Match Preview 23rd Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at Nack 5 Stadium on July 12

This term, on April 1, Fagiano played Ardija in a tie, 0 - 0. At that match, Oakayama fought up against the former division 1 club. A goal keeper, Nakabayashi amazingly saved Fagiano with great performances even though they were mostly on the back foot.

Ienaga is the mainstay of Ardija and he has been present since the 8th sec when he was back from an injury-list. He used to play in Spain and also, he was the former international. On April 1, he didn't play against Nagasawa's men.

At last sec, Omiya played against Consadole Sapporo. They came from two goals behind and won the game by three goals to two. Ienaga scored a goal after the break, bringing forces to the former division 1 club.

Ardija stay at 1st position with 49 points as of now. The orange uniformed club has been at the top in the division 2, as expected. It seems that the match is going to be a difficult campaign for Fagiano, however, in order to close the gap to the top group, Okayama are anticipated to obtain three points.