Match Review 10th Sec : VS FC Gifu at City Light Stadium on April 21

Okayama 0 FC Gifu 0

The total attendance:8,668

This sec, a veteran, Akamime started the game for the first time in six games. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. Brazilian striker, Ricardo Santos was listed on the reserve list for the first time since the club made a deal with him this April. While, former Fagiano defender, Takeda played as a starter.


After the kickoff, Akamine kept trying to push forward as a target man. In the 10th minute, he stroke a mid-range shot, but it was off target. Two minutes later, an experienced attacker, Saito tried to make a chance, but it was blocked by Takeda. In the 17th minute, a defender, Hamada took a header, crossed by an experienced playmaker, Ueda. Four minutes later, a rookie defender, Abe almost found the net. Right after that, a mid fielder, Ito's header was denied. In the 36th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. Two minutes later, Akamine was not able to get closer to Gifu's box, receiving a ball from Ueda. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Akamine's attempt in the box was off target. Four minutes later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa failed to provide a cross with Akamine. In the 62nd minute, Hamada took a header, crossed by Ito. Five minutes later, Saito was replaced by an attacker, Nakama. Two minute later, The striker tried to create a chance. In the 78th minute, Ricardo Santos came off the bench to change the game. In the 83rd minute, Nakama failed to open the score. During the added time, Santos tried to make a chance for a clincher, however, the game ended in a draw.