Match Review 8th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at JFE Stadium on September 19

Okayama 1  Kyoto Sanga 2

The total attendance:14,822

This sec, Oberdan was back as a starter from his suspension. While, Miyamoto was not list for this match due to his suspension. Korean forward, Na Sang-ho was expected to score goals. 


After the kickoffs, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. In the 10th minute, the team were unable to prevent an opening goal. In the 15th minute, Lucao's attempt was blocked by Kyoto. In the 29th minute, Esaka's strike was off target. Two minutes later, Lucao was unable to grasp another chance. Right before the break, Na Sang-ho smash the net with his superb equalizer.


In the 57th minute, Locao was sent off due to his inappropriate manner. Right after that, Esaka was replaced by Leo Gaucho. Later, Brown and Kamiya came off the bench to change the game. However, the red uniformed men were mostly forced to play on their own side. During the added time, Leo Gaucho's attempt was off target. Afterwards, the rival club made a clincher. 

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at JFE Stadium on September 19

Kyoto Sanga target to compete for the top group of the division 1 League therefore, the match is expected to be tough. 


Former Kyoto forward, Ichimi seems highly motivated to face his former club. He can be one of the key players for Okayama.

Match Review 7th Sec : VS Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium on September 13

Okayama 2 Urawa Reds 1

The total attendance:30,767


This sec, Oberdan was suspended therefore Miyamoto started the game instead. Former Reds attacker, Esaka was listed as starter. He seemed highly motivated.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession. In the 15th minute, former Fagiano defender, Kudo was sent off due to the accident. Right after that, Okayama's corner was cleared by the rival. In the 18th minute, Omori opened the score with his tricky shot from their another corner. In the 20th minute, Lucao showed an amazing attacking, but his finish was off target. In the 27th minute, the game was equalized. In the 36th minute, Moser made a nice saving.  


Seven minutes after the break, Lucao's strike was off target. In the 56th minute, Kamiya and Na Sang-ho came off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Suzki almost found the net. In the 68th minute, Leo Gaucho almost found the net, passed by Na Sang- ho. In the 73th minute, Leo Gaucho was not able to grasp another chance. During the added time, Tatsuta made a clincher with his dramatic finish. The red-uniformed men successfully obtained three points. 

Match Preview 7th Sec : VS Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium on September 13

The rival are one the of powerful clubs in the league however, this season they struggle at the bottom half of the league table.


Former Fagiano young attacker, Hayakawa has been ever present this season. He can be the one to watch out for since he has an amazing shooting ability. 

Match Review 6th Sec : VS Sanfrecce Hiroshima at JFE Stadium on September 6

Okayama 3  Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2

The total attendance:14,613

 

This is CHUGOKU Derdy. Okayama were expected to defeat the rival at their home stadium. Lucao and Esaka were back in the starting line-up.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Moser showed a nice saving. The home club struggled to have more ball possession. In the 9th minute, Fujita's attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 10th minute, Kawano opened the score, crossed by Lucao. In the 21st minute, Kawano added a second with his superb strike. In the 38th minute, his another attempt was off target. Before the interval, Hiroshima found the net.


Four minutes after the break, Fujita's shot was off target. In the 50th minute, Kawano completed a hat trick with his amazing header. In the 58th minute, he was replaced by Leo Gaucho. In the 61st minute, Oberdan was sent off. Three minutes later, the rival added a second. In the 65th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent three men, Kamiya, Miyamoto and Na Sang-ho securing their victory. As a result, Okayama successfully obtained three points. 

Match Preview 6th Sec : VS Sanfrecce Hiroshima at JFE Stadium on September 6

This is CHUGOKU Derby. The match is expected to be highly heated. The red-uniformed men are expected to obtain points from one of the title favorites.


Kawabe is one of the key players. This playmaker can trigger the team's attacking and create lots of chances. 

Match Review 5th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on September 2

Okayama 2 JEF United Chiba 1 

The total attendance:9,712 

Okayama never obtained three points at Fukuda Denshi Arena. This sec, the head coach, Kiyama placed Leo Gaucho and Kawano in the starting line-up. They were expected to bring momentum to their teams. 


Six minutes after the kickoff, Na Sang-ho hit the target, but it was denied by the opponent. Three minutes later, Kawano missed the chance to open the score. In the 11th minute, Miyamoto's shot was off target. In the 12th minute, Leo Gaucho almost found the net. Right after that, Na Sang-ho was not able to take a lead. In the 31st minute, Leo Gacho smash the net with his brilliant opener. However, in the 41st minute, the game was equalized by Chiba.


Na Sang-ho was replaced by Esaka. In the 57th minute, Miyamoto's attempt was blocked by the rival. In the 62th minute, Oberdan's attempt was side-netted. Lucao and Kamiya came off the bench. In the 72th minute, Lucao's strike was off target. Right after that, Esaka's strike was saved by Chiba's keeper. During the added time, Kamiya made a superb clincher, bringing three points to his club for the first time at the Arena.