Match Preview 30th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on August 26

On May 13, Nagasawa's men revealed the lack of ability to score. In the 23rd minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 36th minute, Mito added a second. Two minutes later, shockingly, the rival added a third. Two minutes after the interval, an attacker, Mimura almost smashed the net, but it was denied by Homma. The head coach sent two strikers, Akamine and Saito onto the pitch to change the game, however, it didn't work well.


A young attacker, Ito is one of the key players in Mito. He joined the rival on a loan from the powerful club in the division 1, Urawa Reds. He played for Sakuyo high school in Okayama. He has scored eight goals so far and two of these were the ones against Fagiano on May 13.


At the last sec, Mito met JEF united Chiba. During the match, Mito struggled to have possession, while their defenders showed strong efforts. At the end of the match, Ito stroke an excellent clincher, defeating the
rival.