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

Okayama 0 Nagoya Grampus 2

The total attendance:18,918

This is the opening match of this season. This match, a young goalkeeper. Kushibiki and a new captain, Kiyama were listed as a starter. While, another new comer, Otake and Ishige stood by as a subtitute. Former red-uniformed attacker, Oshitani was listed on the reserve list.


Eight minutes after the kickoff, a young attacker, Toyokawa shot off the bar. Later, Nogoya had more possession and they were pushing forward with pace and creating chances. In the 20th minute, a Korean attacker, PARK Hyong-Jin headed off from a free kick. Afterwards, the chances comfortably belonged to
the rival. Four minutes before the break, the powerful club's forward, Nagai fired an excellent volley, making an opening goal.


In the 52th minute, an experienced playmaker, Otake came off the bench. Three minutes later, he tried to equalize the game. Later, PARK failed to grasp the chance with his free kick. In the 62th minute, a playmakar, Sekido shot off the bar, provided by an attacker, Ito. Five minutes later, an experienced defender, Takeda was placed on the pitch. In the 73th minute, Ito headed off, crossed by a legend, Kaji. In the 76th minute, a young attacker, Ishige came in to change the game. In the 82th minute, Oshitani came off the bench. Two minutes later, Nagai made a clincher. As a result, Okayama were disappointedlydefeated by the powerful club.