Match Review 3rd Sec : VS Verdy Tokyo at JFE Stadium on August 22

Okayama 0  Verdy Tokyo 0 

The total attendance:14,426


This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. Brazilian forward, Lucao was expected to score goals as as well as the last home match.


After the kickoff, the home clube aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 7th minute, Na Sang-ho hit the target, but failed to take a lead. In the 17th minute, Suzuki's strike was blocked by the opponent. Four minutes later, Oberdan's strike was ballooned over the bar. In the 26th minute, Lucao's header was saved by Tokyo's keeper. In the 40th minute, Tatsuta's shot was blocked by the rival.


Two minutes after the interval, Yamane's shot was blocked by the opponent. In the 48th minute, Lucao was not able to smash the net. In the 54th minute, Oberdan was not able to find the net. In the 61st minute, Lucao was replaced by Leo Gaucho. Right after that, Leo Gaucho's attempt was off target. In the 83rd minute, Miyamoto's strike was denied by the rival. As a result, the game ended in a scoreless tie.

Match Preview 3rd Sec : VS Verdy Tokyo at JFE Stadium on August 22

The rival club target to survive in the division 1 league as well as Oakayama. Okayama are expected to defeat the rival.


The rival's key player, Mateus can be the key player. This goal keeper often show an amazing saving. 

Match Review 2nd Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at JFE Stadium on August 15

Okayama 1 V・Varen Nagasaki 0

The total attendance:14,223

This is the opening match at the home stadium. German goal keeper, Moser was listed in the starting line-up. He was expected to keep a clean sheet. Oberdan started the game for the first time this season.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Miyamoto tried to open the score, but it was blocked by the opponent. One minute later, Esaka was not able to grasp another chance. In the 9th minute, Yamane's attempt was off target. In the 13th minute, Oberdan failed to take lead with his shot on target. In the 15th minute, Lucao smash the net, but it offside. Before the break, Yamane's shot was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Seven minutes after the break, Lucao's strike was off target. Right after that, Shirai was not able to hit the target. In the 8th minute, Lucao's shot was off target. One minute later, he made an opening goal with superb strike. In the 65th minute, Lucao was replaced by Leo Gaucho. In the 70th minute, Leo Gaucho's strike was over the bar. During the added time, he failed to add a second. As a result, the club obtained three points. 

2026: Fukuyama City FC's challenge continues

Fukuyama City FC are now getting closer to the title.Their aim is just to promote for Japan Football League. Ace forward, Fujimoto is expected to lead the club to the upper league.
 

Their rival are Belugarosso IWAMI, which stay in the 2nd position now. The club also aim for J League and are expected to stop Fukuyama. 

Match Preview 2nd Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at JFE Stadium on August 15

This is the opening match at the club's home stadium. The rival club aim to survive in the league as well as Okayama. The red-uniformed are expected to obtain three points.


Former Nagasaki centre back, Tagami is one of the key players. He is expected to stop the rival's attacking and keep a clean sheet. 

Match Review 1st Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at YANMAR HANASAKA Stadium on August 8

Okayama 1 Cerezo Osaka 2

The total attendance:21,843

This sec, young goal keeper, Matsuda made a debut as a starter. A new signing, Na Sang-ho started the game. He was expected to work was a goal scorer. Former Fagiano men, Inoue and Sakuragawa started the game.


Right after the kickoff, Lucao tried to open the score, but his attempt was off target. Two minutes later, Omori almost found the net. In the 6th minute, Esaka's shot was off target. In the 8th minute, Shirai's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 8th minute, Brown scored an opening goal with his superb shot. However, In the 20th minute, the game was equalized by Sakuragawa. Later, the opponent added a second.


After the break, Matsumoto was replaced by a new signing, Oberdan. This Brazilian player was expected to improve his team's performance. In the 49th minute, Miyamoto's strike was blocked the rival. In the 55th minute, Matsuda made a fine saving. In the 67th minute, Kamiya and Ichimi came off the bench to change the game. However, Oakayama were not able to smash the net and lost three points. 

Match Preview 1st Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at YANMAR HANASAKA Stadium on August 8

This is the opening match of the season. The club's priority this season is to survive in the division 1 league. Therefore, the head coach, Kiyama is expected to take solid strategy.


Former Cerezo winger, Yamane seemed highly motivated to face his former club. He can be the key player, creating lots of crosses to score goals.