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

Okayama 3  Tokushima Vortis 2

The total attendance:3,218

This sec, a defender, Shinohara was back in the starting line-up. An ace striker, Oshitani was expected to play as a chance taker. An attacker, Kubo was listed on the reserve list. While,Tokushima's forward, Yamasaki played as a starter.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a young playmaker, Yajima showed a long-range shot. In 9th minute, Akamine headed off, crossed by a defender, Takeda. Five minutes later, the opponent's attacker, Yamasaki took a shot in the box. In 20th minute, Vortis's forward, Sato netted an opener, bringing forces to his club. In 26th minute, Sekido showed a mid-range shot to change the game. Four minutes later, Takeda made an equalizer with a corner kick. Three minutes later, Oshitani had a chance, but he was not able to grasp it. In 39th minute, an attacker, Ito added an excellent goal, assisted by Katayama. Later, Akamine almost found the net, but it was blocked by a goal keeper, Hasegawa.


During the second half, in 51st minute, Katayama made a good offence, but it was blocked by Hasegawa. Eight minutes later, Akamine failed to add a goal, provided by Oshitani. In 63th minute, Nakabayashi stopped the rival's header. In 67th minute Oshitani smashed a brilliant third, encouraging red-uniformed men. Later, Tokushima sent two attackers, Hasegawa and Watari onto the pitch. After that, Akamine almost added a fourth with a mid-range shot. In 78th minute, Watari stroke a second, bringing forces to the rival. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench to change the game. However, Okayama suffered to deal with Watari. Fagiano's defenders made a strong showing to secure their victory.