Match Review 32nd Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on September 9

Okayama 0 JEF United Chiba 2 

The total attendance:5,470

This sec, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae was back in the starting-line up from an injury list for the first time in almost five months. Two experienced attackers, Saito and Ito were expected to play as a chance maker.


During the match, it was raining so that the pitch was so slippy. Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal by Chiba's target man, Ibusuki. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to Nagasawa 's men. However, Saito failed to equalize the game. Later, the red-uniformed men struggled to have a possession. In the 33rd minute, Ito's free kick did not work well. Two minutes later, the Korean striker tried to push forward to change the game, but he was stopped by Chiba's defender. In the 44th minute, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to grasp another chance. Afterwards, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a superb blocking.


Right after the kickoff, Okayama had several set-pieces, but all were cleared by the rival. In the 55th minute, Kanayama made another fine saving. Two minutes later, a penalty was given to Chiba because of centre back, Masuda's hand ball. Fagiano conceded a second. Three minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae's header was off target. In the 70th minute, Saito was replaced by another Korean attacker, JEONG Chung-Geun. Five minutes later, he made an attempt, but it was blocked. Brazilian target man, Ricardo Santos came off the bench. In the 88th minute, the Brazilian forward was not able to strike a shot on target. As a result, the home club were disappointedly defeated.