Match Review 38th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on October 27

Okayama 1 Tochigi SC 0

The total attendance:7,163  

This sec, two forwards, Lee Yong-Jae and Akamine started the game. An experienced centre back, Masuda was listed in the starting line-up for the first time this season. An attacker, Yamamoto was back on the reserve list from an injury list.


In the 9th minute, a free kick was given to the home club. Masuda smashed the net with a fantastic header, assisted by playmaker, Ueda. Six minutes later, Akamine tried to add a second. In the 20th minute, Nakama missed the chance to double their lead. Eight minutes later, he entered the box and made a cross, but it was blocked by Tochigi's goalkeeper. In the 31st minute, Ueda's set piece was cleared by the rival. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to create chances.


Eight minutes after the break, Nakama nearly found the net. One minute later, Masuda headed off target, crossed by Ueda. In the 66th minute, left back, Hiroki blocked Tochigi's attempt, saving his club. In the 77th minute, Akamine missed to provide a pass with his team mates close to the box. In the 80th minute, Lee Yong-Jae's cross was denied by the opponent. During the added time, head coach, Arima sent three substitutes such as Yamamoto, Mukuhara and Takeda to secure their victory. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.