Match Review 38th Sec : VS FC Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on October 21

Okayama 1 FC Machida Zelvia 0

The total attendance:8,094 

This sec, a veteran striker, Akamine was back in the starting line-up. A young midfield player, Takeda started the game. The club were expected to stay on course for a top-six finish.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 4th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a amazing saving. Later, the home club were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 21st minute, a young attacker, Nakama's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Eight minutes later, Nakama was not able to open the score, crossed by a veteran defender, Sawaguchi. In the 34th minute, Takeda smashed the net with a super opening goal, assisted by Nakama. In the 43rd minute, Akamine tried to receive a ball close to Machida's box, but it was denied by Machida's defender.


Six minutes after the break, Nakama missed the chance to add a second. Later, the red-uniformed men agressively kept pushing forward. In the 53rd minute, a playmaker, Ueda's corner did not work out. In the 70th minute, Nakama was replaced by an experienced forward, Saito. Afterwards, Nagasawa's men struggled to push forward. In the 81st minute, Kanayama showed another excellent blocking. One minute later, Saito shot wide. In the 41st minute,Saito failed to provide a cross with Akamine. An experienced playmaker, Sueyoshi came off the bench. Later,
Okayama successfully kept a clean sheet and defeated the rival.