Match Preview 38th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga FC at Kyoto Nishikyogoku Athletic Park Stadium on October 30

On March 13, the visitors had relatively more possession, but Okayama aggressively kept attacking. In 45th minute, a captain, Iwamasa took a header, but it was saved by Kyoto's goal keeper, Sugeno. In 50th minute, Sanga's Korean forward, LEE Yong Jae stroke an opener. In 66th minute, Ito successfully equalized the match. Later, Toyokawa netted a second. During the added time, the match was shockingly equalized, ending the game in a tie.


Sanga's key player is Sergio Escudero. He has constantly been on a pitch. This season, he has scored four goals so far. He is certainly the one to watch out for. Okayama's defenders are required to mark him carefully. 


On October 23, Kyoto met Mito Hollyhock in Mito. During the match, Kyoto struggled to dominate the game. In 76th minute, Sanga conceded an opening goal. During the added time, Kyoto made a dramatic equalizer, obtaining a point.


This term, Kyoto have been in a good form, aiming for the playoffs. The rival now stay in the 6th place. In order for Okayama to secure to advance to the playoffs, The club are required to defeat Sanga.