Match Review 22th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on July 9

Okayama 1 Tokyo Verdy 1

The total attendance:5,765

A veteran defender, Sawaguchi was back in the starting line-up since the club's legend, Kaji didn't appear because of his injury. A rookie playmaker, Takeda stood by as a substitute. While, Tokyo's Brazilan attacker, Alan Lopes Pinheiro was listed as a starter.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, a young attacker, Ishige's free kick was denied. Three minutes later, his corner was cleared by the rival again. In the 13rd minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 20th minute, a rookie playmaker, Tsukagawa almost found the net. In the 31st minute, he failed to provide a cross. In the 40th minute, a young striker, Toyokawa smashed the net with a superb opener, provided by an attacker, Katayama. Later, a playmaker, Sekido tried to add a second,　but it was blocked by Verdy's keeper.


Three minutes after the break, Toyokawa tried to provide a cross. Afterwards, Okayama's defenders made a good showing. In the 65th minute, Ishige stroke a mid-ranged shot, but it was off target. After that, a veteran forward, Akamine was not able to grasp a chance with his cross. In the 75th minute, Fagiano　conceded an equalizer. Later, a head coach, Nagasawa sent three men, Fujimoto, Otake and Kukita to finalize the match. In the 83rd minute, Akamine nearly scored a clincher, passed by Otake. During the added time, Otake's corner did not worked well, therefore, Okayama were not able to defeat the rival.