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

Okayama 0 Ehime FC  2

The total attendance:2,539

This sec, a first-choice defender, Shinohara didn't not appear because of suspension. Instead, a veteran defender, Kondo was listed in the starting line-up for the first time this season. Sagaguchi was back as a stater. While, former Fagiano man, Tamabayashi played as starter.


During the match, Okayama struggled to possess a ball. In the 4th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa failed to provide a cross. Three minutes later, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 15th minute, a young striker, Ishige tried to provide a pass. In the 20th minute, a Korean attacker, Park's cross was blocked by the opponent. Five minutes later, a veteran defender, Sawaguchi failed to provide a pass with his teammates in the box. In the 37th minute, an experienced playmaker, Otake tried to make an opener. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the interval, a playmaker, Sekido tried to provide a pass with Toyokawa, but it was blocked by Ehime's goal keeper. In the 59th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. Five minutes later, a defensive midfielder, Watanabe came in. One minute later, Ishige's shot misfired. In the 67th minute, Otake missed another chance. Afterwards, two attackers, Mimura and Fujimoto came off the bench to change the game. In the 88th minute, Mimura tried to create a chance, but it didn't work well. One minute later, Okayama conceded a clincher. As a result, Nagasawa's men were disappointedly defeated by the rival at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKU Derby.