Match Review 35th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 25

Okayama 1  FC Tokyo 3

The total attendance:24,664 

New signing, Kawanami started the game for the first time this season since he came to Okayama due to Brodersen's suspension. Ichimi and Tabei were back in the staring line-up. They were expected to activate their attacking.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession. In the 3rd minute, Iwabuchi tried to open the score, but it was off target. In the 20th minute, a free kick was given to Kiyama's men, however, Esaka's attempt was saved by the opponent's goal keeper. In the 33rd minute, Tagami showed a nice blocking. In the 37th minute, Ichimi nearly found the net. The first half ended a scoreless tie.


Right after the break, Kato almost opened the score. In the 48th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 54th minute, Tagami showed another nice blocking. In the 59th minute, Lucas and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Kimura almost made an equalizer. In the 73rd minute, Esaka equalized the game with his superb header. In the 84th minute,  Kamiya's strike was off target. In the 88th minute, the opponent made a clincher. Two minutes later, they added a third so that Okayama were defeated and were not able to secure their survival for the division 1 this sec.

Match Preview 35th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 25

On April 6th, Okayama defeated the rival at JFE stadium. After the kickoff, the home club struggled to create chances with less ball possession. In the 6th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. During the first half, the club had only one attempt. In the 61st minute, Tabei smash the net with his superb strike. Kamiya came off the bench to secure their victory. During the added time, Iwabuchi tried to add a second. As a result, the red uniformed men kept a clean sheet.


An experienced right back, Nagatomo can be the one to watch out for. This veteran can create lots of chance with his amazing crossing skills.

Match Review 34th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at JFE Stadium on October 18

Okayama 1  Cerezo Osaka 2

The total attendance:14,903

This sec, Tatsuta was back as a starter from an injury list. Lucas started the game. He was expected to activate the team's attacking. Former Fagiano centre back, Inoue was on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. In the 7th minute, Lucas tried to attack forward but he was blocked by the opponent. Two minutes later, Iwabuchi's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 10th minute, Brodersen showed a nice saving. In the 20th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 30th minute, Iwabuchi almost found the net. A minute later, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 32th minute, Sato smash the net with his superb equalizer. In the 40th minute, Abe tried to add a second. In the 45th minute, Sato's shot was off target.


After the break, Iwabuchi was replaced by Kimura. In the 47th minute, Miyamoto nearly made a score. In the 55th minute, Brodersen was sent off due to his foul. Substitute goal keeper, Kawanami made his debut for Okayama, replacing Matsumoto. In the 63rd minute, the opponent added a second. In the 68th minute, Popo came off the bench to change the game. In the 83rd minute, another substitute, Ichimi missed the chance to equalize the game. In the 87th minute, Kawanami showed a nice saving. As a result, the red-uniformed were not able to obtain a point.

Match Preview 34th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at JFE Stadium on October 18

On April 2nd, Okayama visited Osaka. Three minutes after the kickoff, the visitors conceded an opening goal. A minute later, Lucas almost equalized the game. In the 19th minute, Brodersen made an amazing saving. In the 44th minute, Sato made an equalizer with his stunning strike. Right after that, the rival scored a clincher. Seven minutes after break, Iwabuchi was not able to equalize the game with his attempt. Afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances and lost points.


Former Fagiano centre back, Inoue signed with the rival club this summer. He must be motivated to face his former club. Another key player can be the former international, Kagawa. His experiences help his team a lot. 

Match Review 33rd Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at Big Swan Stadium on October 4

Okayama 1  Albirex Niigata 1

The total attendance:19,567

This sec, Kimura and Kamiya were back in the starting line-up. They were expected to activate the team's attacking. Lucas was on the bench. He was expected to change the game. Former Fagiano mid-field player, Shirai started the game.


After the kickoff, both clubs struggled to create chances while the red-uniformed difenders made efforts. In the16th minute, a free kick was given to the club and Ichimi almost found the net with his header, crossed by Kamiya. In the 19th minute, Kamiya entered the box and tried to open the score, but it was off target. In the 24th minute, Ichimi made an opener with his superb strike, assisted by Motoyama. In the 29th minute, Kamiya's corner was cleared by the opponent. 


Eleven minutes after the break, Kimura was replaced by Lucas. Two minutes later, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 67th minute, Shirai smash the net to make it tie. In the 72nd minute, Tagami showed a good blocking. In the 74th minute, the head coach, Kiyama sent three fresh players such as Matsumoto, Iwabuchi and Suzuki. Later, the visitors  aggressively kept attacking forward. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to make a clincher. As a result, Okayama shared a point with the bottomed club.

Match Preview 33rd Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at Big Swan Stadium on October 4

On May 18th, Okayama defeated the rival. In the 10th minute, Esaka smash the net with his superb header, from Tabei's set piece. However, in the 15th minute, the game was equalized. In the 39th minute, Ichimi almost smash the net. Two minutes after the break, Tabei showed a nice strike. In the 56th minute, a penalty was given to Kiyama's men. And then Ichimi made a clincher. In the 63nd minute, Fujita showed an amazing header, but it was off target.In the 80th minute, Esaka's attempt was off target. As a result, the red-uniformed men obtained three points.


The rival club now struggle around the bottom of the league. Therefore they seem highly motivated to survive in the division 1. The match is going to be tough.

Match Review 32nd Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on September 27

Okayama 0 Machida Zelvia 1

The total attendance:10,113

This sec, Esaka and Suzuki were back in the starting line-up. Lucas was on the reserve list. Former Australian target man, Duke started the game.


Three minute after the kickoff, Tabei tried to open the score. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to have a ball possession. In the 19th minute, Abe's attempt was off target. In the 26th minute, Motoyama's cross was blocked by the opponent. In the 31st minute, Tabei had an accident and was replaced by Kamiya. In the 44th minute, Fujii's strike was blocked by Machida. Before the break, Sueyoshi's attempt was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


After the break, Lucas came off the bench to change the game. In the 63th minute, Iwabuchi almost smash the net. In the 57th minute, Lucas failed to find the net. In the 58th minute, Kudo and Kimura were sent onto the pitch. In the 62nd minute, Esaka's strike was off target. Six minutes later, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 74th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 85th minute, he showed another excellent blocking. However, the during the added time, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher.