Match Review 3rd Sec : VS Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium on July 5

Okayama 1  Jubio Iwata 1

The total attendance: No crowd 

This sec, an experienced right back, Mukuhara started the game for the first time this season. Rookie defender, Noguchi stood by as a substitute. Okayama never beat the rival in their history.


During the match, Arima's men struggled to dominate the game. However, in the 13rd minute, Mukuhara made a cross to an attacker, Shimizu, waiting close to the opponent's box. He smashed the net with a superb opener. In the 21st minute, Ueda's corner was cleared by Iwata. In the 40th minute, an ace forward, Lee Yong-Jae almost added a second.


After the interval, the game remained the same. In the 50th minute, Popp William showed a fine saving. Two minutes later, Shimuzu was replaced by Sekido. Eight minutes later, Popp William made another amazing saving. However, in the 70th minute, the game was equalized by the former division 1 club. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to create chances while their defenders showed a valid defense and barely made it tie.