Match Preview 24th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on July 21

At the 7th sec, four minutes after the kickoff, an experienced striker, Saito tried to open the score with his header, crossed by a playmaker, Sueyoshi. In the 21st minute, a penalty was given to the rival due to a defender, Hamada's foul. Ehime's ace forward, Kawahara made an opener. Afterwards, Okayama made efforts to equalize the game, but, as a result, Okayama were defeated for the first time this term.


During the first period of the season, the rival club removed their head coach, Mase from his post and made a deal with new head coach, Kawai. He is the youngest head coach of J League.


At the last sec, Ehime FC faced Tokushima Vortis at Shikoku derby. During the match, Ehime struggled to have possession, but their defenders made efforts to keep a clean sheet. Before the end of the game, Ehime made a clincher, obtaining three points.