Match Review 14th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at City Light Stadium on May 19

Okayama 1 FC Ryukyu 0

The total attendance:7,196

This sec, head coach, Arima placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A young striker, Fukumoto started the game. He was expected to play as a chance-taker. The rival's ace forward, Suzuki played as as starter.


Two minutes after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. Right after that, he made another good saving. In the 10th minute, Okayama almost conceded an opening goal. In the 17th minute, a young attacker, Nakama entered the box, but he was not able to blaze the ball. Later, Fukumoto aggressively kept pressing the opponent. In the 32nd minute, playmaker, Sekido shot off target. Later, the home club struggled to create chances. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Right after the break, a young attacker, Kubota almost smashed the net, provided by Nakama. In the 52nd minute, penalty was given to the red-uniformed men. Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae brought an advantage to his club. In the 62nd minute, Fukumoto got closer to the box, but he failed to create chance. In the 76th minute, he was replaced by a new signing, Nakano. Four minutes later, Kubota's corner was cleared by the rival. In the 87th minute, an experienced defender, Kiyama came off the bench to secure their victory. One minute later, Lee Yong-Jae nearly added a second. As a result, Okayama successfully brought a win to their supporters.