Match Review 34th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium on October 5

Okayama 1  Ventforet Kofu 3

The total attendance:6,036


This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. The product of Okayama, Ota was on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game when coming in. 

After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to take control of the game. In the 12th minute, Suzuki showed a nice blocking. Two minutes later, Lucas almost opened the score with his header. In the 24th minute, Hayakawa tried to find the net. In the 42th minute, Iwabuchi's attempt was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Hayakawa was replaced by Kamiya. In the 48th minute, Kamiya almost made an opener. In the 56th minute, Kiyama's men conceded an opener. Two minutes later, the rival doubled their lead. In the 62nd minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 64th minute, Ota came off the bench. In the 73th minute, Okayama conceded a third. In the 78th minute, Tagami smash the net with his superb header. However, Okayama were not able to add goals and lost to rival.

Match Preview 34th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium on October 5

On May 19th, the club host the rival. In the 11th minute, Iwabuchi smash the net with his amazing strike. In the 13th minute, Lucas missed the chance to add a second. In the 26th minute, he almost found the net. In the 31st minute, Brodersen made a superb saving. Five minutes after the break, Brodersen showed another amazing saving. In the 73th minute, Iwabuchi nearly added a second. In the 82nd minute, Lucas conclude the game with his stunning strike, Afterwards, Okayama successfully kept a clean sheet.


Veteran striker, Peter Utaka can be the one to watch out for. He has an amazing shooting ability so that the red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 33rd Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on September 29

Okayama 1 V・Varen Nagasaki 0

The total attendance:11,429

In order to obtain the ticket for the playoffs, the club must obtain three points from the third-placed club. Former Nagasaki centre back, Tagami started the game. Kimura and Kamiya were on the reserve list, they were expected to conclude the game when coming in.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Tagami stroke the club's first shot for this game. In the 19th minute, he nearly found the net. In the 21st minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 24th minute, Sueyoshi's attempt was blocked by the rival. Afterwards, Kiyama's men kept attacking forward, but their were not able to open the score.


Six minutes after the break, Lucas's attempt was denied by Nagasaki. In the 58th minute, Tagami showed the nice blocking. Right after that, Tagami came in. In the 62nd minute, Lucas's sho hit the bar. In the 63rd minute, Sueyoshi failed to open the score. In the 70th minute, Kimura and Takagi came off the bench. In the 75th minute, Lucas missed the chance for an opener. In the 78th minute, he made a clincher with his superb header. Afterwards, the red-uniformed successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 33rd Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on September 29

On May 12th, Okayama had a tied game against the rival. Right after the kickoff, Brodersen made an excellent saving. In the 7th minute, Iwabuchi almost smash the net. In the 25th minute,  Motoyama's strike was ballooned over the cross bar. In the 54th minute, Hayakawa came off the bench to change the game. Later, Hayakawa was not able to grasp two chances. In the 58th minute, Kimura almost found the net. In the 81st minute, Lucas missed the chance to open the score. In the 43th minute, Hayakawa failed to clinch the game.


In order to secure the tickets for the playoffs, Okayama were required to defeat the rival since it can be possible for the club to face the rival at playoffs.

Match Review 32nd Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's Denki Stadium on September 22

Okayama 0  Mito Hollyhock 0

The total attendance:4,219 

This sec, Brazilian attacker, Lucas was back in the starting line-up. Kamiya and Kimura stood by on the reserve list. They were expected to clinch the game when coming in.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Luas got the cross from former Mito player, Suzuki, but he was not able to make a strike. In the 3rd minute, Tabei's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Two minutes later, Hayakawa nearly found the net. In the 18th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. Two minutes later, Lucas's shot was over the bar. In the 28th minute, Lucas nearly open the score. Four minutes later, Iwabuchi's attempt was denied by the opponent. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Hayakawa missed the chance for an opener. In the 50th minute, an penalty was given to Mito. Brodersen showed an amazing saving. In the 56th minute, Hayakawa almost smash the net. In the 61st minute, Kamiya and Takagi came off the bench. Six minutes later, Kimira came in. In the 77th minute, Takagi's strike was off target. In the 80th minute, Suzuki was not able to clinch the game. During the added time, Kamiya almost found the net. As a result, both club shared a point.

Match Preview 32nd Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's Denki Stadium on September 22

On March 20th, the club host the rival. In the 11th minute, Brodersen made a good saving. Afterwards, the home club struggled to find the net. In the 40th minute, a penalty was given to Okayama and Gleyson brought a lead to his club. In the 43th minute, Iwabuchi almost double their lead. In the 49th minute, Gleyson missed to add a second.  In the 62th minute, Kimura came off the bench to secure their victory. Right after that, Brodersen showed another excellent blocking.  As a result, the red uniformed men completed three victories in a row.


Former Mito man, Suzuki must be highly motivated against his former club. He can be the key player for Okayama since he knows well about the rival club.

Match Review 31st Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on September 14

Okayama 3 Ehime FC 0

The total attendance:8,658 

This sec, Hayakawa and Tagami were back in the starting line-up. Former Ehime attacker, Kamiya were on the reserve list. He was expected to conclude the game.


Two minutes later, Suzuki's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Right after that, Iwabuchi almost found the net. In the 8th minute, Tagami open the score with his superb header. In the 23rd minute, Hayakawa failed to add a second. Right after that, Tabei's corner was denied by the opponent. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 41st minute, Ichimi failed to double their lead. In the 43rd minute, Hayakawa's shot was saved by Ehime.


In the 52nd minute, Tagami's attempt was off target. In the 56th minute, Lucas and Kamiya came off the bench. Right after that, Lucas nearly found the net. In the 58th minute, Kamiya's shot was off target. In the 61st minute, Lucas's strike was ballooned over the bar. In the 72th minute, Iwabuchi added a second with his amazing strike. In the 82nd minute, Lucas made a clincher. As a result, the red-uniformed men obtained a three point.