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

Okayama 0 Omiya Ardija 1

The total attendance:8,861

This sec, head coach, Nagasawa placed two Korean strikers, Lee Yong-Jae and JEONG Chung-Geun in the starting line-up. An experienced attacker, Otake started the game. While, former Fagiano player, Sakai played as a starter.


After the kickoff, Okayama tried to take the initiative of the match. In the 5th minute, a young attacker, Nakama missed the chance to open the score. JEONG Chung-Geun tried to create a chance, provided by Otake, but it was offside. In the 19th minute, a young defender, Shimoguchi's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. In the 30th minute, Nakama tried to smash the net, but it was denied by Omiya's goal keeper, Shiota. Three minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae failed to make a cross. In the 40th minute, Otake almost found the net. Right after that, his cross was cleared by the opponent. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.



During the second half, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 47th minute, a playmaker, Ueda's corner was stopped by Shiota. Five minutes later, the rival's midfielder, Shimada was sent off. In the 55th minute, Lee Yong-Jae tried to get closer to the Omiya's box, but it was offside. Eight minutes later, Sawaguchi came in. Four minutes later, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. In the 72nd minute, Nagasawa sent two strikers, Saito and Akamine to equalize the match. Five minutes later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa shot side. In the 86th minute, an experienced centre back headed off. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to make it tie. This season, Okayama finished in the 15th position with 53 points this season.