Match Preview 9th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at JFE Stadium on April 6

In 2011, Okayama met one of the powerful clubs in Tokyo. The red-uniformed men never scored and won the rival before therefore the club were expected to defeat the rival.


There are some experienced players in Tokyo. The legendary former Japan international, Nagatomo is one of these. The 38 year-old side back is still in a good form. 

Match Review 8th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at Yodoko Stadium on April 2

Okayama 1 Cerezo Osaka 2

The total attendance:17,141

This sec, a youngster, Sato started the game for the first time, this season. Tabei and Iwabuchi were back in the starting line-up. Kimura was listed on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game.


Three minutes after the kickoff, the visitors conceded an opening goal. A minute later, Lucas almost equalized the game. Right after that, Tagami's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 9th minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. In the 13th minute, Lucas tried to find the net, but it was denied by the opponent. In the 19th minute, Brodersen made another 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. In the 56th minute, Lucas's strike was off target. One minute later, Kamiya and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Kimura's attempt was off target. In the 64th minute, Kudo failed to make an equalizer. In the 76th minute, Ichimi was in. Afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances and lost points.

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at Yodoko Stadium on April 2

In 2016, Okayama met the rival at the final of the playoffs for the division 1 and lost in vain. That was the last meeting for the club. Kiyama's men must be motivated to take the revenge.


The legendary former Japan international, Kagawa is one of the key players in Osaka. He can trigger his team's attacking and create lots of chances.

Match Review 7th Sec : VS Yokohama F Marinos at JFE Stadium on March 29

Okayama 1  Yokohama F Marinos 0

The total attendance:14,892

This sec, the head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last time. A youngster, Sato was on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game. Former Marinos defender, Kato started the game.

Six minutes after the kickoff, corner was given to the home club. Esaka's attempt was off target, crossed by Kato. Right after that, Tatsuta was not able to grasp another chance. In the 10th minute, Tagami showed a nice blocking. In the 14th minute, Brodersen, made an amazing saving. In the 18th minute, Esaka tried to open the score. Later, Okayama struggled to kept attacking. In the 45th minute, Brodersen made another great saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie,


Nine minutes after the break, Kamiya and Sato came off the bench to change the game. In the 57th minute, Tagami almost found the net. Three minutes later, Kamiya nearly opened the score. In the 67th minute, Lucas smash the net with his superb strike. During the added time, he was replaced by veteran forward, Saito who  appeared for the first time this season. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 7th Sec : VS Yokohama F Marinos at JFE Stadium on March 29

This rival club also target the ticket for Asian Champion League. This powerful club are one of the title favorites and the match is expected to be very tough.


Former Marinos winger, Kato must be highly motivated to face his former club. The rival club are not in the shape so far this season. Okayama are required to defeat this powerful club.

J League Cup 2025: Giant-killing happened

On March 20th, the club visited Kokura to face the division 3 club, Giravanz Kitakyushu. In the opponent, two former Fagiano men, Kiyama and Taniguchi started the game. On the other hands, some fresh players were  listed on the starting line-up. An experienced centre back, Yanagi was one of these. The red-uniformed men were expected to keep a clean sheet.


Five minutes after the kickoff, Iwabuchi hit the target, but it was saved by Taniguchi. In the 19th minute, the visitors conceded an opener. Later, the red-uniformed men struggled to equalize the game. In the 35th minute, Kamiya's attepmt was off target. The second half remained the same. In the 46th minute, Kato's strike was off target. In the 63th minute, Esaka and Lucas came off the bench to change the game. However, the club were not able to smash the net. As a result, the club's journey in this composition ended in the first round.

Match Review 6th Sec : VS Kawasaki Frontale at JFE Stadium on March 16

Okayama 0 Kawasaki Frontale 0

The total attendance:13,699

This sec, two powerful attackers, Lucas and Kimura were back in the starting line-up. They are expected to bring momentum to the team. Young striker, Sato was on the reserve list.

Seven minutes after the kickoff, the team obtained a corner, but Kato's set piece was cleared by the opponent. One minute later, Kiyama'men showed several good attacking. Tagami almost found the net with his header. Right after that, Kimura's attempt was off target. Lucas nearly opened the score. In the 13th minute, Lucas was not able to grasp another chance. In the 36th minute, Esaka nearly smash the net. Two minutes later, Tatsuta's shot was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Six minutes after the break, Tagami's shot was ballooned over the bar. Right after that, Kato showed a nice shot, but he was not able to hit the target. In the 54th minute, Kimura's attempt was also off target. In the 66th minute, Iwabuchi and Yanagi came off the bench to change the game. In the 71st minute, Lucas failed to make an opener. Right after that, Sato and Kamiya came in. In the 82th minute, Matsumoto missed the chance for an opener. During the added time, Brodersen showed an excellent saving. The match ended in a tie.