Match Review 38th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on October 22

Okayama 2 Thespakusatsu Gunma 1

The total attendance:9,436

This sec, two young players, Ishige and Toyokawa started the game. They were expected to take the initiative. An Argentina target man, Orsini did not appear because of his injury. While, a former Fagiano defender, Ichiyanagi played as a starter.


During the match, Okayama struggled to take the initiative because of heavy rainy. In the 3rd minute, Ishige's free kick was off target. In the 12th minute, he tried to provide a cross, but it was denied by Gunma's goal keeper. In the 22nd second, his free kick was denied again. Six minutes later, a veteran, Sawaguchi tried to provide a cross, but another veteran, Akamine and Toyokawa were not able to grasp the chance. Afterwards, more chances belonged to the opponent. In the 36th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. Right before the interval, Okayama conceded an opening goal.


A minute after the break, Ishige missed the chance for an equalizer. In the 50th minute, Ishimori made an excellent saving. Two minutes later, Ishige blazed a brilliant free kick, equalizing the match. In the 55th minute, Toyokawa failed to add a second. Right after that, a playmaker, Sekido missed a chance. In the 65th minute, Ishige attempted headfirst dive. In the 63rd minute, Toyokawa stroke a shot. Seven minutes later, Akamine smashed the net with a superb clincher. In the 84th minute, Toyokawa was replaced by a young forward, Fujimoto. A minute later, Sawaguchi made a mid-ranged attempt. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men made a strong showing, successfully defeating the rival.