Match Review 10th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on August 8

Okayama 3 Mito Hollyhock 1

The total attendance:1,869

This sec, Korean ace attacker, Lee Yong-Jae was back as a starter. Former Mito player, Shimizu and Shirai started the game. Veteran, Akamine stood by as a substitute.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to control the game. In the 16th minute, goal keeper, Popp William made a fine saving. In the 29th minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 43rd minute, Shimizu almost stroke an equalizer, crossed by Shirai.Afterwards, Uejo failed to make an attempt on target. 


Three minutes later, a penalty was given to Okayama. Ueda equalized the game. Five minutes later, Uejo　turned it around with his excellent strike. In the 67th minute, he added a third with another superb finish. Three minutes later, he was replaced by a rookie, Noguchi. In the 82nd minute, Akamine came off the bench to secure their victory. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully defeated the rival.