Match Review 40th Sec : VS Nagoya Grampus at City Light Stadium on November 5

Okayama 0 Nagoya Grampus 1

The total attendance:12,286

This sec, a Korean attacker, Park and an experienced attacker, Otake were back in the starting line-up. A young attacker, Toyokawa stood by as a substitute. He was expected to conclude the game. While, a former Fagiano ace attacker, Oshitani started the game.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Otake tried to provide a pass with a playmaker, Sekido. In the 13rd minute, a veteran Akamine was not able to receive a pass from Park. Right after that, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving, encourging his team mate. Otake aggressively kept pushing forward.  Later, more chances belonged to the rival. In the 31st minute, a captain, Kiyama stroke a long-ranged shot. Three minutes later, a young attacker, Ishige's free kick did not work well. In the 37th minute,
Okayama conceded an opening goal.


After the break, a defensive midfielder, Watanabe was replaced by a veteran defender, Sawaguchi. The red-uniformed men struggled to take the initiative. In the 59th minute, a target man, Orsini came off the bench to change the game. In the 54th minute, Park's free kick was denied by the rival's goal keeper. In the 65th minute, Orsini's cross was cleared by Nagoya. Afterwards, more possession belonged to the visitors. In the 84th minute, an attakcer, Mimura came in. One minute later, Akamine almost made an equalizer. During the added time, Mimura was not able to chance to equalize the game. As a result, Okayama were defeated.