Match Preview 1st Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi FC at Yamaguchi Ishin Park Stadium on February 28

At last, long-waited new season has started. This match is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU derby match and also the opening match of this season, therefore, it is expected that lots of supporters are coming to the stadium for this remarkable game. 


This is the first year for Yamaguchi to play in the division 2. The club won the championship of the division 3 last season. Two years ago, Renofa got promoted to the division 3 from Japan Football League. The club has made a big breakthrough in the recent years.


The club's head coach, Ueno has worked since when the club belonged to Japan Football League in 2014. An ace forward, the top scorer in the division 3 last term, Kishida can be viewed as a threat. Last season, he appeared in 34 matches in the division 3 and netted 32 goals, making a big surprise in the league.


Yamaguchi are very offensive team so that Fagiano's defenders are required to show solids in defense. In terms of attacking, Okayama's new striker, Akamine are highly expected to bring a victory to the club as a chance-taker.