Match Preview 41th Sec : VS Shimizu S-Pulse at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on November 12

On July 3, after the break, both clubs struggled to score so that the first period ended in a tie. During the second period, In 67th minute, Shimizu's forward, CHONG Tese stroke an opener. Four minutes later, Toyokawa made a memorable equalizer.In 76th minute, Ito added a second, assisted by Toyokawa. In 85th minute, the opponent's Shirasaki equalized the match. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


An Ace attacker, Omae was back from an injury list and he has reinforced the club's attacking strength. He has scored 18 goals so far. Okayama's defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


On November 6, Shimizu faced Kamatamare Sanuki. During the match, Shimizu aggressively kept attacking. In 38th minute, a veteran midfielder, Edamura made an opener. After the break, an ace forward, CHONG Tese added a second. Even though S-Pulse conceded a goal later, this powerful club defeated Sanuki.


Shimizu now are in a good form with seven straight victories. They aim for the top two, therefore the match is expected to be very tough. In order for Okayama to advance to the playoffs, at least one point is a must.