Match Preview 5th Sec : VS Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium on March 8

Gamba Osaka are one of the powerful clubs and well known in Asia. They had won the Asian Champion's league before as well as Ganba Osaka. For Kiyama's men, this match seems to be the big test again.  


Former Fagiano centre back, Inoue plays for Urawa. He must be motivated to face his former club.

Match Review 4th Sec : VS Shimizu S-Pulse at JFE Stadium on March 2

Okayama 1  Shimizu S-Pulse 1

The total attendance:13,330 

This sec, another new signing, Matsumoto started the game for the first time this season. Former Shimizu attacker, Kamiya was on the starting line-up.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have more ball possession. In the 11th minute, Kamiya showed a nice blocking to stop being conceded. In the 17th minute, Esaka tried to open the score. In the 18th minute, he  was not able to grasp another chance, cornered by Kamiya. In the 20th minute, Iwabuchi almost found the net. In the 29th minute, his another shot was off target. Before the break, Kiyama's men had two goal-scoring  chances, but failed to take a lead.


Two minutes after the break, Ichimi's attempt was denied by Shimizu's goal keeper. In the 62th minute, a penalty was given to the opponent, Brodersen saved his team from being conceded. In the 65th minute, Lucas and Kimura came off the bench. In the 68th minute, the rival took a lead. In the 71st minute, Kimura nearly equalized the game. Five minutes later, Takeuchi and Kato came in. In the 75th minute, Kimura made an equalizer with his excellent header. As a result, the club shared a point with 2024 division 2 Champion.

Match Preview 4th Sec : VS Shimizu S-Pulse at JFE Stadium on March 2

Shimizu S-Pulse won the championship of the division 2　League and secured the promotion. This year, they target　to make a survival in the upper league firstly as well as　Okayama.


Former Shimizu man, Kamiya and Takeuchi can be key players to defeat the division 2 champion. They know well about the rival and have the leaderships.

Match Review 3rd Sec : VS Gamba Osaka at JFE Stadium on February 26

Okayama 2 Gamba Osaka 0

The total attendance:13,555

This sec, the head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. Former Gamba forward,  Ichimi started the game for the first time this season. He was expected to score goals.


After the kickoff, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 6th minute, Kato's attempt was off target. Four minutes later, Esaka missed the chance for an opener. In the 11th minute, a new signing, Kudo tried to hit the target. In the 20th minute, Tagami almost found the net. In the 33th minute, Kamiya's free kick was off target. Right before the break, Yanagi made an opener with his stunning strike.


Three minutes after the break, Ichimi added a second with his superb shot. In the 56th minute, Iwabuchi tried to add a third. In the 60th minute, Kimura and Lucas came off the bench. In the 69th minute, Kato's attempt was off target. In the 81st minute, Ichimi nearly smash the net, but it was saved by the former Okayama keeper, Ichimori. In the 44th minute, Lucas missed the chance for a third. As a result, Kiyama's men successfully kept a clean sheet and obtain three points.

Match Preview 3rd Sec : VS Gamba Osaka at JFE Stadium on February 26

Gamba Osaka are one of the powerful clubs and well known in Asia. For Kiyama's men, this match seems to be the big test. They are required to obtain points.


Former Fagiano goal keeper, Ichimori plays as the first choice. He must be motivated to come back to face his former club in Okayama.

Match Review 2nd Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Mitsuzawa Stadium on February 22

Okayama 0 Yokohama FC 1

The total attendance:7,274

This sec, Lucas started the game. He was expected to score the first goal this season. Kamiya was on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game when coming in.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to stop the former Fagiano target man, Sakuragawa. In the 10th minute, Tagami tried to find the net from Tabei's corner. In the 17th minute, Kato's corner was cleared by the opponent. Afterwards, Lucas made efforts to create chances. In the 24th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 36th minute, Tabei failed to open the score. Two minutes later, Lucas's attempt was off target.


After the break, the game remained the same. Kiyama's men struggled to have more ball possession. In the 57th minute, Okayama conceded an opener, scored by Sakuragawa. In the 64th minute, Takeuchi and Ichimi came off the bench to change the game. In the 70th minute, Lucas missed the chance for an equalizer. In the 76th minute , Kamiya was sent in. However, the substitutes were not able to change the game. During the added time, Kato's free kick was ballooned over the bar. As a result, Okayama lost to the rival club.

Match Preview 2nd Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Mitsuzawa Stadium on February 22

Yokohama FC are also newly-promoted club as well as Okayama. This year, their initial aim is to survive in the division 1 club therefore they sign with several talented players.


Former Fagiano attacker, Sakuragawa can be one of the key players. He can play as a target man so that the red uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.