Match Review 17th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at Transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki on June 8

Okayama 3 V・Varen Nagasaki 2 

The total attendance:6,547

This sec, veteran striker, Akamine was back in the starting line-up for the first time since the opening match. Two young attackers, Fukumoto and Nakano were listed on the reserve list. Former Fagiano playmaker, Otake started the game.


Three minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to Okayama. A playmaker, Sekido tried to open the score, but it was denied by the opponent's goal keeper, Tomisawa. In the 16t minute, Akamine missed the chance for an opener. One minute later, an attacker, Nakama almost smashed the net. In the 20th minute, Akamine blazed the shot, but it was blocked by Tomisawa. In the 23rd mintue, an experienced defender, Mukuhara failed to provide a pass with Akamine. In the 39th minute, Akamine tried to make a through pass with Lee Yong-Jae. Four minutes later, Nakama stroke a brilliant opening goal.


Nine minutes after the interval, Nakama added a second with an excellent header, assisted by Mukuhara. In the 68th minute, Nakama entered the box and tried to provide a cross. In the 77th minute, Lee Yong-Jae made a fantastic clincher, crossed by Akamine. Two minutes later, the red-uniformed men conceded a goal. Afterwards, a head coach, Arima sent Fukumoto and Nakano onto the pitch. Later, Arima's men barely obtained three points even through Okayama conceded a goal before the end of the game.