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

Okayama 1 Shimizu S-Pulse  2 

The total attendance: 16,740

This sec, a playmaker, Sekido and a veteran defender, Sawaguchi were back in the starting line-up. Ex-international, Kaji was back from an injury list. A rookie attacker, Fujimoto stood by as a substitute. He was expected to score the first goal in his career. 


After the kickoff, Shimizu aggressively kept trying to take the initiative. While, a veteran forward, Akamine tried to make chances for an opener. In 8th minute, a corner was given to Okayama, but an attacker, Ito was not able to provide with a good cross. In 16th minute, a captain, Iwamasa mistakenly made an own goal. Three minutes later, he failed to make an equalizer with his header. An attacker, Mimura tried to make a cross, but it did not work well. In 34th minute, S-Pulse's forward, CHONG Tese added a second with his header. Afterward, an ace striker, Oshitani made a strong showing to score a goal, but he was not able to grasp the chance. 


After the break, the red-uniformed men tried to change the game. In 48th minute, a defender, Sawaguchi took a shot, provided by Ito. In 54th minute, a young attacker, Katayama failed to make a cross. In 62nd minute, a young striker, Toyokawa came in to take the initiative. Right after that, he stroke a superb goal, encouraging his team. In 71st minute, a young playmaker, Yajima tried to make an equalizer with his mid-range shot, but it was blocked by the opponent. Later, a rookie forward, Fujimoto was sent onto the pitch. Seven minutes later, a young attacker, Sakai sent off the bench. During the added time, Toyokawa took a mid-range shot, but he was not able to equalize the game. As a result, Fagiano were disappointedly beaten by the powerful club.