Match Review 26th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium on August 5

Okayama 1 Kyoto Sanga 1

The total attendance:5,544

This sec, a young striker, Toyokawa was not listed for the match. While, another young attacker, Ishige was back in the starting line-up. A new comer, an Argentina forward, Orsini stood by as a
substitute for the first time since he joined club.


Three minute after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a nice saving. In the 11th minute, a wing back, Katayama took a header, provided by an experience attacker, Ito, but it was denied by the rival's keeper, Sugeno. Two minutes later, a Korean attacker, Park stroke a fantstic free kick, giving a lead to his team. In the 25th minute, a veteran, Akamine failed to receive Park's cross. Seven minutes later, he had an accident and he was forced out of the pitch. Instead of him, a young striker,
Fumimoto came in. Four minutes later, a centre back, Takeda showed a good blocking in the box. Right before the break, Fujimoto almost found the net.


In the 48th minute, Ito was not able to add a second. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 61st minute, a defensive midfield player, Watanabe came off the bench. Three minutes later, Fujimoto's shot was blocked by the opponent. In the 74th minute, a playmaker, Sekido tried to make a clincher, but it was denied by Sugeno. In the 83rd minute, Katayama nearly finalize the game. A defender, Kukita was sent onto the pitch. During the added time, the game was shockingly equalized
by Kyoto.