Match Review 22nd Sec : VS V･Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on July 8

Okayama 1 V・Varen Nagasaki 1

This is the first match of the second period of this season. Reportedly, the total attendance for this evening match was 6,408.

In Fagiano, the starting line-up was the same as the last sec. It seems that a young defender, Shinohara has played as a first choice since he got back from the injury list. He has been ever-present since the 20^th sec. Oshitani was back on the reserve list. It seems that his injury was not so serious.

After the kickoff, Nagasaki took the control of the match, creating lots of chances. Furthermore, their defenders performed well so that Fagiano were unable to play at their own pace. In the 29^th minutes, an attacker, Ito stroke an opener, assisted by Katayama. Nagasawa's men had one goal-lead at the first period.

After the break, Katayama was replaced with Fagiano's top scorer, Oshitani. Fagiano's defenders dealt well with the opponent's attacking. In the 17^th minutes, Nagasaki's head coach, Takagi placed an forward, Takahashi on the pitch. It seems that change brought forces to the visitors. Finally, in 39^th minutes, Takahashi scored an equalizer, taking Nagasaki back from the brink of defeat. For Fagiano, it was disappointing game since they lost two points.