Match Review 15th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on May 18 and June 27

Okayama 0 Tokyo Verdy 1

The total attendance:6,709 

This sec was disrupted at the 62th minute due to the thunder storm on May 18th and the rest of the game took place on June 27th. It was very unusual in J League's history.


During the match, both teams struggled to perform well because of the heavy rainy. In the 2nd minute, an experienced playmaker, Ueda's corner was blocked by the rival. Eight minutes later, a veteran striker, Akamine's header was denied by Tokyo's goal keeper. In the 14th minute, he showed another header, but it was off target. Six minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 30th minute, an experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi's free kick was cleared by the opponent. Five minutes later, a goal keeper, Kanayama, who made a debut for Okayama this sec,showed a brilliant saving. Right before the break, Sueyoshi failed to equalize the game with his mid-range shot.


Three minutes after the interval, an attacker, Nakama tried to smash the net, crossed by Sueyoshi. In the 52nd minute, Nakama was not able to make an equalizer. Later, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward. Ten minutes later, the game was temporary stopped due to the thunder. Afterwards, it was disrupted. On June 27th, the match restarted from the 62nd minute. In the 65th minute, a poacher, Saito nearly found the net. Two minutes later, his another shot was off target. Afterwards, head coach, Nagasawa sent three attacking players such Otake, Ricardo Santos and Takeda to change the game. However, Fagiano were not able to obtain any points.