Match Review 16th Sec : VS Oita Trinita at Oita Stadium on May 28

Okayama 1 Oita Trinita 1

The total attendance:7,030 

This match, a rookie playmaker, Takeda was listed in the starting line-up for the first time in his career. An attacker, Katayama was back as a substitute. A rookie defender, Shimoguchi was listed on the reserve list for the first time since he joined the club.


During the match, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the game. In the 9th mintue, an attacker, Sekido's header misfired. Seven minutes later, a goal keeper, Ishimori showed fine saving, encouraging his teammates. In the 29th minute, Sekido failed to provide a cross. Three minutes later, A Korean midfielder, Park's free kick was denied by the rival. Three minutes later, Ishimori showed another excellent blocking. In the 43rd minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa tried to make an opening goal. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Six minutes after the interval, Takeda stroke a superb goal, assisted by Toyokawa. Six minutes later, a young attacker, Ishige's shot was denied by Oita's goal keeper. In the 61st minute, Katayama came off the bench to finalize the game. Five minutes later, Park's cross didn't reach his teammate. In the
70th minute, the game was equalized. Right after that, Takeda was replaced by a striker, Mimura. In the 79th minute, he balloned his shot. Four minutes later, he failed to provide a cross. Three minutes later, his another shot was blocked by the opponent. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to make a clincher. As a result, the game ended in a draw.