Match Review 34th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on October 2

Okayama 5  FC Gifu 0

The total attendance:5,250

During the training before this sec, a veteran defender, Kaji got injured so that he didn't appear this time. A young attacker, Katayama played as a starter. Another young attacker, Sakai was listed as a substitute.

After the kickoff, more possessions belonged to Okayama. In 4th minute, an attacker, Ito made a superb opening goal, bringing forces to his team. In 10th minute, an ace striker, Oshitani added a nice second, assisted by a veteran forward, Akamine. Three minutes later, a penalty kick was given to the red-uniformed men. Oshitani made a third. In 18th minute, Akamine almost added a fourth with his header. In 30th minute, the rival's forward, Namba's
shot hit the post. In 40th minute, Ito tried to add a goal with his free kick.

After the break, the opponent aggressively tried to move toward Fagiano's side. Nagasawa's defenders made a strong showing, trying to keep a clean sheet against the rival. In 63th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench. He tried to be more aggressive to make a clincher.In 68th minute, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed a good blocking. Three minutes later, Toyokawa found the net. In 75th minute, Akamine got injured, replaced by a rookie forward, Fujimoto. Seven minutes later, Toyokawa stroke another excellent goal, provided by Ito. In 85th minute, Nakabayashi showed a beautiful saving. As a result,
Okayama successfully defeated Gifu.