Match Review 28th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on August 11

Okayama  1 Ehime FC 1

The total attendance:5,747

This sec, a young attacker, Sakai was listed as a starter for the first time this season since he came to Okayama. He is expected to work as a chance-taker. A midfield player, Tanaka and a defender, Shinohara were back in the starting line-up. Former Okayama defender, Tamabayashi was not listed for the member of this match.


Six minutes after the kickoff, Ito stroke a mid-range shot as his club's first shot for this match. For the early part of the game, more possession belonged to the rival. In 12th minute, Ehime's forward, Nishida almost found the net with his header. After that, Nagasawa's men struggled to take the initiative of the game. In 25th minute, a veteran, Akamine's shot was saved by the opponent's goal keeper, Kodama. A minute later, Iwamasa headed off, provided by Ito. Later, red-uniformed men were not able to take shots. It seemed both teams suffered in a humid climate of this mid-summer. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, Akamine tried to provide a pass, but it didn't work well. A minute later, Sakai failed to make an opener. In 61th minute, Okayama luckily scored an opening goal with the opponent's own goal. Right after that, an ace striker, Oshitani came off the bench. In 69th minute, Ito almost added a second. In 73th minute, he took a pinpoint free kick, but it disappointedly hit the crossbar. In 77th minute, the rival's striker, Sakano equalized the game with a penalty kick. In 82th minute, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto was sent onto the pitch to change the game. In 85th minute, Katayama got a yellow card, therefore he is going to be suspended for the next sec. Afterwards, Oshitani took a mid-range shot. During the added time, a defender, Sawaguchi came in. Right before the end, a goalkeeper, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. As a result, match ended in a tie.