Match Review 14th Sec : VS Yokohama F･Marinos at Nissan Stadium on November 7

Okayama 1 Yokohama F･Marinos 1 

The total attendance:24,544

This sec, Moser was back in the starting line-up. Another fresh men, Brown and Kawano were expected to score goals as a starter.


Right after the kickoff, Brown almost found the net. In the 3rd minute, Esaka showed a nice blocking. In the 8th minute, Esaka's shot was off target. In the 10th minute, Oberdan tried to open the score. Later, the visitors struggled to take control of the game. In the 41st, Brown's header was denied by Yokohama's keeper. In the 43rd minute, he took the another chance with his superb strike. However, before the break, the game was equalized by the rival.

Right after the break, one of the opponents was sent off due to his foul. In the 50th minute, Brown's second was canceled due to the offside. In the 58th minute, Yamane's strike was off target. In the 65th minute, Matsumoto and Na Sang-ho came off the bench. Six minutes later, Leo Gaucho was sent onto the pitch. In  the 76h minute, Na Sang-ho's header was saved by the opponent. During the added time, Esaka almost made a clincher. As a result, the red-uniformed men shared a point with the rival. 

Match Preview 14th Sec : VS Yokohama F･Marinos at Nissan Stadium on November 7

This powerful club target to compete for the top group of the league this season. Okayama are expected to obtain at least a point.


An experienced striker, Miyaichi can be the one to watch out for. The red-uniformed defenders are required to mark him with an extra care. 

U-21 J League Interleague VS Shimizu S-Pulse on November 1

Okayama 5  Shimizu S-Pulse 1 

This sec, Okayama host Shimizu in Kasaoka city. The team were expected to make a first victory in this league.


After the kickoffs, Okayama took control of the game, opening the score with the opponent's own goal. Later, Two products of the club's academy, Suemune and Senda added a goal respectively. After the interval, the hope of the academy, Anzai smash the net. Before the end of the game, Mandai scored a fifth even though they conceded a goal.  

Match Review 13th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at JFE Stadium on October 31

Okayama 0 FC Tokyo 4

The total:14,287 

This sec, goal keeper, Hamada was placed in the starting line-up for the first time this season. Former Tokyo man, Shirai started the game. 


After the kickoff, the home team struggled to take control of the game. In the 8th minute, Tatsuta showed a nice blocking. In the 21st minute, Hamada showed a fine saving. In the 33th minute, he made another fine saving. In the 41st minute, Lucao made the first attempt for this match. After that, Suzuki missed the change for an opener. Before the break, the rival took a lead. 


Two minutes after the break, the rival doubled their lead. In the 56th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Yamane and Leo Gaucho to change the game. However, In the 63th minute, Tokyo add a third. In the 70th minute, another substitute, Kawano was not able to find the net. In the 39th minute, Hamada made a superb saving. During the added time, Okayama conceded a goal again.

Match Preview 13th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at JFE Stadium on October 31

The club welcome Tokyo at their home. The rival club are one of the title favorites. However Okayama are expected to defeat the powerful club.


Former Tokyo defender, Shirai seems highly motivated to face his former club. He can be the key player since he knows a lot about the rival.

Match Review 12th Sec : VS Kawasaki Frontale at Todoroki Stadium on October 25

Okayama 1 Kawasaki Frontale 2

The total attendance:19,586 

This sec, Shirai and Kawano were back in the starting line-up. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Brodersen started the game.


Four minutes later, Miyamoto made an attempt, but Borodersen showed a fine saving. In the 6th minute, Lucao failed to open the score. In the 8th minute, Kawano's cross was denied by Brodersen. In the 12th minute, the opponent took a lead. In the 20th minute, Suzuki tried to find the net. In the 31st minute, Shirai's shot was off the target. In the 41st minute, Matsumoto  couldn't equalize the game. 


Two minutes after the break, Kawano was not able to take the target. In the 51st minute, the rival added a second. In the 55th minute, Kamiya and Leo Gaucho came off the bench to change the game. In the 75th minute, Oberdan smash the net with his superb strike. Two minutes later, Esaka's attempt hit the bar. In the 81st minute, Moser made an excellent saving. As a result, Okayama were not able to obtain points.

J League Cup 26 - 27: They lost the ticket for the next round

 

The club faced the division 1 rival, Nagoya Grampus. Head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players such as Ikedo and Fujii. Former Okayama defender, Tokumoto started the game. 


After the kickoff, Okayama showed a good start. In the 15th minute, the visitors took a lead with Ikedo's opener. But it was equalized a few minutes later. Right after the break, the opponent add a second. For minutes later, Fujii found the net. In the 69th minute, the rival took a lead again. In the 88th minute, Leo Gaucho made a superb equalizer. However, Okayama were defeated due to the penalty shootout after the match.