Match Preview 37th Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on October 13

On April 21, after the kickoff, Akamine kept trying to push forward as a target man. In the 10th minute, he stroke a mid-range shot, but it was off target. In the 21st minute, a rookie defender, Abe almost found the net. Four minutes after the break, Akamine's attempt in the box was off target. In the 78th minute, Brazilian forward, Ricardo Santos came off the bench to change the game. During the added time, Santos tried to make a chance for a clincher, however, the game ended in a scoreless draw.


Former Fagiano defender, Takeda has been constantly present this term. Before this season, He left for Gifu. He knows well about his former club so that Okayama are required to play in a fresh tactics. 


At the 36th sec, Gifu tried to take the initiative against Renofa Yamaguchi, however, they conceded an opener with their own goal. Later, they were not able to　change the game. Even though Gife scored one goal, they conceded three goals and lost to Yamaguchi.