Match Review 35th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on September 29

Okayama 1 Albirex Niigata 2

The total attendance:6,170

This sec, an experienced attacker,Saito was back as a starting line-up. Young defenders, Kubo and Shimoguchi started the game. A veteran forward, Akamine stood by as a substitute.


Three minutes after the kickoff, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 9th minute, a captain, Kiyama tried to made an equalizer with his header, crossed by a wingger, Mimura. Five minutes later, a playmaker, Ueda almost found the net with his free header. In the 18th minute, an attacker, Nakama tried to smash the net from Ueda's free kick. Seven minutes later, Saito's attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 37th minute, Ueda's free kick was cleared by Niigata. In the 44th minute, Mimura tried to enter the box, but it failed.


Six minutes after the break, Nakama's cross was blocked by Niigata. In the 59th minute, Ueda's free kick was blocked by Niigata's goal keeper. Four minutes later, Akamine and Korean forward, JEONG Chung-Geun were sent onto the pitch. In the 69th minute, Ueda tried to equalize the game. Six minutes later, Nakama stroke an excellent equalizer. Six minutes later, a striker, Ito came off the bench. In the 83rd minute, Nakama's shot was off target. Before the end of the match, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher and were defeated.