Match Review 24th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on July 20

Okayama 0 Yokohama FC 1

The total attendance:10,753

This sec, a captain, Iwamasa and an ace striker, Oshitani were back from a suspension and an injury list respectively. A Korean defender, Kim Jin-Kyu was listed as a starter for the first time since he joined the club. While, former Fagiano man, Tadokoro played as a starter.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Ito stroke a mid-range shot. Later, Okayama struggled to possess a ball on the opponent's side. In 13rd minute, Yokohama's Norwegian attacker, Ibba took a shot. Six minutes later, Tanaka tried to provide a pass with Oshitani. In 22nd minute, Nakabayashi showed a splendid saving. In 27th minute, Oshitani was not able to grasp a good chance. Right after that, Tanaka missed another chance. In 40th minute, Akamine failed to take a shot. A minute later, the ball Tanaka kicked went over the goal line. In 45th minute, Shimada's shot was blocked by Yokohama's defender. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


A midfield player, Mimura came on as substitute in the second half. In 49th minute, Ibba netted an opener, taking the advantage of the mistake the red-uniformed defenders made. In 57th minute, Young striker, Toyokawa came off the bench to change the game. Right after that, a young playmaker, Yajima almost found the net. In 66th minute, Akamine failed to grasp a good chance. In 77th minute, a midfield player, Sekido came in. A minute later, Iwamasa aimed for the goal with a header. In 80th minute, Ito took a free kick, but it was blocked by the rival. Later, Sekido almost made an equalizer. In 88th minute, Toyokawa took a shot, but the ball hit the crossbar. As a result, Okayama were not able to equalize the match. The club have not been able to make a victory for the last four match including 24th sec.