Match Review 15th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at City Light Stadium on May 21

Okayama 2 Yokohama FC 1

The total attendance:8,650

This sec, a first-choice defender, Shinohara was back as a starter from his suspension. An experienced Korean defender, JANG Suk-Won stood by as a substitute. A young attacker, Fujimoto was listed on the reserve list. He was expected to finalize the game. While, former Fagiano man, Tadokoro played as starter.


After the kickoff, the rival aggressively pushed forward. In the 9th minute, Ishige's free kick was denied. One minute later, a young attacker, Toyokawa failed to make an opener. Later, Okayama struggled to deal with a Norwegian striker, Ibba. In the 23rd minute, Ishige's long-range shot was blocked by Yokohama's goal keeper. In the 31st minute, Toyokawa was not able to create a good chance. Seven minutes later, he smashed the net, assisted by a Korean attacker, Park. Right before the break, an attacker, Sekido stroke a mid-range shot.


After the break, Toyokawa aggressively pushed forward and got a corner kick. A rookie, Tsukagawa's header from the corner kick was misfired. In the 59th minute, a defender, Kikuta added an excellent header. Eight minutes later, Toyokawa tride to add a third. In the 77th minute, Fujimoto came in to secure Okayama's victory. In the 84th minute, Ishige's corner kick was blocked by the rival. Right after that, Otake came off the bench to conclude the game, but the red-uniformed men conceded a goal. One minute later, Toyokawa was replaced by a veteran defender, Kondo. Afterwards, Okayama successfully defeated the top club.