Match Review 42th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on November 20

Okayama 3 Thespakusatsu Gunma 3

The total attendance:15,204

This sec, a veteran, Kaji was back in the starting line-up. A young striker, Toyokawa stood by as a substitute. While, Gunma's key player, Segawa played as a starter. Ex-Fagiano defender, Ichiyanagi was listed in the starting line-up.


A minute after the kickoff, a young playmaker, Yajima tried to make an opener, but it was blocked by the opponent. In 14th minute, a free kick was given to Okayama. A captain, Iwamasa headed a superb opening goal. Two minutes later, an ace forward, Oshitani added an excellent second, assisted by an attacker, Mimura. In 20th minute, he stroke a beautiful third, taking the initiative of the match. In 31st minute, Yajima failed to provide with a cross. Seven minutes later, Mimura took a mid-range shot. In 40th minute, a veteran striker, Akamine missed a chance to add a fourth. During the added time, Segawa scored a goal. 


Two minutes after the interval, Oshitani tried to find the net. Afterwards, he was replaced by Toyokawa. In 52nd minute, an experienced striker, Ito failed to take a shot.  Three minutes later, the visitors added a second, changing the game. In 57th minute, Yajima missed the chance to make a clincher. Three minutes later, an attacker, Katayama came in. In 68th minute, a young defender, Shinohara headed off. In 75th minute, Akamine tried to take a shot. Four minutes later, the match was disappointedly equalized by the rival. In 86th minute, a rookie striker, Fujimoto came off the bench to finalize the game, but the red-uniformed men were not able to smash the net. As a result, the match ended in a tie. Okayama finished in the 6th place this season and successfully made it to the playoffs.