Match Review 17th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on June 2

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 2

The total attendance:10,397

This sec, young mid fielder, Takeda started the game. An experienced playmaker, Otake was back on the reserve list. While, former Okayama keeper, Kushibiki played as a starter.


In the 4th minute, Takeda failed to provide a cross with his teammates. Two minutes later, an attacker, Nakama entered the box and tried to smash the net, but it was denied by Kushibiki. In the 11th minute, an experienced defender, Hamada tried to open the score with his header, crossed by an playmaker, Ueda. Three minutes later, Takeda fired a superb mid-range shot, making a lead. In the 30th minute, Hamada's header was saved by Kushibiki. Seven minutes later, Nakama tried to add a second, but it was off target. In the 40th minute, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa's header was blocked blocked by Kushibiki. Right after that, the game was equalized by the rival with a penalty.


Five minutes after the interval, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal. An experienced striker, Saito came off the bench. In the 57th minute, a wingger, Mukuhara's cross was blocked by Kushibiki. Four minutes later, Saito was not able to grasp a chance. One minute later, Takeda was replaced by Otake. In the 70th minute, Akamine's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Hamada made an excellent equalizer with his header. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chance. In the 87th minute, Nakama blazed the ball, but it was off target.Brazillian forward, Ricardo Santos replaced Otake. Fagiano men made efforts to finalize the game, however, the match ended in a tie.