Match Review 7th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on April 1

Okayama 0 Ehime FC 1

The total attendance:9,117 

This sec, a rookie defender, Abe was back from his international duty. He started the game. A playmaker, Sekido was listed as a starter for the first time this season. Former Fagiano defender, Tamabayashi stood by as a substitute.


Four minutes after the kickoff, an experienced striker, Saito tried to open the score with his header, crossed by a playmaker, Sueyoshi. In the 14th minute, Saito was not able to grasp another chance, passed by an attacker, Nakama. Seven minutes later, a penalty was given to the rival due to a defender, Hamada's foul. Ehime's ace forward, Kawahara made an opener. In the 34th minute, Sueyoshi's free kick was ballooned over the bar. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to push forward. Before the break, Nakama failed to equalize the game.


Sekido was replaced by an experienced attacker, Ito before the second half starts. In the 48th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 50th minute, Hamada missed a chance, crossed by Nakama. A wingger, Mimura tried to make an equalizer, but it was blocked by Ehime's defender. In the 67th minute, a playmaker, Ueda failed to provide a pass with Saito. In the 79th minute, his set-piece didn't work well. Right after that, Tamabayashi came off the bench. In the 82nd minute, the head coach, Nagasawa sent two attackers, Otake and Fukumoto. During the added time, Nakama's attempt was denied by the opponent's goal keeper. As a result, Okayama were defeated for the first time this term.