Match Review 21st Sec : VS Kagoshima United FC at City Light Stadium on July 7

Okayama 2 Kagoshima United FC 1

The total attendance:15,731 

This sec, head coach, Arima placed two fresh players such as Mukuhara and Kiyama. Kiyama started the game as a defensive midfielder for the first time this season. An experienced playmaker, Ueda was back on the reserve list. Former Fagiano wingger, Soichi TANAKA played as a starter.


After the kickoff, the home club aggressively pushed forward. In the 9th minute, an attacker, Nakama blazed the ball, but it was denied by Kagoshima's goal keeper, Ahn Joon-soo. Three minutes later, Mukuhara's shot hit the post. In the 30th minute, an experienced centre back, Tanaka headed off target. Korean ace attacker, Lee Yong-Jae almost smashed the net, but it was blocked by Ahn Joon-soo. In the 42nd minute, Mukuhara's cross was cleared by Soichi TANAKA. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Eight minutes after the interval, veteran forward, Akamine showed a good header, crossed by Mukuhara. One minute later, Akamine's another header was off target. In the 57th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opener. In the 66th minute, Akamine was replaced by young striker, Nakano. Three minutes later, the substitute's attempt was ballooned miles over the bar. In the 74th minute, Ueda came off the bench to change the game. Seven minutes later, Nakano missed the chance for an equalizer. In the 86th minute, Ueda stroke a beautiful free kick, making it a tie. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to Okayama and Nakano made a clincher. During the added time, another substitute, Fukumoto nearly added a third.