Match Review 23rd Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga at City Light Stadium on July 16

Okayama 0 Matsumoto Yamaga 0 

The total attendance:7,780 

This sec, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa didn't appear due to his suspension. Instead, an experienced　playmaker, Sueyoshi started the game. While, former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara was listed on the starting line-up.


Nine minutes after the kickoff, former Matsumoto defender, Goto took a header, crossed by an attacker, Ito. In the 16th minute, Ito almost found the net, provided by a striker, Nakama. Five minutes later, a goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fantstic blocking. In the 27th minute, Ito was not able to grasp another chance. Six minutes later, Nakama tried to keep a ball close to the opponent's goal. In the 36th minute, he entered the box but he was blocked by Matsumoto's defender. Four minutes later, he nearly smashed the net. Right after that, a playmaker, Ueda's attempt was slightly over the bar. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Nakama almost made an opener. In the 59th minute, an attacker, Mukuhara stroke a shot, but it was blocked by Matsumoto's goal keeper. In the 64th minute, Sueyoshi missed the chance to open the score with his free kick. Two minutes later, a veteran forward, Akamine came off the bench. Afterwards, Sueyoshi was replaced by a midfielder, Sekido. In the 80th minutes, an experinced forward, Saito made an attempt, but it was blocked by the visitors. During the added time, Ueda's corner did not work well. As a result, the home team obtained only one point.