Match Review 11th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on April 28

Okayama 3 Roasso Kumamoto 1

The total attendance:9,280 

This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed an experienced defender, Goto and former Kumamoto attacker,　Nakama in the starting line-up. Brazilian striker,　Ricardo Santos stood by as a substitute. He was　expected to work as a chance-taker. While, former　Fagiano defender, Ueda was on the reserve list.


During the match, Nagasawa's men aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 2nd minute, a veteran,　Akamine missed the ball, crossed by an attacker,　Mimura. In the 10th minute, he almost smashed the net with his header from his team's set piece. Three minutes later, his another header was off target. In the 20th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Two minutes later, Nakama's attempt was denied by Kumamoto's goal keeper, Sato. Right after that, Akamine nearly made an equalizer, but it was blocked by Sato again. Three minutes later, Okayama's goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 34th minute, Nakama stroke a superb header.


Three minutes after the interval, an experienced defender, Hamada made a brilliant clincher, assisted by Nakama.In the 55th minute, Nakama's shot hit the bar. Five minutes later, Ichimori showed an excellent blocking. In the 66th minute, Okayama added a third with the rival's own goal. Six minutes later, Akamine missed to add a fourth with his header. Right after that, a playmaker, Ueda swerved a shot. In the 81st minute, Nakama was replaced by a young playmaker, Takeda. In the 86th minute, Ricardo Santos came in. He showed his presence, working as a target man. During added time, a playmaker, Sueyoshi came off the bench. Right after that, Ricardo Santos showed a phenomenal attempt. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated the opponent.