Match Review 25th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on July 30

Okayama 2 V・Varen Nagasaki 0

The total attencdance:10,938

This sec, an experienced attacker, Ito was back in the starting line-up. A Korean wingger, Park was expected to help his team beat Nagasaki because he had played for the rival until the last year and it seems he is well-aware of the Kyushu club.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a veteran, Akamine showed an attempt in the box. In the 9th minute, a young striker, Toyokawa stroke an tremendous opener with his mid-range shot. Four minutes later, an experienced centre back, Takeda added a second from Okayama's corner. In the 25th minute, a playmaker,
Sekido's shot was off target. Five minutes later, Toyokawa almost found the net with his header. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 38th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. Before the break, a veteran wingger, Sawaguchi nearly made a clincher, but his shot hit the post.


Three minutes after the interval, Sawaguchi missed another chance. Four minutes later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa's mid-range shot was blocked by the opponent. Afterwards, more possession belonged to the rival. Former Fagiano man, Shimada showed his spirit, leading his teammates. In the 63rd minute, Ito was replaced by a young attacker, Ishige. Three minutes later, Toyokawa almost smashed the net. In the 73rd minute, an experienced anchor, Watanabe came in. Two minutes later, Akamine's shot hit the post. In the 82nd minute, Kukita was sent onto the pitch. Later, the-red uniformed men made a strong showing and successfully kept a clean sheet against the visitors.  Okayama have been unbeaten for the last 11 matches and stay in the 7th place.