Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on April 29

Last term, Machida finished in the second place in the division 3. In the playoffs, they surprisingly defeated one-time J League cup champion, Oita Trinita and got promoted to the division 2. Obviously, the club are highly motivated in the upper league.   




Head coach, Soma is the former Japan international. He has been working for the club since 2014. A midfielder, Takafumi SUZUKI  is one of the key players. He used to play for Fagiano before, but he did not have lots of opportunities to play when he was in Okayama. Another, SUZUKI, whose name is Koji, is the one to watch out for. He is the top scorer of division 3 in 2013. He has scored three goals so far this season.




At the last sec, Machida met V・Varen Nagasaki in their home. During the game, Soma's men struggled to attack, but in 76th minute, an attacker, Nakajima stroke an opener to bring forces to his team and successfully defeated the Nagasaki. Surprisingly, Zelvia came out on top in this league as of 9th sec. 





Machida are defensive club, therefore, it is predicted that Okayama would struggle to attack against solid in Zelvia's defence. Fagiano attackers such as Oshitani, Akamine and Toyokawa are expected to score goals to secure their victory.