Match Preview 36th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 10

At 17th sec, six minutes after the kickoff, Verdy's midfielder, Chugo scored an opener, bringing forces to the visitors. Later, Nagasawa's men struggled to attack, therefore, Fagiano had a stressful time during the first half. After the break, Okayama desperately tried to equalize the match. In the 72 minutes, a midfielder, TANAKA was sent into the pitch for the first time this term to change the game, however, it seemingly didn't work. Finally, Fagiano lost by one goal.

Recently, a young forward, Daisuke TAKAGI has been in a good shape with six goals. He is a product of the Verdy youth system. His older brother, Yoshiaki has constantly been on a pitch nowadays. He also used to play for the Verdy youth before. A midfield player, Chugo has been almost ever-present since the opening of the league, leading his teammates.

At last sec, Tokyo played against Consadole Sapporo at their home stadium. During the game, Verdy struggled to score a goal, while Sapporo's legend, Ono stroke a memorable opener. After the break, Yoshiaki TAKAGI was sent into the pitch to change the game, but Consadole's midfielder, Uesato scored a clincher, bringing a victory to the visitors.

Verdy has been going at a furious speed, They aim to promote to the upper league this year so that they are highly motivated. Fagiano are expected to dominate the game, smashing the ball into net first.