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

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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

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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

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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. 

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

Okayama visit Chiba to face a newly-promoted club at Fukuda Denshi Arena. Okayama have never made a victory at this stadium so that the club are expected to break the record.


Former Chiba defender, Sueyoshi seems highly motivated against his former club. He is expected to show an excellent performance this sec.  

Emperor's cup 2026:The club made a good start

 

On August 26th, Okayama host Belugarosso IWAMI in Chugoku Regional League. At this match, head coach, Kiyama placed several fresh players. Young attacker, Nishikawa is one of these. He was expected to shine himself.


After the kickoff, the club aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 18th minute, Tagami smash the net with his superb strike. After the break, the game remained unchanged. In the 58th minute, Nishikawa was replaced by another young attacker, Kawano. Afterwards, Kawano scored two goals, securing their ticket to Round 3.