Match Review 16th Sec : VS Ehime FC at City Light Stadium on June 1

Okayama 1 Ehime FC 0

The total attendance:10,011 

This sec, an experienced centre back, Hamada and a new signing, Nakano were listed for the first time this term. A veteran forward, Akamine was back on the bench. Former Fagiano man, Fujimoto and Tamabayashi started the game.


One minute after the kickoff, an attacker, Okamoto blazed the ball, but it was saved by Ehime's goal keeper, Okamoto. Right after that, a free kick was given to the host club, but it was blocked by the opponent. In the 12th minute, Nakama failed to provide a through pass. In the 26th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 35th minute, a side back, Mukuhara failed to provide a pass with Korean forward, Lee Yong-Jae. In the 39th minute, Nakano smashed the net with a fantastic opener. Four minutes later, Ichimori made another
great saving.


Two minutes after the break, Nakano tried to add a second, but it was saved by Okamoto. In the 52nd minute, Nakama almost added a second. In the 59th minute, Lee Yong-Jae failed to double the advantage. Three minutes later, Nakama was not able to grasp anther chance. In the 75th minute, Nakano headed off target, crossed by Kubota. One minute later, Nakano was replaced by a young striker, Fukumoto. In the 82nd minute, Fukumoto failed to finalize the game. Afterwards, Arima sent Shimoguchi and Akamine onto the pitch. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully obtained three points at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY.