Match Review 4th Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at City Light Stadium on March 17

Okayama 2 Avispa Fukuoka 1

The total attendance:7,677

This sec, experienced players, Sekido and Saito started the game for the first time. Wingger, Mukuhara was back in the reserve list from an injury list. Former Fagiano defender, Shinohara played as a starter.


In the 5th minute, Sekido stroke a mid-range shot. Four minutes later, an attacker, Nakama missed the chance to open the score, crossed by Saito. In the 15th minute, an experienced playmaker, Ueda made an opener with a beautiful free kick. Afterwards, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae tried to be the target for his teammates. In the 24th minute, Ueda's another free kick was denied by Fukuoka's goal keeper. In the 30th minute, Lee headed off target. In the 35th minute, Nakama was tackled by the opponent in the box, it was judged as no foul. The red-uniformed men kept a clean sheet during the first half.


Eight minutes after the break, the match was equalized by the rival. Four minutes later, Ueda's free kick was cleared by Fukuoka. In the 60th minute, his another free kick did not work well. In the 65th minute,Nakama made an excellent clincher. Nine minutes later, a young attacker, Takeda came in. In the 77th minute, Lee  Yong-Jae failed to add a third. In the 79th minute, Mukuhara came off the bench. Afterwards, Okayama's defenders made efforts for their victory. During the added time, Nakama blazed a mid-range shot. As a result, the home club successfully defeated Fukuoka.