Match Review 33rd Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at City Light Stadium on September 15

Okayama 2 Kyoto Sanga 2

The total attendance:13,851

This sec, a young centre back, Kubo started the game for the first time in his carrer. An experinced　playmaker, Ueda was back in the starting line-up. Two powerful strikers, JEONG Chung-Geun and Ricardo Santos stood by as a substitute.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, a forward, Saito pushed forward and made a cross. Even though it was blocked by the Sanga's defender, a corner was given to Okayama. Right after that, Korean chance-taker, Lee Yong-Jae smashed the net with his superb header, assisted by Ueda. In the 16th minute, Ueda failed to add a second with his mid-range shot. Five minutes later, the match was equalized by the rival. In the 37th minute, Saito tried to provide a cross, but noboby was in the box. Later, Kyoto had more possession.


Three minutes after the interval, Saito missed the chance for a second. Right after that, a wingger, Mukuhara's attempet was denied by the opponent. In the 54th minute, a young striker, Nakama found the net with a fantastic goal. In the 57th minute, Saito nearly added a third. In the 65th minute, JEONG Chung-Geun came off the bench. In the 73rd minute, Mukuhara's was blocked by Kyoto's goal keeper. Three minutes later, his attempt was off target. In the 87th minute, Nakama was replaced by Ricardo Santos. In the 88th minute, Ueda was not able to grasp the chance for a clincher. Afterward, the game was shockingly equalized by the rival.