Match Preview 17th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on June 8

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU Derby match, therefore, lots of Fagiano fans are expected to come to Tokushima for this away match. Okayama are anticipated to defeat the rival to chase the top group.


After the last season, an experienced head coach, Kobayashi stepped down and an assistant head coach, Nagashima took up the post. A young forward, Yamasaki has constantly appeared at matches this season. He is from Okayama prefecture and he used to play for the division 1 club, Sagan Tosu. He has already scored three goals this term.


On June 4, Tokushima faced FC Machida Zelvia. They had a close game. At the end of the first half, Machida's ace striker, Koji SUZUKI scored an opener with a penalty kick. Later, Vortis actively kept attacking, but they failed to equalize the match.


This season, Tokushima have gradually been getting closer to the top group. At 13th sec, Tokushima defeated one of the title hopefuls, Shimizu S-Pulse, 1 - 0, therefore, the match is expected to be tough.