Match Preview 1st Sec : VS Nagoya Grampus at Mizuho Athletic Stadium on February 26

Last term, this powerful club suffered from an unexpected slump in the division 1. Even though Nagoya made efforts to avoid the demotion to the lower league, the club finally got down to the
division 2 for the first time in the club's history.




After the last season, several main forces such as Ex-Fagiano man, Kawamata and an ace forward, Nagai left Nagoya. It is obvious that the club have been dramatically changed from the last year.It seems that the team need a reform to make a comeback.


 
In 2017, former Kawasaki Frontale's coach, Kazama came to Nagoya. He is highly expected to enhance the club's strength as he did to his former club before. Okayama will meet their former ace attacker, Oshitani. He is one of the key players to wath out for. 




This is the first time for the red-uniformed men to face this powerful club. In order to make a good start this new season, Okayama are expected to defeat the rival.