Match Review 4th Sec : VS Giravanz Kitakyushu at City Light Stadium on July 10

Okayama 0  Giravanz Kitakyushu 2

The total attendance:2,294

This sec, an experienced centre back, Tanaka missed the match because of the suspension. Instead, a veteran defender, Goto started the game for the first time this term. Left back, Tokumoto was back as a starter.


During the match, the home club struggled to take the control. In the 21st minute, Shimizu tried to open the score. Eight minutes later, Uejo's attempt was denied by the rival's goal keeper. In the 35th minute, Ueda's free kick was saved by the keeper again. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. 


After the break, the game remained the same. In the 48th minute, Lee Yong-Jae nearly found the net. In the 61st minute, Arima's men conceded an opener. two minutes later, the red-uniformed men conceded a second.  In the 77th minute, head coach, Arima sent two attackers such as Yamamoto and Sekido to change the game but as a result, they dropped points.