Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on November 17

On April 14, after the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have possession. In the 9th minute, they conceded an opening goal by Omiya's ace attacker, Omae. Two minutes later, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a superb saving. An experienced playmaker, Ueda tried to equalize the game, but his free kick was denied by the opponent's keeper. After the break, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 52nd minute, Nakama got a foul close to Omiya's box. Ueda smashed the net with his beautful free kick. In the 77th minute, veteran forward, Akamine nearly finalized the match. The match ended in a tie.


Former Fagiano attacker, Sakai is one of the key players. He has been constantly present this season. He has scored three goals with 35 appearances. The rival still have the chance for the playoffs so that they are expected to be highly motivated.


At the last sec, Omiya met Montedio Yamagata in their home stadium. During the match, Omiya mainly took the initiative of the match, scoring two goals. Even though they conceded one goal during the added time of the second half, they successfully boosted their hopes of advancing for the playoffs.