Match Review 4th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's denki Stadium on March 20

Okayama 3  Mito Hollyhock 2

The total attendance:5,193 

Head coach, Nagasawa placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A veteran forward, Akamine was expected to net the first goal as a Fagiano man. And also, their defenders are expected to keep a clean sheet since they have failed to do so for the last three matches since the division 2 began. Mito's Vietnamese Messi, Nguyen Cong Phuong was not listed for this match. 


The during the first half, Hollyhock mostly dominated game. In 12th minute, Sato almost took a shot, but failed. Later, Blue-uniformed men had more chances. On the other hand, Akamine struggled to threaten the opponent. In the 34th minute, Oshitani stroke a shot in the box, but Mito's goal keeper, Kasahara showed a good saving. The first period ended in a scoreless.


After the break,  Okayama went on the offensive. Captain, Iwamasa headed an opener, bringing forces to his team. Later, more chances belonged to red-uniformed men. In 62nd minute, ace attacker, Oshitani added a goal, assisted by Katayama. Second minutes later, Hollyhock man, Mishima smashed a goal. Three minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa was sent onto the pitch. In 82nd minute, Akamine had a chance in the box, but it was blocked by Kasahara. During the added time, the game was shockingly equalized, disappointing every Fagiano fan, however, their men never gave up. One minute later, Iwamasa dramatically finalized the match with his heading, bringing a victory to Okayama.