Match Review 3rd Sec : VS FC Gifu at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium on March 9

Okayama 1 FC Gifu 2

The total attendance:6,525

This sec, right back, Hiroki was back as a starter. Two powerful strikers, LEO MINEIRO and Lee Yong-Jae were expected to play as a chance-taker. Former Fagiano defender, Takeda was listed in the starting line-up.


After the kickoff, Fagiano struggled to take the initiative of the match because of the rival's high pressure.　In the 10th minute, LEO MINEIRO tried to make a cross to the box. Two minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae failed to provide a cross with young attacker, Nakama. In the 27th minute, Nakama almost smashed the net, provided by Lee Yong-Jae. Two minutes later, the visitors conceded an opener, triggered by their own mistake. In the 33rd minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a stunning saving. In the 41st minute, LEO MINEIRO almost made an equalizer. Two minutes later, he failed to provide a cross with his Korean partner.


After the break, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 53rd minute, Lee Yong-Jae stroke an excellent equalizer, assisted by playmaker, Ueda. Four minutes later, LEO MINEIRO missed the chance from their set-piece. Afterwards, his attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 60th minute, Nakama swerved a shot. In the 66th minute, Okayama conceded a clincher. Later, two experienced forwards, Saito and Akamine came off the bench. In the 80th minute, Akamine's header was blocked by Gifu's goal keeper. In the 84th minute, playmaker, Sekido replaced Lee Yong-Jae to change the game, however, Okayama failed to obtain points.