Match Review 14th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on May 22

Okayama 2 Ehime FC 1

The total attendance: 8,486 

This sec, a veteran, Kaji did not appear because of his suspension. A young playmaker, Yajima was not listed for this match since he was called up for under 23 international team. Instead of them, Tanaka and Sekido played as a starter. While, former Fagiano 's man, Tamabayashi was listed as a starter.


After the kickoff, more chances belonged to the visitors. In 3rd minute, Tamabayashi took a header. Later, Okayama were mostly forced to play in their own territory, while, Ehime kept pressuring red-uniformed men. In 38th minute, Ito provided a cross, but nobody was able to grasp the chance. Seven minutes later, Ehime's striker, Kondo netted an opener. Okayama were not able to take any shots during the first period.


Nine minutes after the break, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto, who is from Ehime city, came off the bench to change the game. Later, Tanaka took a header for the first shot of this match. In 59th minute, Nakabayashi stopped Ehime's attacker, Kawahara's shot. In 62th minute, Tanaka scored a memorable equalizer on a header, bringing to forces his team. Five minutes later, Ito took a mid-range shot, provided by Akamine. In 75th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa was sent onto the pitch to finalize the game. Seven minutes later, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. In 85th minute, Akamine stroke a decisive header. As a result, Fagiano successfully defeated the rival.