Match Review 11th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on April 28

Okayama 1 Tokyo Verdy 1

The total attendance:9,339

This sec, Brazilian poacher, LEO MINEIRO was back as a starter. He was expected to finalize the game. Young striker, Fukumoto stood by as a substitute. A goal keeper, Ichimori is becoming a firm fixture in the starting line-up.


During the first half, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the game. Eight minutes after the kickoff,  a free kick was given to Okayama. LEO MINEIRO was not able to grasp the chance to open the score. Seven minutes later, Korean forward, Lee Yong-Jae headed off target. In the 19th minute, thehome team's corner was cleared by the visitors. In the 31st minute, Lee Yong-Jae missed another chance. In the 38th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, Arima's men still struggled to change the game.


One minute after the break, a striker, Nakama tried to equalize the match. In the 51st minute, a young attacker, Kubota's free kick was denied by the rival. In the 58th minute, his another free kick was cleared by Kofu. In the 64th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. Two minutes later, Fukumoto came off the bench to change the game. In the 69th minute, Lee Yong-Jae almost smashed the net. In the 75th minute, he stroke a fantastic equalizer. During the add time, the Korean goal-scoring machine failed to create the chance for the clincher. The match ended in a tie.