Match Review 39th Sec : VS FC Machida Zelvia at Machida Athletic Stadium on November 3

Okayama 1 FC Machida Zelvia 1  

The total attendance:4,163

This sec, Veteran players such as Akamine and Iwamasa were back in the starting line-up. A defensive midfielder, Watanabe did not appear because he was listed on an injury list. Instead of him, Sekido played as a starter. While, Machida's key player, Nakajima played as a starter.


Four minutes after the kickoff, A corner kick was given to Okayama. An experienced striker, Ito provided a cross with a young attacker, Katayama, but Katayama headed off. Three minutes later, Ito provided another cross with a young defender, Shinohara, but Shinohara was not able to grasp the chance. Later, more chances belonged to the rival. In 26th minute, Shinohara accidentally took an own goal. In 36th minute, Katayama made an excellent equalizer, assisted by a young playmaker, Yajima. Five minutes later, Ito's shot was blocked by the opponent's goal keeper. The first period ended in a tie. 


After the interval, Okayama took the initiative. In 2nd minute, Akamine tried to add a second, provided by Yajima. Right after that,a free kick was given to Fagiano and Shinohara took a
header, crossed by Ito. Three minutes later, Oshitani took a mid-range shot.In 10th minute,  Akamine took a header. Six minutes later, Shinohara took another heading, but both didn't work well. In 27th minute, an attacker, Mimura came off and three minutes later, Oshitani was replaced by an young attacker, Toyokawa to change the game. In 35th minute, Toyokawa failed to receive the ball from Yajima. Five minutes later, a rookie forward, Fujimoto was sent onto the pitch. During the added time, Yajima failed to finalize the match with his mid-range shot. Afterward, Okayama were not able to make a clincher. The match ended in a tie.