Match Review 16th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on June 4

Okayama 2  Roasso Kumamoto 1

The total attendance: 7,308

This sec, a young defender, Shinohara did not appear because of the suspension, therefore, Katayama was surprisingly placed as a defender. Mimura and Tanaka started as a wing half. A young play maker, Yajima was back in the starting line-up. While, former Fagiano's man, Ueda played as a starter.


During the first half, in the 10th minute, a captain, Iwamasa showed a nice shot. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa tried to receive a ball in the box, but it was blocked by the opponent. Later, Nagasawa's men actively kept attacking. In 24th minute, Tanaka smashed a wonderful opener, bringing forces to his team. Two minutes later, Katayama headed off, provided by Yajima. In 38th minute, Toyokowa was not able to add a goal with his mid-range shot. Three minutes later, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp it.


Two minutes after the break, Toyokawa headed off. Right after that, Akamine stroke a shot. In 48th minute, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. Three minutes later, Kumamoto's Brazilian striker, Anderson made an equalizer. In 65th minute, Yajima scored a decisive with a penalty kick. In 74th minute, an ace striker, Oshitani came in to finalize the game. Later, Kumamoto's veteran attacker, Maki was placed to change the game. In 81st minute, Iwamasa headed off. Later, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto was sent into the pitch. In 89th minutes, Mimura stroke a mid-range shot. After that, Okayama's defenders made a strong showing to secure their victory.