Match Preview 5th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium on March 21

Kyoto can be considered one of the top choices for the playoffs. The former division 1 club firstly aim to come back to the top group of the league since the club finished in the 12th position last year.


The team's go-to player is former Japan international, Marcus Tulio Tanaka. This veteran has a shooting ability as well even though he mainly plays as a central defender. He scored 15 goals with 31 appearances last term.


At the last sec, Kyoto faced FC Gifu in their home. During the match, Kyoto struggled to keep possession. The first half ended in 1 - 1. After the break, Kyoto aggressively kept pushing forward and a young attacker, Koyamatsu made clincher, defeating the rival.