Match Review 40th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on November 6

Okayama 1 Mito Hollyhock 2

The total attendance:9,216  

This sec, a defender, Takeda didn't appear because of his injury. Two midfield player, Mimura and Shimada were back in the starting line-up. A young striker, Toyokawa played as a starter.
He was expected to perform as a chance-taker.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the game. In 9th minute, Toyokawa failed to receive a pass from a veteran forward, Akamine. Three minutes later, Mimura tried to
smash the net.In 22nd minute, an experienced goal keeper, Nakabayashi showed a good blocking. In 28th minute, Mimura failed to provide a cross. Three minutes later, Akamine took a shot, but it was blocked by the visitors. In 38th minute, a free kick was given to Okayama, but they were not able to grasp the chance. In 40th minute, Mimura tried to provide another cross, but the red-uniformed men were not able to make an opener before the break.


After the interval, the game remained the same. In 9th minute, the rival's forward, Yamamura made an opening goal. Six minutes later, a playmaker, Sekido was sent onto the field. Right after that, a penalty was given to Okayama so that Toyokawa successfully equalized the match. In 20th minute, a Korean defender, Kim Jinkyu provided a cross, but it didn't work. Afterwards, Mimura was replaced by a young attacker, Sakai. Sakai tried to make a chance with his cross. In 39th minute, Nakabayashi made a superb saving. One minute later, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal. Oshitani came in to change the game. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to equalize the match. As a result, the club got down to 6th place in the division 2 league.