J League Cup 26 - 27: Dramatic victory

On September 29th, the club visited Sapporo to face the division 2 club, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. This match, Tabei started the game. The product of the club's academy, Senda was on the bench. 


In the 11th minute, Moser showed a superb saving. In the 17th minute, Kamiya almost found the net. In the 36th minute, Kawano opened the score with his brilliant opener, assisted by Na Sang-ho. Two minutes later, Tabei was replaced by Takeuchi. After the break, in the 58th minute, the game was equalized. Afterwards, the club aggressively kept attacking forward, but struggled to make a clinch. During the added time, Suzuki decided the game with his fantastic strike, defeating the rival. 

U-21 J League 3rd Sec VS Vissel Kobe on September 20

Okayama 2  Vissel Kobe 4

This is the second match for U-21 team since they had  no match at 2nd sec. This sec, several experienced players such as Matsumoto, Tagami, Tabei and Tagami. They were expected to improve the team's performance.


During the first half, both clubs scored two goals. An experienced players, Matsumoto and Tagami found the net respectively while after the break, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. The opponent added two goals. As a result, the red-uniformed men were unable to obtain points.

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.