Match Preview 14th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on May 17

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU derby match. Last season, the club ended up in the 10th place. The rival aim for the playoffs as well as Okayama so that the derby is expected to be very heated. 


The opponent made a deal with a new head coach, Mase, who used to work for Okayama as a coach. He has　an experience as an interpreter for the former Japan international's head coach, Ivica Osim. An experienced player, Tamabayashi used to play for Fagiano.


At the last sec, Ehime made a complete victory against Thespakusatsu Gunma. During the match, Mase's men mostly took the initiative. After the break, a midfield player, Kojima stroke two goals and later, an attacker, Kawahara made a clincher, defeating the bottom club.