Match Preview 4th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at City Light Stadium on March 19

Kyoto are the former division 1 club and seems powerful enough to compete for the playoffs, because the rival finished in the 5th place and advanced to the playoffs. Therefore, Okayama are required to defeat the powerful club for the promotion to the upper league.


Before this season, Sanga successfully enhanced their strength, acquiring ex-international, Marcus Tulio TANAKA. He is well-experienced and can be influential in the team. And also, another former international Oguro came back to the club. He can be the one to watch out for.


On March 12, Sanga met former division 1 club, Avispa Fukuoka. Marcus Tulio TANAKA did not appear at this sec. Right after the kickoff, Kyoto conceded a goal and struggled to take the initiative. After the break, Fukuoka added a second. Later, Sanga's midfield player, Sento found the net, but Kyoto failed
to equalize the match.