Match Preview 12th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at City Light Stadium on May 7

Last year, Tokushima failed to advance to the playoffs, ending in the 9th place. This year, the club aim for the comeback to the upper league, so that they aggressively made a deal with some talented players.

An attacker, Shimaya is one of them. Last term, he played for Renofa Yamaguchi with ten goals in 42 appearances. He is expected to reinforce the club's offensive strength. Anther key player is a forward, Yamazaki, who is from Okayama. This PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY is expected to be heated.


On May 3, Tokusima defeated Avispa Fukuoka even though they conceded an opening goal. Latar, Shimaya successfully eqaulized the game. After the break, Tokushima's defender, Uchida stroke a clincher, bringing a victory to his club. The rival are now in a good shape with 20 points in the 5th place of the division 2.