Match Review 2nd Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on March 5

Okayama 1 Roasso Kumamoto 1

The total attendance:10,286 

This is the opening match at the club's home stadium. This sec, an experienced playmaker, Otake played as a starter. A rookie midfield player, Tsukagawa was listed as a substitute. While, former Fagiano man, Ueda was not list for this match.


During the match, Nagasawa's men kept pushing forward with pace and creating chances. In the 2nd minute, Otake provided a cross, but it was denied. In the 20th minute, he provided another cross, however, it didn't work well. A young attacker, Toyokawa aggressively tried to steer a shot. In the 33rd minute, a young striker, Fujimoto failed to make an opener. In the 36th minute, a midfielder, Tanaka was not able to make a cross. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. 


Two minutes after the interval, Toyokawa headed an opening goal, assisted by a veteran, Kaji. Three minutes later, Fujimoto tried to add a second. In the 61st minute, a defensive midfield player, Watanabe swerved a shot. Four minutes later, Tsukagawa made a debut. In the 70th minute, he stroke a mid-range shot. Afterwards, an attacker, Mimura came off the bench. Right after that, he was not able to grasp the chance. In the 82nd minute, a young goalkeeper, Kushibiki showed an excellent saving. Three minutes later, Tsukagawa couldn't get a game-deciding score. During the added time, the game was shockingly equalized. As a result, Okayama failed to make the first victory this season.