Match Review 30th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on August 21

Okayama 0 JEF United Chiba 2

The total attendance: 10,109

This sec, a young playmaker, Yajima was back from the Olympic Games. Two young attackers, Toyokawa and  Katayama were listed as a starter. They were expected to play as a chance-taker. While, Chiba's attacker, Nagasawa played as a starter.


After the kick off, the rival tried to dominate the match. In 8th minute, red-uniformed men were not able to grasp the chance with their corner kick.  In 9th minute, Chiba's attacker, Machida made an opening goal, bringing forces to his team. In 13rd minute, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed a superb saving. A minute later, Toyokawa tried to equalize the game. In 21th minute, Akamine missed to provide a cross. Later, Ito failed to make an equalizer. In 26th minute, Sekido took a shot. In 29th minute, Nakabayashi made another excellent saving.  In 35th minute, Yajima almost found the net with his mid-range shot. In 39th minute, Takeda missed a good chance. Later. Yajima took another mid-range shot.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to make chances. While, the rival actively tried to add a second. In 60th minute, Sakai came off the bench to change the game. Later, Toyokawa nearly netted a goal. In 67nd minute, Oshitani came in. Nakabayashi saved his team again, stopping Machida's shot. In 73th minute, a Chiba's Brazilian forward, Elton added a second. One minute later, Watanabe was sent off. In 79th minute, Nakabayashi showed a fine saving. Four minutes later, Yajima tried to score a goal. During the added time, Ito nearly scored a goal with a free kick. Later, Oshitani failed to strike a goal. As a result, Okayama were disappointedly defeated.