Match Review 9th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on April 23

Okayama 0   Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance: 8256

It was raining at this evening match. Head coach, Nagasawa placed the same starting line-up as the last sec.An ace striker, Oshitani was back on the bench. He was expected to conclude the game. On the other hand, Yamagata's ace forward, Oguro was not listed for this match.


After the kickoff, Okayama actively kept attacking the opponent. A young playmaker, Yajima stroke a first shot at this match. In 17th minute, Yajima took an excellent mid-range shot, but it was amazingly saved by Montedio's goal keeper, Yamagishi. Five minutes later, a rookie forward, Fujimoto had a chance, but he was unable to grasp it. In 25th minute, Nakabayashi showed a brilliant saving to encourage his team. In 41th minute, he saved Fagiano again to keep a clean sheet. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Nine minutes after the interval, Shimada's mid-range shot misfired. Three minutes later, Oshitani came in, replacing Fujimoto. In 62th minute, Ito headed off. Three minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa was sent onto the pitch to change the game, however, in 70th minute, Yamagata's forward, Hayashi netted an opener. In 86th minute, Toyokawa took a header, but it hit the post. Two minutes later, a veteran forward, Akamine struck the top of the crossbar with a header. During the added time, Oshitani almost found the net, but Yamagishi saved the visitors again. As a result, red-uniformed club failed to equalize the match.