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

Okayama 1 FC Gifu 2

The total attendance:5,401

This sec, an experienced centre back, Hamada was back in the starting line-up. Korean striker, JEONG Chung-Geun started the game for the first time in 10 matches. Former Fagiano centre back, Takeda appeared as a starter.


During the match, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 10th minute, the Korean attacker tried to make an attempt. Two minutes later, a young forward, Nakama's shot was over the bar. In the 20th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors. An experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi missed the chance to open the score. In the 32nd minute, JEONG failed to provide a pass with his teammates. A minute later, his shot was denied by Gifu's goal keeper. In the 42nd minute, a forward, Saito failed to make an opener. Two minutes later, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a superb saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Six minutes after the break, a young midfielder, Tsukagawa's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Six minutes later, Saito stroke an excellent opening goal, bringing forces to his club. In the 62nd minute, Kanayama made another fantastic saving. Four minutes later, JEONG was replaced by a veteran, Akamine. In the 78th minute, the game was equalized right after Sekido was sent onto the pitch. In the 80the minute, a rookie forward, Fukumoto came off the bench. However, in the 87th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher. At the end of the match, Tsukagawa missed the chance to equal the game.