Match Review 8th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on April 7

Okayama 3 Albirex Niigata 3

The total attendance:6,545 

This sec, an experienced defender, Kiyama was back in the starting line-up. Brazilian striker, LEO MINEIRO also started the game for the first time in five matches.  Niigata's key player, Leonardo was not listed for today's
member.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to the home club. A playmaker, Ueda's penalty was stopped by Niigata's goal keeper, Otani, but young attacker, Nakama smashed the net. In the 9th minute, Nakama tried to add a second, provided by LEO MINEIRO. In the 18th minute, Nakama was not able to grasp another chance. Four minutes later, Ueda's free kick was cleared by the rival. In the 28th minute, veteran defender, Tanaka's header was saved by Otani. In the 40th minute, Nakama failed to create a chance. The first period ended in a tie.


Right after the interval, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae blazed fantastic goal, crossed by a new signing, Hiroki. One minute later, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. The Korean ace foward doubled the club's lead with his fine strike. In the 59th minute, Nakama failed to add a third. Three minutes later, Kanayama showed another fine saving. LEO MINEIRO was replaced by a chance-taker, Saito to secure their victory. However, afterwards, Okayama suffered from Niigata's massive attacks. In the 73rd minute, the home club conceded a goal. In the 85th minute, Hiroki almost found the net. During the added time, a defender, Masuda came off the bench to close the game, but right before the end, the match was shockingly equalized by the rival.