Match Review 12nd Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at City Light Stadium on May 7

Okayama 3 Tokushima Vortis 2

The total attendance:8,931

This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. An experienced playmaker, Otake wants to become a firm fixture as a starter. Young attackers, Ishige and Toyokawa are expected to finalize the match since Okayama haven't been able to take the initiative in the recent games.


During the match, Okayama showed their spirits to defend the rival's offence to get out of their slump. In the 16th minute, Ishige's cross was denied by Tokushima' goal keeper, Kajikawa. Five minutes later, a Korean attacker, Park failed to find the net. Afterwards, Fagiano conceded an opening goal. In the 34th minute, Otake was not able to grasp the chance. Two minutes later, Toyokawa headed an incredible equalizer. In the 40th minute, a rookie, Tsukagawa added a nice second, bringing forces to his team. Right before the break, a legend, Kaji was not able to add a third.


After the interval, Park aggressively tried to provide a cross. In the 49th minute, Toyokawa tried to add a goal, passed by Park. In the 60th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent's ace forward, Watari. Later, Nagasawa sent two attackers, Tanaka and Mimura to finalize the game. In the 71st minute, Park's free kick was cleared by the rival's defender. Seven minutes later, Ishige tried to provide a cross. Two minutes later, a young forward, Fujimoto smashed a clincher. In the 86th minute, Ishige's free kick didn't work well. Afterwards, Okayama performed well and successfully defeated Tokushima.