Match Review 33rd Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium on September 21

Okayama 1 Avispa Fukuoka 1

The total attendance:4,097 

A young attacker, Nakano was listed in starting line-up. Two strikers, LEO MINEIRO and Fukumoto were back on the reserve list. Former Fagiano defender, Shinohara started the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 11th minute, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae missed the chance. In the 20th minute, a young striker, Nakano entered the box, provided by Lee Yong-Jae. In the 27th minute, playmaker, Ueda's cross did not work out. In the 33rd minute, a free kick was given to the visitors. A midfielder, Sekido blazed a mid-range shot, crossed by Ueda. In the 40th minute, an attacker, Nakama almost smashed the net. Five minutes later, Nakano brought a lead to his club with an excellent opener.


Six minutes after the interval, Ueda missed a glorious chance to extend their lead. In the 55th minute, Nakama's header was denied by the opponent. In the 68th minute, Ueda stroke a mid-range shot, but it was off target. Eight minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae failed to provide a through pass with Nakano in the box. Nakano was replaced by a midfielder, Takeda. In the 86th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer. In the 90th minute, Lee Yong-Jae entered the box and tried to make a clincher, but it was blocked by the rival. During the stoppage time, Fukumoto came off the bench to conclude the match, however, the score remained the same. The game ended in a
tie.