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

Okayama 2 Kyoto Sanga 1

The total attendance:10,214

This sec, Okayama are expected to make a victory. A goal keeper, Ichimori and a defender, Kukita were in the starting line-up. Veteran, Akamine was back on the reserve list. He was expected to play as a chance-taker.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Kukita nearly found the net. In the 5th minute, a young striker, Toyokawa swerved a shot, passed by a playmaker, Sekido. Two minutes later, he took a header. In the
16th minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. Afterwards, the club's attackers aggressively push forward, but were not able to make an opening goal. A Korean midfielder, PARK Hyong-Jin's corner was denied by the rival. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Right after the interval, a young attacker, Fujimoto failed to provide a pass with Toyokawa. In the 54th minute, Kukita's header misfired. Four minutes later, an attacker, Otake came off the bench. In the 61st minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opener. In the 75th minute, Fujimoto tried to make an equalizer. After that, he was replaced by a veteran forward, Akamine. Three minutes later, an attacker, Mimura came in to chance the game. In the 89th minute, Akamine stroke an excellent equalizer, bringing forces to his team. During the added time, Akamine made a clincher with a penalty, giving his club the first victory this season.