Match Preview 25th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND Soft Stadium on July 25

In the 6th minute, an attacker, Nakama entered the box and tried to smash the net, but it was denied by Kushibiki. In the 14th minute, a young mid fielder, Takeda fired a superb mid-range shot, making a lead. Before the break, the game was equalized by the rival with a penalty. Five minutes after the interval, Nagasawa's men conceded a goal. Afterwards, Hamada made an excellent equalizer with his header. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


Needless to say, the rival's key player is an ace forward, Sakano. He has been constantly present this season and he has scored six goals so far. Okayama defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Yamagata faced former division 1 club, Albirex Niigata. During the first period, Yamagata showed good performances and scored an opening goal. After the break, the game changed. Before the end of the match, Yamagata conceded two goals and lost to Niigata.