Match Preview 20th Sec : VS Giravanz Kitakyushu at Honjo Athletic Stadium on June 28

Last term, Fagiano had two losses against Giravanz Kitakyushu and the overall record standing of Fagiano against Giravanz is two victories, three losses and five draws. The yellow-uniformed team were promoted to the division 2 in 2010, one year later than Fagiano. 


The head coach is Koichi HASHIRATANI, who is the older brother of Tetsuji HASHIRATANI, the former head coach of Mito Hollyhock. He has been working for Kitakyushu for three years so far. An attacker, Hara is the player to watch out for. He has already scored six goals so far this season. A leading midfielder, Kazama is also remarkable. He has been ever present this term.


At last sec, Kitakyushu played against Consadole Sapporo in a tie. Giravanz's young forward, Watari equalized the match, bringing one point to yellow-uniformed club.


Giravanz stays 10th position with 28 points as of now. In recent secs, Hashiratani's men have been in a good shape. For Fagiano struggling to score nowadays, the match is expected to be tough, therefore, their attackers are required to rise up to dominate the game.