Match Preview 35th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at Matsumotodaira Football Stadium on October 8

At 18th sec, After the kickoff, both team struggled to take initiative of the match.  During the added time of the first half, a young playmaker, Yajima scored an opening goal with a penalty kick. after the interval, in 56th minute, Sawaguchi added a second with his header. In 68th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench to finalize the match, but five minutes later, Yamaga's ace attacker, Takasaki netted a goal. Afterwards, no goal was scored. 

Former Fagiano's men such as Kiyama, Goto and Ishihara have constantly been on a pitch therefore, all are expected to appear as a starter. The three were listed in the starting line-up at the last sec as well. Former Mito Hollyhock's ace striker, Mishima joined the club this summer. He plays as a trump now.

On October 2, Matsumoto faced Kamatamare Sanuki. The match was literally heated. In 7th minute, Matsumoto's attacker, Kudo equalized the game. Seven minutes later, an ace forward, Takasaki added a second. Later, a defender, Iida smashed a third, taking the initiative. Right before the break, Sanuki scored a goal, trying to change the game, but during the second period, Kudo made a clincher.

This sec is one of the most important matches for Okayama this season. In order to finish within top two. Nagasawa's men are required to beat Matsumoto in the 2nd place of the league now.