their victory.  


On December 7th, the club meets the 6th-placed rival, Vegalta Sendai at City Light Stadium. This is the last match of the division 2, and the most important match for Okayama for the promotion to the division 1. Kiyama's men are expected to make the day the history for them.

Match Review 38th Sec : VS Kagoshima United at Shiranami Stadium on November 10

Okayama 0  Kagoshima United 0

The total attendance:8,467

This sec, Yanagi was back in the starting line-up. Young attacker, Ota was on the reserve list. He was expected to add a new force to the team.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to create chances. In the 14h minute, Iwabuchi made a through pass and Kimura almost found the net. Afterwards, Kiyama's men failed to create some chances. In the 27th minute, Kimura tried to make strike, entering Kagoshima's box. In the 38th minute, his another attempt was denied by the rival's keeper. In the 41th minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 46th minute,  Brodersen made fine saving.


Three minutes after the break, Tabei's corner was saved by the opponent's keeper. In the 61st minute, Lucas and Kamiya came off the bench to change the game. In the 68th minute, Sueyosh's cross was cleared by the rival. In 72th minute, Ota and Takeuchi came in. In the 78th minute, Lucas nearly smash the net. In the 84th minute, his anther strike was off target. As a resutl, the game ended in a scoreless tie. Okayama ended up in the 5th position this season. They now prepare for the playoffs on December 1st.