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

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:8,104

This match, a young attacker, Fujimoto was back in the starting line-up. A Korean defender, JANG Suk-Won was listed on the reserve list for the first time this term. A young striker, Toyokawa stood by as a substitute. He was expected to finalize the match.


Three minutes after the kickoff, a captain, Kiyama made a superb opening goal, bringing forces to his teammates. In the 11th minute, a young attacker, Katayama stroke a shot, but it was denied by Yamagata's goal keeper, Kodama. Later, a young attacker, Fujimoto tried to create chances. In the 26th minute, a young goal keeper, Kushibiki made a fine saving. In the 34th minute, an experienced midfield player, Ito failed to provide a pass with his free kick. Eight minutes later, a legend, Kaji was not able to grasp the chance, passed by a defensive midfielder, Watanabe.


After the break, Ito was replaced by a rookie attacker, Tsukagawa. In the 52nd minute, the red-uniformed men added a second with the rival's own goal. Two minutes later, Katayama almost scored a third. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to possess a ball. In the 71st minute, an attacker, Mimura came off the bench to change the game, but in the 76th minute, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal. Three minutes later, Mimura's shot misfired. In the 84th minute, Tsukagawa failed to provide a through pass. A minute later, an experienced defender, Takeda came to ensure the club's victory. Finally, Okayama successfully defeated the visitors.