Match Preview 9th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on April 23

Last year, Yamagata struggled to chase the top group of the league and failed to advance to the playoffs, ending up in the 14th place. This former division 1 club aim for the upper league since the team have reformed a lot.


Former Ehime's head coach, Kiyama came to Yamagata with some of his men from Ehime such as two forwards, Senuma, Sakano, a goal keeper, Kodama and a defender, Motegi. Therefore, it is obvious that the team are different from the last year.


At the last sec, Yamagata struggled to take the initiative of the match against Tokyo Verdy. However, in the 67th minute, the club's midfield player, Yuruki made an opening goal, bringing forces to his team. Later, they successfully kept a clean sheet.