Match Review 36th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at City Light Stadium on October 16

Okayama 1  Cerezo Osaka 1

The total attendance:15,203

This is one of the most important matches for Okayama this season. This sec, an ace striker, Oshitani and a defensive midfielder, Watanabe were suspended. Therefore, a playmaker, Sekido and a rookie forward, Fujimoto were listed in the starting line-up. A young attacker, Sakai played as a starter. Furthermore, an experienced attacker, Akiyoshi stood by as a substitute.


After the kickoff, Okayama tried to go forward aggressively. In 5th minute, Fujimoto were not able to take a shot in the box. Later, he tried to keep pressuring against the rival. In 15th minute, a captain, Iwamasa failed to take a header, provided by Katayama. In 21st minute, a veteran forward, Akamine missed a chance for an opening goal. Afterward, the rival's Fujimoto got injured and he was replaced by Moniwa. In 29th minute, Yajima failed to provide a pass with Fujimoto. In 37th minute, the opponent's attacker, Souza made an opener. Four minutes later, Fujimoto tried to change the game.In 43th minute, a playmaker,Sekido made a superb equalizer, assisted by Akamine. One minute later, Ito took a mid-range shot. The first half ended in a tie.


Three minutes after the break, Fujimoto tried to move toward the box. Two minutes later, Yajima took a shot, but it was blocked by the rival.In 51st minute, Iwamasa headed off. In 54th minute, Fujimoto failed to provide a cross with his teammates. Five minutes later, Tanaka came in to change the game. In 61st minute, Iwamasa took anther header, but he couldn't smash the net. In 68th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench. In 84th minute, Fujimoto tried to make a chance. Right after that, he was replaced by a Korean defender, Kim Jin-kyu. During the added time, Toyokawa was not able to take a shot, blocked Souza.Right before the end of the game, a goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. As a result, Okayama missed the chance to get closer to the rival.