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

Okayama 0  Mito Hollyhock 1

The total attendance: 8,300

This sec, an experienced centre back, Masuda was back as a starter. Head coach, Nagasawa placed the same attackers such as Saito, Nakama and Otake as the last sec in the starting line-up. Mito's key player, Ito started the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward, trying to take the initiative of the game. In the 11th minute, Nakama entered the box and made an attempt, but it was blocked by Mito's goal keeper. One minute later, a playmaker, Sueyoshi failed to smash the net. In the 23rd minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 33rd minute, Saito'cross was not accurate. Three minutes later, defender, Goto was replaced by a young centre back, Shimoguchi due to an injury. In the 38th minute, Sueyoshi's corner was cleared. Later, the home club were not able to open the score.


Eight minutes after the break, an experienced playmaker, Sekido blazed a shot, but it was off target. Four minutes later, Otake was not able to grasp another chance. In the 67th minute, Sekido failed to find the net, provided by Saito. Two minutes later, a wingger, Mimura's shot was denied by the opponent. One minute later, a captain, Kiyama almost made an opener. One minute later, Korean striker,JEONG Chung-Geun came off the bench to change the game. However, seven minutes later, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 82nd minute, veteran playmaker, Ueda came in. Right before the end, Saito missed the chance for an equalizer. As a result, Okayama lost to Mito.