Match Review 18th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Yamaguchi Ishin Park Stadium on June 9

Okayama 0 Renofa Yamaguchi 1

The total attendance:7,902

This sec, the first choice goal keeper, Ichimori was back in the starting line-up. An attacker, Mimura started the game. Brazilian forward, Ricardo Santos was listed on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have possession. In the 7th minute, a striker, Nakama entered the box, provided by a veteran, Akamine and almost found the net. Two minutes later, former Renofa keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. In the 10th minute, Akamine was not able to grasp a chance. In the 25th minute, a defender, Masuda took a header, crossed by a playmaker, Ueda. Eight minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal.Afterwards, they aggressively kept attacking but they were not able to equalize the match.


An experienced attacker, Saito was sent onto the pitch at beginning of the second half. In the 49th minute, Saito's header was blocked by the opponent. In the 66th minute, Nakama's attempt was off target. Seven minutes later, Ueda's set-piece did not work well. In the 77th minute, Nakama stroke a mid-range shot. Two minutes later, an attacker, Ito came off the bench. In the 85th minute, Ueda failed to provide a cross with his team mates. Right after that, he was replaced by Ricardo Santos to the game. Two minutes later, the Brazilian target man failed to make an equalizer with his header. As a result, Okayama were disappointedly defeated by the rival.